International Product Fact Sheets

Fact Sheet: Global Express Guaranteed

Global Express Guaranteed (GXG) service is an interna­tional expedited delivery service provided through an alli­ance with FedEx. GXG provides reliable, high-speed, date-certain service with tracking and money-back delivery guarantee to more than 190 countries worldwide. GXG may be used for shipments that contain documents and general correspondence, and for shipments that contain non-documents or other merchandise for which duty may be assessed by the customs authority of the destination coun­try. (See IMM 213 for additional standards.)

Global Express Guaranteed Highlights

Global Express Guaranteed service, the Postal Service’s premium date-certain expedited international service with money-back delivery guarantee* offers the following (* some restrictions apply — see a retail associate for money-back guarantee details):

• Delivery by FedEx in 1–3 business days to more than 190 countries.
• Tracking.
• $100 insurance included.
• Additional insurance available at the mailer’s option.
• Lowest price among competitors — prices start at $28.50.
• Quick, Easy, Convenient™ online shipping:
• Customers can save time and ship from their home or office and receive a 10-percent discount when they pay for postage online.
• Customers can go to www.usps.com/international to do the following:
• Order free packaging supplies.
• Print shipping labels.
• Complete and print a PS Form 6182, Commercial Invoice.
• Request free Carrier Pickup™ service.
• Track shipments.

Customer Benefits

• Added value!
• $100 insurance provided at no extra charge.
• Guaranteed, money-back service.
• Free shipping supplies.
• Quick, Easy, Convenient! Customers can go to www.usps.com/international to do the following:
• Order free shipping supplies.
• Print shipping labels.
• Complete and print a PS Form 6182, Commercial Invoice.
• Request free Carrier Pickup service.
• Save money!
• A 10-percent discount is available to customers who purchase postage online via Click-N-Ship service or through authorized PC Postage^® vendors.

 

Fact Sheet: Express Mail International

Express Mail International service is an expedited mail service that can be used to send documents and merchan­dise to more than 190 countries worldwide. Express Mail International service includes a date-certain, money-back guarantee to select destinations (see IMM 220 and the Indi­vidual Country Listing for availability of this service). To all other destinations, Express Mail International shipments are not guaranteed and are not eligible for a postage refund if delivery is delayed.

Express Mail International Highlights

Express Mail International service, a reliable, high-speed mail service available to more than 190 countries, offers the following:

• Average delivery of 3–5 business days. (Average number of days may vary based upon origin and destination.)
• Tracking
• $100 insurance included.
• Additional insurance available at the mailer’s option.
• Lowest price among competitors — prices start at $22.
• Money-back service guarantee to Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, and the Republic of Korea (South Korea).
• Domestic Express Mail^® flat-rate envelopes can be used for international shipping:
• One price to Canada and Mexico — $22.
• One price to all other countries — $25.
• POS ONE and IMM Individual Country Listings show required customs forms.
• Express Mail International is Quick, Easy, Convenient:
• Customers can save time and ship from their home or office and receive an 8-percent discount when they pay for postage online.
• Customers can go to www.usps.com/international to do the following:
• Order free packaging supplies.
• Print shipping labels and customs forms all in one document (PS Form 2976-A-EMI).
• Request free Carrier Pickup service.
• Track shipments.

Note: Coins, jewelry, watches, and other valuables are prohibited in Express Mail International ship­ments. Always check country-specific prohibitions, restrictions, and observations in the IMM Individual Country Listing pages.

Customer Benefits

• Added Value!
• $100 of insurance provided at no extra charge.
• Money-back guarantee is available to Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, and the Republic of Korea (South Korea).
• Free shipping supplies — all domestic Express Mail packaging can be used for international shipping.
• Quick, Easy, Convenient! Customers can go to www.usps.com/international to do the following:
• Order free shipping supplies.
• Print shipping labels with appropriate customs forms in one document (PS Form 2976-EMI or PS Form 2976-A-EMI).
• Request free Carrier Pickup service.
• Save money!
• An 8-percent discount is available to customers who purchase postage online via Click-N-Ship service or through authorized PC Postage vendors.

 

Fact Sheet: Priority Mail International

Priority Mail International service is a reliable, cost-effective way to send documents and merchandise to more than 190 countries.

Priority Mail International Highlights

Priority Mail International service, a cost-effective and reliable way to send documents and merchandise to more than 190 countries, offers the following:

• Average business day delivery of 6–10 days. (Average number of days may vary based upon origin and destination.)
• Tracking to major destinations in Asia, Canada, and Europe.
• Tracking is not available for shipments in flat-rate envelopes.
• Limited indemnity coverage provided at no extra charge for flat-rate boxes and variable-weight articles.
• Insurance available at the mailer’s option.
• Check POS ONE or the IMM for country-specific availability.
• Use of domestic Priority Mail^® flat-rate envelopes for international shipping:
• One price to Canada and Mexico — $9.
• One price to all other countries — $11.
• Maximum weight of 4 pounds.
• Requires PS Form 2976, Customs Declaration CN 22 — Sender’s Declaration (green label).
• Registered mail service without insurance available.
• Check POS ONE or the IMM for country-specific availability.
• Use of domestic Priority Mail flat-rate boxes for inter­national shipping:
• One price to Canada and Mexico — $23.
• One price to all other countries — $37.
• 20-pound maximum weight.
• Requires PS Form 2976-A, Customs Declaration and Dispatch Note — CP 72.

Customer Benefits

• Added value!
• Limited indemnity coverage provided at no extra charge for flat-rate boxes and variable-weight items.
• Free shipping supplies — all domestic Priority Mail packaging can be used for international shipments.
• Quick, Easy, Convenient! Customers can go to www.usps.com/international to do the following:
• Order free shipping supplies.
• Print shipping labels with the appropriate customs form in one document (PS Form 2976–PMI or PS Form 2976-A-PMI).
• Request free Carrier Pickup service.
• Save money!
• A 5-percent discount is available to customers who purchase postage online at www.usps.com, via Click-N-Ship service, or through authorized PC Postage vendors.

Fact Sheet: First-Class Mail International

First-Class Mail International™ is a service that provides customers with a reliable and economical means of sending correspondence, documents, and lightweight merchandise weighing up to 4 pounds to more than 190 countries.

First-Class Mail International Highlights

• Service available worldwide for items weighing up to 4 pounds.
• Registered mail service available without insurance coverage.
• Delivery time varies by destination.
• No tracking.

Customer Benefits

• Save money!
• First-Class Mail International service provides an economical option for customers shipping light­weight items to foreign destinations with rates beginning at just $0.69.
• Peace of mind!
• Registered mail service is available for purchase with First-Class Mail International items for addi­tional security.
• The maximum indemnity amount is $43.73.
• Quick, Easy, Convenient!
• Customers can purchase postage for First-Class Mail International items online through authorized PC Postage vendors.