posted on March 11, 2001 03:06:23 PM
I just started shipping internationally, What is the best way to ship a very small collectible,the weight will probably be about a pound. Its going to England. Thanks,
posted on March 11, 2001 03:50:38 PM
You can mail up to 4 lbs through Global Priority Letter Post (used to be Small Packet). It cannot be insured through the USPS, but an insurance service such as U-PIC provides insurance for all parcels leaving the US at half the cost of USPS.
After 4 lbs Parcel Post rates apply.
1 lb to England would cost $8.70 Airmail or $3.80 Surface.
posted on March 11, 2001 04:06:51 PM
And here's my little re-cap on Customs charges for the UK...
If you are sending merchandise, and the value is more than about $30 INCLUDING postage, your buyer could incur customs charges. This varies according to the duty tax imposed (by type of good), but will also have "Value Added Tax" of 17.5% on the amount over the "duty-free" limit of about $30 PLUS an administrative charge for collection of between £5-10.
If you are sending more than one item, it would be better if the parcel was addressed to more than one person, as each person gets a "duty-free" limit. So, if you are sending two widgets, with a value of $40, with $12 postage, your buyer(s) will be exempt from duty if the parcel is addresses to two or more people.
For gifts, the duty-free limits are raised to $50.
