International Mail - Transportation Services

International Mail
USPS International Mailing Guide &
On-Line Customs Forms Instructions.
International mail is any mail not going to the 50
States, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
APO and FPO addresses (Military Mail) are
considered International.
All mail (regardless of weight or packaging)
that contains items other than paper require
customs forms.
How can I send International Mail?
International Mail can be sent at a Post
Office, on line using Click-N-Ship or
through Cornell Mail Metering.
What you can do at USPS.com
• Use for Click-N-Ship services (prepaid service)
• Look up restrictions for mailing to specific countries
• Packing instructions/help
• Pricing
• Order mailing supplies
Addressing
Jane Doe
Cornell University
A123 Goldwin Smith Hall
232 East Ave
• To ensure your mail reaches
it’s destination, be sure to
address it correctly.
• Always write the address
directly on the item you are
shipping.
• You must list the country name
in English. All other can be
written in it’s specific
language.
Ithaca NY 14853
John Doe
123 Rue de Darveau
Longueuil, QC J4L-V2
CANADA
How to Package your Mail Piece
Remember your mail is traveling
long distances.
• Use bubble wrap, foam,
newspaper, or other packing
material.
• Give your package a shake.
Does it move or make noise?
Remember, Never send:
• Flammable material
• Alcoholic beverages
• Perfume, nail polish or other
alcohol based items.
• Ammunition
• Tobacco products
• Explosives
• Chemicals
Package Size and Weight
• Maximum weight for most international mail is 70lbs. Check online
for specific countries.
• Maximum size for most international mail is 109 inches measure by
longest side + girth (around). Check online for specific countries.
Some countries may have different regulations on size and weight.
Check at USPS.com for your destination.
Customs Forms
• If using Click-n-Ship or going to a Post Office, go to USPS.com and
follow the instructions.
• If using Cornell Mail Metering go to:
https://cns.usps.com/go/ShippingInformationAction_input
(Works best using Mozilla Foxfire as the browser)
What you will see?
Fill out form as directed.
Remember if you have questions click on the
little blue i to get more information.
Some campus street addresses are not
recognized by the Postal Service. If this
happens, use 311 E. Palm Road for street
address and then your building name and
room number on the Apt/Suite/Other line.
Click on “Next Select a Service”(Items over
4lbs go Priority Mail)
Click here for Express
Mail (also requires
Express Label)
Click here for 1st
class international
mail
Or, choose
the Priority
Service you
need.
Click “Next Enter Customs Information”
1st Class
International Page
Choose either Parcel (boxes, padded
mailers, tubes)
Or
Large envelope (not padded)
Click “Next Enter Customs Information”
List all items inside
package.
Provide information about items.
Stuffed Toy
Be Careful Here! Remember the total value of
your package and divide it by # of items.
Be Careful Here! Remember what your total
package weighed and divide it by # of items.
Click add item
each time.
3.00
1
0
8
Click i for info about AES
Exemptions
Click “Next”
Review your information.
Click Print Customs Form
To Edit or Reprint click here.
Do not hit finish until you
have successfully printed
your forms!
What your forms will look like
• The form for 1st Class
international mail will print one
page with two copies.
Sign both forms
• Piece with the red square is the
customer (your) copy. All other
parts of this form must be
submitted.
What does a Priority Mail Customs Form look like?
• This form will print 5
copies of the same page.
• Page 5 is the customer
(your) copy.
Sign all forms.
• 4 forms must be submitted
with the package.
Questions?
• Call Mail Services at 254-8284 or email mailservices@cornell.edu
• Call Mail Metering at 254-8286 or email Tracey Post, Metering
Operator tlp11@cornell.edu
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