{"id":918,"date":"2015-05-14T11:23:42","date_gmt":"2015-05-14T18:23:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wou.edu\/mail\/?page_id=918"},"modified":"2021-11-19T10:29:27","modified_gmt":"2021-11-19T18:29:27","slug":"usps-international","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/mail\/home\/international-mail\/usps-international\/","title":{"rendered":"USPS International"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/mail\/files\/2015\/05\/usps-international.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/mail\/files\/2015\/05\/usps-international.jpg\" alt=\"usps international\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2116 aligncenter\" height=\"39\" width=\"302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/mail\/files\/2015\/05\/usps-international.jpg 302w, https:\/\/wou.edu\/mail\/files\/2015\/05\/usps-international-300x39.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/mail\/files\/2015\/05\/pr13_011.png\" alt=\"pr13_011\" class=\"wp-image-2118 alignright\" height=\"90\" width=\"90\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/mail\/files\/2015\/05\/pr13_011.png 316w, https:\/\/wou.edu\/mail\/files\/2015\/05\/pr13_011-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/wou.edu\/mail\/files\/2015\/05\/pr13_011-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 90px) 100vw, 90px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000\">The USPS offers multiple options for shipping mail internationally, each one meant to suit a specific purpose. Below I have detailed the\u00a0most commonly used shipping methods, and included prices where applicable.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/mail\/files\/2015\/05\/pr13_011.png\"><\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000\">Keep in mind that while International shipping can be just as simple as domestic shipping, proper steps must be taken to ensure that the whole process goes smoothly. For additional International shipping topics, check out<\/span> \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/mail\/home\/international-mail\/ups-international\/\">UPS International<\/a> <span style=\"color: #000000\">and<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/mail\/home\/international-mail\/fedex-international-2\/\">FedEx International<\/a>.\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/mail\/files\/2015\/05\/global.jpg\" alt=\"global\" class=\"wp-image-2117 alignleft\" height=\"99\" width=\"99\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/mail\/files\/2015\/05\/global.jpg 325w, https:\/\/wou.edu\/mail\/files\/2015\/05\/global-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wou.edu\/mail\/files\/2015\/05\/global-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 99px) 100vw, 99px\" \/><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>First-Class Mail International<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000\">Features<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Postage starts at <strong>$1.30<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Our most affordable international service<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Can be used for postcards, letters, and large envelopes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Eligible for flats up to 4 lbs and up to $400 in value<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Global Forever stamp available<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Delivery varies by destination<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000\">Pricing<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">The price for First-Class Mail International<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> varies based on destination. If a mail piece exceeds the maximum length, height, or thickness of one rate, it will be charged at the next higher rate. Large envelopes that exceed maximum dimensions will be charged package rates. Calculate expected shipping costs for international shipments using the USPS International Price Calculator by clicking <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/ircalc.usps.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000\">Restrictions<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">All postcards, envelopes, and flats must be rectangular. Additional size restrictions apply depending on the type of mail piece you\u2019re sending. Click here to see <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usps.com\/international\/preparing-international-shipments.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">weight and size restrictions<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Send anything up to 4 lbs and up to $400 in value.\u00a0Some countries have lower weight restrictions, click here to learn about <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/pe.usps.com\/text\/imm\/immctry.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">country-specific restrictions<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">There are restrictions for mailing restricted, prohibited, and hazardous materials, including cigarettes and smokeless tobacco.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usps.com\/ship\/shipping-restrictions.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">See all restrictions\u00a0here.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Priority Mail International\u2122<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Features<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Delivery in 6 to 10\u00a0business days<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Includes USPS Tracking<sup>\u2122<\/sup><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\">Insurance may be available<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Pricing is available for non-flat rate international shipping, but it depends upon weight and destination country.<br \/>\nContact Mail Services for a quote or with any questions!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Priority Mail International Flat Rate<sup>\u2122<\/sup> Products<\/h2>\n<table style=\"height: 1967px\" width=\"493\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000\">\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-535 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/wp\/balesa\/files\/2015\/05\/small-envelope-300x180.jpg\" alt=\"small envelope\" height=\"94\" width=\"156\" \/><\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Small Flat Rate Envelope<\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Postage Price: $30.95<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><u>Size<\/u>: 10\u201d x 6\u201d, slightly larger than a regular #10 envelope. You could probably fit a smaller greeting card in it as well<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><u>Weight limit<\/u>: <span> maximum 4lbs internationally, value cannot exceed $400<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-537 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/wp\/balesa\/files\/2015\/05\/flat-rate-envelope-300x229.jpg\" alt=\"flat rate envelope\" height=\"138\" width=\"181\" \/><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Flat Rate Envelope<\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Postage Price: $30.95<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><u>Size<\/u>: 12\u201d x 9.5\u201d, large enough for a regular size manila envelope<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><u>Weight limit<\/u>: <span> maximum 4lbs internationally, value cannot exceed $400<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000\">\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-532 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/wp\/balesa\/files\/2015\/05\/legal-size-envelope-300x190.jpg\" alt=\"legal size envelope\" height=\"136\" width=\"215\" \/><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Legal Size Flat Rate Envelope<\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Postage Price: $30.95<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><u>Size<\/u>: 15&#8243; x 9.5&#8243;, a good choice for all legal size documents<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><u>Weight limit<\/u>: <span> maximum 4lbs internationally, value cannot exceed $400<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000\">\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-529 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/wp\/balesa\/files\/2015\/05\/flat-rate-padded-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"flat rate padded\" height=\"177\" width=\"222\" \/><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Padded Flat Rate Envelope<\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Postage Price: $30.95<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><u>Size<\/u>: 12.5\u201d x 9.5\u201d, large enough for a regular size manila envelope<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><u>Weight limit<\/u>: <span> maximum 4lbs internationally, value cannot exceed $400<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000\">\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-536 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/wp\/balesa\/files\/2015\/05\/small-flat-rate-300x219.jpg\" alt=\"small flat rate\" height=\"122\" width=\"167\" \/><\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000\">Small Flat Rate Box<\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Postage Price: $31.95<br \/>\n<\/strong><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><u>Size<\/u>: 8.5&#8243; x 5.5&#8243; x 1.5&#8243;, approximately the same size as a VHS tape (for those of you who have seen those firsthand)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><u>Weight limit<\/u>: maximum 4lbs internationally, value cannot exceed $400<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000\">\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-533 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/wp\/balesa\/files\/2015\/05\/medium-flat-rate-2-300x173.jpg\" alt=\"medium flat rate 2\" height=\"114\" width=\"198\" \/><\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000\">Medium Flat Rate Box<\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Postage Price: $67.95<br \/>\n<\/strong><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><u>Size<\/u>: 11&#8243; x 8.5&#8243; x 5.5&#8243;, great for shipping care packages, books, whatever.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><u>Weight limit<\/u>: <span> maximum 20 lbs <span>internationally, value cannot exceed $400<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-534 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/wp\/balesa\/files\/2015\/05\/medium-flat-rate-300x262.jpg\" alt=\"medium flat rate\" height=\"177\" width=\"204\" \/><\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000\">Medium Flat Rate Box (2)<\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Postage Price: $67.95<br \/>\n<\/strong><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><u>Size<\/u>: 13.5&#8243; x 11.5&#8243; x 3&#8243;, good for shipping notebooks, books, t-shirts, chocolates, promises you don&#8217;t intend to keep&#8230;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><u>Weight limit<\/u>: maximum 20 lbs <span>internationally, value cannot exceed $400<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-531 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/wp\/balesa\/files\/2015\/05\/large-flat-rate-300x159.jpg\" alt=\"large flat rate\" height=\"108\" width=\"203\" \/><\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000\">Large Flat Rate Box<br \/>\n<\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Postage Price: $88.95<br \/>\n<\/strong><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><u>Size<\/u>: 12&#8243; x 12&#8243; x 5.5&#8243;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><u>Weight limit<\/u>:\u00a0<span>maximum 20 lbs <span>internationally, value cannot exceed $400<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Priority Mail Express <span>International<\/span><span>\u2122<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Features<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"list\">\n<li>Money-back guarantee to select destinations<\/li>\n<li>Delivery in 3 to 5 business days<\/li>\n<li>Includes USPS Tracking<sup>\u2122<\/sup><\/li>\n<li>Includes up to $100 of insurance for documents and $200 for merchandise for loss or damage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Pricing is available for non-flat rate international shipping, but it depends upon weight and destination country. Contact Mail Services for a quote or with any questions!<\/p>\n<h2>Priority Mail Express International Flat Rate<sup>\u2122<\/sup> Products<\/h2>\n<table width=\"484\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/mail\/files\/2015\/08\/fl-r-ex-en-300x228.jpg\" alt=\"fl r ex en\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2030\" height=\"115\" width=\"151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/mail\/files\/2015\/08\/fl-r-ex-en-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wou.edu\/mail\/files\/2015\/08\/fl-r-ex-en.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 151px) 100vw, 151px\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">\n<h5><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Priority Mail Express Flat Rate Envelope<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">Postage Price: $61.50<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><u>Size<\/u>: 12.5&#8243; x 9.5&#8243;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><u>Weight limit<\/u>: 4lbs internationally.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/mail\/files\/2015\/08\/flat-rate-lega-300x192.jpg\" alt=\"flat rate lega\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2034\" height=\"124\" width=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/mail\/files\/2015\/08\/flat-rate-lega-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wou.edu\/mail\/files\/2015\/08\/flat-rate-lega.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 194px) 100vw, 194px\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">\n<h5><strong><\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Priority Mail Express Legal Flat Rate Envelope<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000\">Postage Price: $61.50<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><u>Size<\/u>: 15&#8243; x 9.5&#8243;, a good choice for all legal size documents<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><u>Weight limit<\/u>: 4lbs internationally<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/mail\/files\/2015\/08\/padded-express-300x239.jpg\" alt=\"padded express\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2031\" height=\"123\" width=\"154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/mail\/files\/2015\/08\/padded-express-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wou.edu\/mail\/files\/2015\/08\/padded-express.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 154px) 100vw, 154px\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Padded Flat Rate Envelope<\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>Postage Price: $61.50<br \/>\n<\/strong><u><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><u>Size<\/u>: 12.5\u201d x 9.5\u201d, large enough for a regular size manila envelope<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #000000\"><u>Weight limit<\/u>: 4lbs internationally<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div id=\"regular-table-1\" class=\"regular-table\" style=\"text-align: left\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The USPS offers multiple options for shipping mail internationally, each one meant to suit a specific purpose. 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