USPS ® tools can also help you with customs forms (including new requirements for more-detailed descriptions of contents in packages sent to countries that follow European Union (EU) customs rules).
ALERT: USPS can no longer accept or deliver international mail to several countries due to service impacts. See all countries with temporary service and guaranteed-delivery suspensions. Read More
Compare USPS mail services by starting retail prices, shipping time, and more. Most services automatically include USPS Tracking ® , and you can add insurance and extra services.
Fast delivery for your most important mail and packages.
You're sending urgent items that must arrive in a few days. You need date-certain delivery with a money-back guarantee. 1
1-3 business days 2 (1 business day to many destinations in Canada)
Included to all destinations
Up to $100 insurance included 3 . Purchase additional up to $2,499.
You're sending important items that need to arrive in under a week. You can get money-back guaranteed date-certain delivery for some locations. 4
3-5 business days 5
Flat Rate Envelope: 4 lbs
Mailing Box (Priced by Weight): 70 lbs
Up to $100 (nonnegotiable documents).
Up to $200 (merchandise depending on contents).
Purchase additional up to $5,000. 7
Value-priced shipping with options for Flat Rate pricing or pricing by weight.
You have a package that weighs over 4 lbs.
6–10 business days 5
Flat Rate Envelope: 4 lbs
Flat Rate Box: 20 lbs
Priced by Weight: 70 lbs
Up to $100 (nonnegotiable documents).
Up to $200 (merchandise depending on contents).
Purchase additional up to $5,000. 9
You have a package (or large envelope over 1 lb) that contains items worth less than $400 and that weighs less than 4 lbs.
Varies by destination
Up to 4 lbs (64 oz)
E-USPS DELCON INTL ® service to select destinations only
Large envelopes (flats) of only documents or a large sack (up to 66 lbs) of books or other printed material.
You have an envelope of documents that weighs under 1 lb. (15.994 oz).
Varies by destination
Up to 1 lb (15.994 oz), documents only
You're an international student in the U.S. and need to send lots of books home.
Varies by destination
Up to 66 lbs (printed material only)
Global Express Guaranteed (GXG) service delivers international shipments in 1 to 3 business days 2 , including next-day delivery to many locations in Canada. GXG offers competitive shipping prices and date-certain delivery with a money-back guarantee 1 to about 180 countries. International transportation and delivery provided by FedEx Express. Prices start at $74.95. 11
Priority Mail Express International provides fast, reliable, and affordable international delivery to about 180 countries. An optional date-certain service delivery with a money-back guarantee is available to a few destinations. See International Mail Manual section 221.2 for additional details. Get free shipping supplies, including Flat Rate Envelopes for sending items up to 4 lbs. Postage prices start at $59.50. 10
USPS provides reliable and affordable international delivery to about 180 countries through Priority Mail International. Most Priority Mail International shipments include tracking and insurance: up to $100 for nonnegotiable documents and up to $200 for merchandise. You can send up to 4 lbs using Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes and Small Flat Rate Boxes, and up to 20 lbs. using Medium and Large Flat Rate Boxes. (See all Priority Mail International Flat Rate Products.) Postage prices start at $30.90. 12
First-Class Package International Service (FCPIS) is an economical way to send lightweight packages to about 180 countries. Packages can weigh up to 4 lbs (64 oz) and contain goods up to $400 in value. Other restrictions may apply based on the destination country. First-Class Package International Service includes Electronic USPS Delivery Confirmation ® International (E-USPS DELCON INTL ® ) when you ship online to select countries, although certain limitations may apply. Prices start at $17.00.
First-Class Mail International is our most affordable option for sending postcards, letters, and flats (large envelopes) to about 180 countries.
Using Airmail M-Bags is an affordable way to send large amounts of printed material to a single recipient internationally. You can send newspapers, magazines, journals, books, sheet music, catalogs, directories, commercial advertising, and promotional matter. Delivery varies by destination. Postage prices start at $57.97 at a Post Office.
Airmail M-Bags must include a customs form.
There are specific regulations and standards for mailing restricted, prohibited, and hazardous materials, including cigarettes and smokeless tobacco.
Learn more about what items you may and may not mail outside the U.S. the U.S.
You'll pay domestic prices for packages shipped to a Military Post Office (APO/FPO/DPO), but these destinations require a customs forms and have specific restrictions.
Learn more about how to prepare shipments for military loved ones overseas.
Submit a refund request for failure of service within 30 days of the mailing date. For refunds for date-certain service, call 1-800-222-1811.
Find out how to apply and what documents you need to submit for a Priority Mail Express International refund.
USPS offers affordable services so businesses can expand their network and compete in ever-growing global markets.
Access USPS tools and resources available to businesses that send and receive international shipments.
Compare USPS mail services by starting retail and commercial prices, shipping time, and more. Most services automatically include USPS Tracking ® , and you can add insurance and extra services.
At Post Office & Online
Included: USPS Tracking
At Post Office & Online
$100 included (documents); $200 included (merchandise) 10
Included: USPS Tracking
Available: Return Receipt 11
Available: USPS Tracking, Registered Mail ® , Return Receipt 13 , Certificate of Mailing (for unregistered mail)
First-Class Package International Service ®
At Post Office & Online
Available: USPS Tracking, Registered Mail, Return Receipt 13 , Certificate of Mailing (for unregistered mail)
Available: USPS Tracking
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Unless noted otherwise on International Service Alerts, service suspensions to a particular country do not affect delivery of military and diplomatic mail.
As of March 23, 2020, USPS has temporarily suspended the guarantee on Priority Mail Express International service items destined for the following European countries:
Also, since Monday, Feb. 10, 2020, we temporarily suspended the guarantee on Priority Mail Express International items destined for China and Hong Kong. These suspensions will be in effect until further notice. We are taking all reasonable measures to minimize the impact to your shipping needs.
1. Exceptions apply. See Publication 141 for more information. Back ^ to legal disclaimer 1
2. For many major markets. Actual number of days may vary. See Publication 141: Global Express Guaranteed Service Guide for more detailed information. Back ^ to legal disclaimer 2
3. Some countries have lower limits. See Publication 141 for more information on insurance. Back ^ to legal disclaimer 3
4. You can receive date-certain service with a money-back guarantee to select locations. You must pay postage and mail your letter or package at a Post Office™ location. Browse Individual Country List. Back ^ to legal disclaimer 4
5. For many major markets. Actual number of days may vary based on origin, destination, and customs delays. Back ^ to legal disclaimer 5
6. Limitations may apply for certain destinations. Back ^ to legal disclaimer 6
7. Visit the International Mail Manual for Priority Mail Express International insurance details. Back ^ to legal disclaimer 7
8. Not available for Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Boxes. Back ^ to legal disclaimer 8
9. Visit the International Mail Manual for Priority Mail International insurance details. Back ^ to legal disclaimer 9
10. Priority Mail Express International pricing varies by country price group, either in packages charged by weight (Max. Weight 70 lbs) or Flat Rate Envelopes (Max. weight 4 lbs.) Back ^ to legal disclaimer 10
11. Prices for items mailed in USPS-produced GXG envelopes based on weight and country price group. For all other GXG items, prices based on dimensional weight or actual weight, whichever is greater, and country price group. Back ^ to legal disclaimer 11
12. Priority Mail International pricing varies by country price group, either in packages charged by weight (Max. Weight 70 lbs), Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Boxes (Max. weight 4 lbs.), or Medium and Large Flat Rate Boxes (Max. Weight 20 lbs.) Back ^ to legal disclaimer 12
