How to send a parcel from America asks everyone who wants to send personal items from abroad.
Instructions
Step 1
We are talking specifically about personal items, single copies of things, if you try to send, for example, five pairs of sneakers, the parcel will be considered a commercial item with all the ensuing consequences in the form of customs duties and registration.
Step 2
Thus, the first rule when sending a parcel from America is its non-commercial nature. You can send, for example, souvenirs, items of clothing, small appliances, etc., but remember: if you suspect your parcel can be checked, simply opened, and if they find signs of a commercial item, you will be accused of violating customs laws.
Step 3
It is clear that it is prohibited to send perishable, dangerous goods, explosives, aerosols, etc. in a parcel. There are certain rules regarding the cost of the parcel, it should not exceed 10 thousand rubles without the cost of postal delivery of the parcel itself. Anything over the specified amount is subject to customs legislation, the customs clearance amount will be 30% of the excess amount. You can send the parcel either by courier service, for example, DHL, FedEX. It will be fast (a few business days) but expensive.
Step 4
It is cheaper, but longer, to use the services of "USPS Priority Mail International", this is a regular first class air mail. Delivery times will be from 7 to 21 days, depending on the destination in Russia and the work of the Russian Post. Slightly faster, but more expensive than Russian Post - EMS - Russian express mail.
Step 5
If the cost of the shipment still exceeded the amount of 10 thousand rubles, then you will have to receive your parcel not at the post office, but at the nearest customs office.
