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Post by **Angie** on Jul 2, 2014 21:14:02 GMT
I'm looking on the usps website. I'm thinking of this:
First-Class Package International Service™
Value of contents can not exceed $400.00
Other than rolls: Max. length 24", max length, height and depth (thickness) combined 36"
Rolls: Max. length 36". Max length and twice the diameter combined 42" Varies by destination
$39.65
or this:
Priority Mail International® Legal Flat Rate Envelope
Value of contents can not exceed $400.00
USPS-Produced Envelope: 15" x 9-1/2"
Maximum weight 4 pounds. 6 - 10 business days to many major markets1, 2
$24.75
Is one that much better than the other? Other than price-wise, that is.
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Post by spitfiregirl on Jul 2, 2014 21:41:29 GMT
priority mail international is fine. I use that all the time with my ebay sales. . As long as you get your tracking number… you are good to go.
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Post by **Angie** on Jul 2, 2014 22:50:47 GMT
Thanks!
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Post by polz on Jul 2, 2014 23:38:50 GMT
Oooh. What are you sending me?  |
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Post by spitfiregirl on Jul 2, 2014 23:56:13 GMT
Hey kiwi! Do you get customs fees when you get a package from USA?
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Post by polz on Jul 3, 2014 0:35:11 GMT
Hey kiwi! Do you get customs fees when you get a package from USA? I've just checked on our customs website, and apparently we do, but I buy things on Amazon and never had to pay. |
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Jul 3, 2014 0:50:16 GMT
Is one that much better than the other? Other than price-wise, that is.
If you're going to use the latter, you'll first have to track down an international legal flat rate envelope from somewhere. I don't think I've ever seen one at my post office. And, of course, your stuff will have to fit in the flat rate envelope. (I am not sure, but I think the rule for the flat rate envelopes is that you can't use anything extra to seal them other than the adhesive already on there.) |
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Post by spitfiregirl on Jul 3, 2014 1:16:22 GMT
Hey kiwi! Do you get customs fees when you get a package from USA? I've just checked on our customs website, and apparently we do, but I buy things on Amazon and never had to pay. Amazon uk? |
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Post by KiwiJo on Jul 3, 2014 1:47:57 GMT
Whether we have to pay Customs fees or Duty etc for stuff coming into New Zealand depends on the value and what it is.
For anything over about NZ$400 we have to pay GST on the value (goods and services tax, 15%)
Some products automatically incur Duty regardless of value, but I don't think there are many in that category.
Also any organic matter is going to be double-checked and may be destroyed depending on what it is. So be very careful if your parcel involves and plant or animal by-products, or food. Commercially prepare food is usually ok, though some simply will not be allowed - honey for example.
We have a really strict policy on things like that because we are an island nation, dependent on agriculture. Anything that may cause a problem to the agriculture industry will not be allowed in.
If you can give an idea of what you are sending, we can probably better help answer your query.
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Post by **Angie** on Jul 4, 2014 3:30:14 GMT
It's a country box swap. I'm planning on sending lots of postcards, local recipes, a country music CD (old Appalachian music), a thin kids book about WV. I was thinking about some hard candies, but wasn't sure.
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Post by **Angie** on Jul 4, 2014 3:31:05 GMT
Oooh. What are you sending me? What do you want?? *waggles eyebrows* lol |
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