• International Airmail
• Airmail Postage To England
• International Airmail Postage Rates
• How Much Is International Airmail Postage

3 First-Class Mail International maximum weights: Letters, 3.5 ounces.; Large Envelopes (flats), under 16 ounces (the actual weight limit is 15.994 ounces to accommodate Postal Service systems that round to three decimal places and thus round items that weigh 15.995-15.999 ounces up to 16 ounces). International Priority Airmail (IPA) is a USPS commercial service for volume mailings of all First Class Mail International postcards, letters, and large envelopes (flats) and small packets. IPA shipments are typically flown to the foreign destinations and entered into that country’s air or surface priority mail.

942 Postage Refunds for Priority Mail Express International Items

USPS Tracking USPS Tracking service provides end-to-end inbound and outbound item tracking in the United States and is available for most domestic mail products that are large enough and that are addressed to domestic locations, including to limited Army Post Offices, Fleet Post Offices, Diplomatic Post Offices destinations and to ZIP Codes in U.S. Territories and possessions or Freely. What is Registered Mail® International? Send 1 oz letters or postcards around the world with one Global Forever ® stamp, which currently costs $1.20. The stamp will never expire, even if the postage price goes up. Buy Stamps First-Class Mail International Prices ALERT: USPS can no longer accept or deliver international mail.

942.1 Who May File

International Airmail

1. U.S. senders of Priority Mail Express International items must complete the inquiry process (see 922) before filing for a postage refund. The customer must initiate an inquiry within 90 days of the date of mailing by calling 800-222-1811 or going to International Inquiry Online at usps.com/help/claims.htm.
2. U.S. senders of Priority Mail Express International With Money-Back Guarantee service items that did not meet the scheduled delivery date must initiate a request for postage refund no later than 30 days from the date of mailing by calling 800-222-1811 or by going to International Inquiry Online at usps.com/help/claims.htm.

942.2 Conditions

942.21 Priority Mail Express International Refunds

1. The customer has received PS Form 3533, Application and Voucher for Refund of Postage, Fees, and Services.

942.22 Priority Mail Express International With Money-Back Guarantee Refunds

1. The customer has received PS Form 3533–GE, Application for Refund of Postage for Priority Mail Express International With Guarantee Service.

942.3 Applications by Senders

942.31 Priority Mail Express International Refunds

942.32 Priority Mail Express International With Money-Back Guarantee Refunds

942.4 Processing of Refund

Priority Mail Express International postage refund requests are processed under DMM 604. The mailer must complete Part I of PS Form 3533 in duplicate and submit it, along with the original customer copy of the mailing label (Label 11–B, Express Mail Post Office to Addressee), to any Post Office facility. Refund requests for Priority Mail Express International With Money-Back Guarantee service are processed when a customer submits PS Form 3533–GE with appropriate documentation (see 942.2) to the following address:

942.5 Unallowable Refunds — Priority Mail Express International With No Service Guarantee

942.51 Postage Refunds — Priority Mail Express International

Refunds for Priority Mail Express International will not be made for the following:

942.52 Unallowable Refunds — Priority Mail Express International With Money-Back Guarantee Service

Refunds will not be made for the following:

1. The item was delayed by any circumstance beyond the control of USPS and the foreign postal administration, acts of God, force majeure, terrorist activities, strikes, labor actions, war, insurrection, or civil disobedience.

942.53 Consequential Damages

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Before making your items available internationally, read our International trading policy.

Shipping internationally through the Global Shipping Program

Before adding international shipping to your listings, consider using our Global Shipping Program. The benefits include:

• You only need to send your item to our domestic shipping center and we'll take care of the rest. We'll manage international shipping and customs, and add tracking information so you and your buyer know when the item will be delivered
• If anything goes wrong during international shipping, your seller performance won’t be affected and you won't have to handle eBay Money Back Guarantee cases
• Standard eBay fees (including the international fee for managed payments sellers) will apply to transactions under the Global Shipping Program
• Some international selling features, such as international visibility, aren't available to managed payments sellers at this time
• Managed payments sellers can use the Global Shipping Program. However, international buyers will need to complete their purchase on eBay.com at this time

Read more about our Global Shipping Program.

How to add international shipping to listings

To add international shipping to your listing, select the countries you're open to shipping to and enter your international shipping service and costs. Here's how:

1. On the create a listing page, scroll down to the How you'll ship it section.
2. Choose either Select shipping for me or Select shipping myself.
3. Select Create your own international shipping option.
4. In the Shipping option dropdown, you have two options:
   • Charge actual cost: Shipping costs are automatically calculated based on the buyer's ZIP code and the dimensions and weight of the package.
   • Charge a flat cost: All buyers will be charged the same amount for shipping, regardless of their location. Enter the charge beside the Cost field.
5. Choose the countries you'll ship to from Destination, and select your preferred carrier from Service.

To add international shipping using the business tool, scroll down to the International shipping dropdown menu under Shipping details, and choose a flat rate (the shipping cost will be the same to all buyers), or a calculated rate (the cost will vary by the buyer's location).

Flat Rate:

1. In the Ship to dropdown menu, select either Worldwide, or Choose custom location to specify the countries you'll ship to.
2. Under Services, choose the carriers you want to offer. You can also use the shipping calculator - opens in new window or tab to get estimates of how much shipping will cost through various services.
3. In Cost, enter your shipping charge.
4. Under Combined shipping discounts, tick the boxes to apply any flat rate or promotional shipping discount rules you've created.
5. Enter your package type, dimensions and weight.
6. Beside Exclude shipping locations, you can create an exclusion list of countries you won't ship to.
7. Enter your item's location.

Calculated rate:

1. In the Ship to dropdown menu, select either Worldwide, or Choose custom location to specify the countries you'll ship to.
2. Under Services, choose the carriers you want to offer. You can also use the shipping calculator - opens in new window or tab to get estimates of how much shipping will cost through various shipping services.
3. Under Additional ship to locations, select areas that you'll ship to – buyers will contact you for costs.
4. Enter your handling cost.
5. Enter your package type, dimensions and weight.
6. Beside Exclude shipping locations, you can create an exclusion list of countries you won't ship to.
7. Enter your item's location.

1. Select the pen symbol beside Delivery.
2. Select Ship International.
3. Under Shipping Service, Select Global Shipping program or choose from the list of International services.
4. Provide all necessary information such as Shipping costs, Destinations and Excluded shipping locations.
5. Select Done.

We may ask you to sign an International Selling Agreement. This is an acknowledgment that your items are subject to the policies of other eBay sites that they appear on, including the eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in new window or tab.

Managed payments sellers

There are some differences in selling internationally for managed payments sellers.

If you offer international shipping to countries that support managed payments, your listing will be displayed to buyers on the local eBay sites. However, your listings on international eBay sites not currently supported for managed payments will be ended and applicable fees credited automatically.

You can also list items directly on some eBay sites outside of your registered location.

We will continue to expand the number of countries where managed payment sellers can offer international shipping or list directly on international sites.

Before we can process payouts for your international sales, be aware that you may need to provide additional verification information to comply with local regulations of the sites you’ve listed on. You may also need to comply with eBay listings policy for that location.

Customs

Airmail Postage To England

Customs is a government agency responsible for regulating shipments entering a country. All shipments being sent to and from a country must clear customs first.

Your carrier will provide the applicable forms you'll need to fill out for international shipments, before you pay for and print a shipping label on eBay.

If you choose to send your item with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), there are two forms that may apply:

• Green Tag 2976
• White Form 2976-A

Below is a description of when each of these forms is applicable: Microsoft onenote download. Minutes of the meeting....

You can find these forms online as well as other relevant customs information on the US Postal Service website - opens in new window or tab.

International Airmail Postage Rates

Filling in a customs form

On the form, you'll need to enter:

• Your name and address
• The recipient's name and address
• The package's contents, value, and weight

You’ll also need to add other information such as the Exemption and Exclusion Legend, or a Proof of Filing Citation that is required by the U.S. Census Bureau.

You may need to file an export license for items that sold for more than $2,500.

When completing the customs form, please use the following guidelines:

• Contents: Enter a detailed description of each item - for example: 'men's cotton shirts.' General descriptions such as 'samples, food products' are not permitted
• License number: If your item is accompanied by a license or certificate, enter the license number
• Certificate number: If your item is accompanied by a license or certificate, enter the certificate number
• Invoice number: If your item is accompanied by a license or certificate, enter the invoice number
• Item value: Enter the value of each item and total in U.S. dollars
• Item weight: Enter the net weight of each item in pounds and ounces. Enter the total weight of the package in pounds and ounces, including packaging, which corresponds to the weight used to calculate the postage
• Country of manufacture/origin: State the country where the goods originated—that is, where the items were produced/manufactured or assembled. Senders of commercial items are advised to supply this information because it will assist customs in processing the items
• EEL/PFC: Enter an Exemption and Exclusion Legend or Proof of Filing Citation
• HS Tariff Number: If known, enter the 6-digit HS (Harmonized System) Tariff Number. This number must be based on the Harmonized Commodity description and coding system developed by the World Customs Organization - opens in new window or tab

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You need to enclose an invoice for all commercial items.

Using the Customs Declaration Envelope

How Much Is International Airmail Postage

The Customs Declaration Envelope (Customs Envelope 2976-E) is an adhesive-backed plastic envelope that's used to hold shipping labels and customs forms. These envelopes can be picked up from your local Post Office or ordered online at the USPS web site - opens in new window or tab.

Specifying the Automated Export System/Internal Transaction Number (AES/ITN)

On the customs form you'll need to specify an Automated Export System/Internal Transaction Number (AES/ITN). An ITN is required for any international shipment that contains an item valued over $2,500 and/or requires an export license unless exemptions - opens in new window or tab apply.

Example:

• AES X20120502123456
• AESDOWN 123456778 02/25/2012

To get an ITN, go to the AESDirect website - opens in new window or tab.

For most shipments, you'll be able to use one of the following Exemption and Exclusion Legends - opens in new window or tab:

• If you're shipping to Canada, enter 'NOEEI 30.36'
• If the value of your shipment is less than $2,500, enter 'NOEEI 30.37(a)'
• If the item you're shipping is a gift or humanitarian donation, enter 'NOEEI 30.37(h)'

Filing export licenses

If you're shipping an item valued at more than $2,500 or an item requiring an export license, you need to file electronically with the U.S. Census Bureau and get a Proof of Filing Citation (PFC). To file electronically, go to the U.S. Census Bureau Automated Export System (AES) - opens in new window or tab. You'll also find additional information there on:

• Items that may require an export license
• Requirements for and restrictions on shipping to certain countries

Who pays for customs?

Generally, buyers pay any additional costs associated with international purchases, such as duties, taxes, and customs clearance fees. To avoid any misunderstandings with your buyers, state this clearly on your listings.

Here's an example:

'International buyers – please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges aren't included in the item price or postage cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.

'Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be, prior to bidding or buying.'

Also note:

• It's illegal to falsify customs declarations or mark an item as a 'gift' in order to avoid customs fees. If a buyer asks you to commit customs fraud, report it to us
• For items purchased by international buyers through the Global Shipping Program, buyers pre-pay all applicable shipping and import charges during checkout
• To follow US export regulations and prevent your package from being held for inspection, you must complete customs forms and possibly file an export license for items that sold for more than $2,500
• Customs regulations vary by country and not all carriers ship to all locations

eBay is partnering with third-party carriers to provide affordable international shipping services for items that fit certain eligibility criteria. Buyers with a shipping address in Mexico can select international shipping with Estafeta - opens in new window or tab, and buyers with a shipping address in China can select HDB International Shipping Services - opens in new window or tab when purchasing eligible items.