International Shipping Archives - Stamps.com Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:43:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.stamps.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/180x180.svg International Shipping Archives - Stamps.com 32 32 How Does Stamps.com’s Integration with DHL Express Improve International Shipping? https://www.stamps.com/article/dhl-express-international-shipping/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:57:46 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=291866 Stamps.com's direct integration with DHL Express streamlines global shipping for small and midsize businesses.

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]]> Six-Digit HS Codes Now Required for International Shipments https://www.stamps.com/article/six-digit-hs-codes-now-required-for-international-shipments/ Mon, 25 Aug 2025 22:02:29 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=289320 Beginning September 1, 2025, the U.S. Postal Service required all international commercial shipments to include a six-digit Harmonized System (HS) code on customs declarations.  While USPS is one of the first to set a deadline, this change reflects a broader push from destination countries to enforce HS code requirements across all carriers. To avoid delays […]

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]]> Cross-border Shipping: Tariffs, Duties, and De Minimis Thresholds https://www.stamps.com/article/cross-border-shipping-tariffs-duties-and-de-minimis-thresholds/ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 17:21:14 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=252379 Recent changes to U.S. tariffs are reshaping the landscape of cross-border shipping, impacting both the cost and compliance requirements for businesses involved in international trade. We’re monitoring these developments closely to understand how they affect duties, de minimis thresholds, and broader logistics. For the most up-to-date and official information, we recommend referring to the White […]

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]]> GlobalPost: The Answer For Possible USPS International Shipping Disruptions https://www.stamps.com/article/globalpost-the-answer-for-possible-usps-international-shipping-disruptions/ https://www.stamps.com/article/globalpost-the-answer-for-possible-usps-international-shipping-disruptions/#respond Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=246865 International shipping should never be a hindrance for small businesses. That’s why Stamps.com offers GlobalPost as a carrier option for our customers! GlobalPost is committed to modernizing and simplifying the international shipping process, so your small business can focus on expanding to other markets with ease.  Available GlobalPost services  GlobalPost provides Stamps.com merchants with two […]

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]]> https://www.stamps.com/article/globalpost-the-answer-for-possible-usps-international-shipping-disruptions/feed/ 0 Use GlobalPost Plus For Streamlined International Shipping https://www.stamps.com/article/steamlined-shipping-with-globalpost-plus/ https://www.stamps.com/article/steamlined-shipping-with-globalpost-plus/#respond Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=247598 International shipping should be an option for every business, and our partner GlobalPost is working to simplify the process. GlobalPost partners with over 200 carriers globally to find the best route for your packages and better support the last mile of your package’s journey. GlobalPost Plus is an additional solution aimed at simplifying international shipping […]

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]]> https://www.stamps.com/article/steamlined-shipping-with-globalpost-plus/feed/ 0 Make International Shipping Easier With Canada DDP https://www.stamps.com/article/canada-ddp-shipping/ https://www.stamps.com/article/canada-ddp-shipping/#respond Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=246572 International shipping can feel like a barrier for many businesses, especially when it comes to determining how to pay duties and taxes. If duties and taxes aren’t paid in advance, your customers will be responsible for the cost when their shipment arrives. Additionally, packages with unpaid taxes and duties can be delayed in customs or […]

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]]> https://www.stamps.com/article/canada-ddp-shipping/feed/ 0 How to Mail an International Letter or Postcard https://www.stamps.com/article/how-to-mail-an-international-letter-or-postcard/ https://www.stamps.com/article/how-to-mail-an-international-letter-or-postcard/#respond Tue, 09 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=246990 Sometimes you don’t need to send a large shipment overseas, but simply want to send a postcard to a relative in Sweden or a letter to a friend in South Africa. Stamps.com makes it easy! You may already be familiar with our Original NetStamps product. The great thing is that they can be used for […]

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]]> https://www.stamps.com/article/how-to-mail-an-international-letter-or-postcard/feed/ 0 Ship Merchandise Globally With Stamps.com International Flats https://www.stamps.com/article/ship-merchandise-globally-with-stamps-com-international-flats/ https://www.stamps.com/article/ship-merchandise-globally-with-stamps-com-international-flats/#respond Mon, 08 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=247350 If you ship merchandise to international addresses and your product is thin (between 1/4″ and 3/4″ thick), then you should be taking advantage of Stamps.com’s Global Advantage Program!   The program utilizes the USPS delivery network and allows online retailers to ship merchandise to an international address using a Large Envelope (Flat) mailpiece. How Does it […]

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]]> https://www.stamps.com/article/ship-merchandise-globally-with-stamps-com-international-flats/feed/ 0 Shipping to Mexico with USPS https://www.stamps.com/article/shipping-mexico-usps/ https://www.stamps.com/article/shipping-mexico-usps/#respond Mon, 08 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.stamps.com/?p=247367 Did you know that 48% of all Mexican imports come from the United States? And with an expected 84.9 million Internet users in Mexico by 2019, it couldn’t be a better time for e-commerce sellers to open their markets to online buyers south of the border. Here are the basics on shipping your products to Mexico vis USPS. Available […]

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