Tips for Sending Packages Internationally
It is not as hard as you might think to send a gift internationally. Millions of items crisscross the oceans everyday. The standards are relatively simple to follow to ensure your package arrives at it's destination on time. Think about the packing material you want to use inside the box.
How about we start with what you are sending.? Do some research and confirm that the present being shipped is allowed into the country. Doing this ahead of time eliminates the possibility that the package will be stopped at customs and confiscated. Most international mail delivery companies will know the rules and can advise you on this. Now you need to figure out how to protect the gift while it is being transported. Deciding on the proper container is the next step. The box you choose must be large enough for the item and the packing protection.
You can use any of several packing substances inside the box to protect the present. Some possibilities include inflated balloons, crumpled paper, and popped popcorn. If popcorn is the material you want to use, check to make sure that loose food is acceptable by the nation where the package is going. You can also find several environmentally friendly products to use.
Now that you have the present securely in the shipping box, it is time to close it up and seal it shut. It is important to keep the box from opening during the trip to it's final destination, so choose a strong, wide tape. It should be at least two inches wide and approved for shipping. It is not a good idea to use duct tape or regular office tape as duct tape may be rejected and the office tape will not hold safely. A long strip of tape should be placed along the line where the flaps meet. It is also advisable to put a few strips the other way crossing over the first strip of tape perpendicularly.
Do not forget the shipping label or else the present will never leave the courier facility. A handwritten label that is stuck on the box with regular clear tape will not be accepted. Labels affixed that way come off to easily. The best labels are printed on stickers and typed out in all caps. It is also a good idea to place a second address label inside the box before you close it. International Couriers will open boxes with no labels on them to try and find the shipping address.
With the gift ready to go, take it to your closest international courier services or call them to schedule pick-up. Ship the gift with enough time to get to your recipient. Always give more time during the holiday season.
How about we start with what you are sending.? Do some research and confirm that the present being shipped is allowed into the country. Doing this ahead of time eliminates the possibility that the package will be stopped at customs and confiscated. Most international mail delivery companies will know the rules and can advise you on this. Now you need to figure out how to protect the gift while it is being transported. Deciding on the proper container is the next step. The box you choose must be large enough for the item and the packing protection.
You can use any of several packing substances inside the box to protect the present. Some possibilities include inflated balloons, crumpled paper, and popped popcorn. If popcorn is the material you want to use, check to make sure that loose food is acceptable by the nation where the package is going. You can also find several environmentally friendly products to use.
Now that you have the present securely in the shipping box, it is time to close it up and seal it shut. It is important to keep the box from opening during the trip to it's final destination, so choose a strong, wide tape. It should be at least two inches wide and approved for shipping. It is not a good idea to use duct tape or regular office tape as duct tape may be rejected and the office tape will not hold safely. A long strip of tape should be placed along the line where the flaps meet. It is also advisable to put a few strips the other way crossing over the first strip of tape perpendicularly.
Do not forget the shipping label or else the present will never leave the courier facility. A handwritten label that is stuck on the box with regular clear tape will not be accepted. Labels affixed that way come off to easily. The best labels are printed on stickers and typed out in all caps. It is also a good idea to place a second address label inside the box before you close it. International Couriers will open boxes with no labels on them to try and find the shipping address.
With the gift ready to go, take it to your closest international courier services or call them to schedule pick-up. Ship the gift with enough time to get to your recipient. Always give more time during the holiday season.