International shipments - a useful thing, and for someone - and vital, if many relatives live abroad or there are foreign partners with whom business is conducted.
Not surprisingly, both state mail of different countries, and private companies offer this service to their customers.
You just need to figure out how to send a parcel abroad , if you want a person living in another country to get what they need quickly and without delay, and you would not overpay the excess.
Some useful tips for those who want to send a parcel abroad
There are plenty of reasons why a person wants to send a parcel or a parcel abroad.
This desire can arise as a result of personal preference( for example, in another country your relatives live), and because of business interests.
If international shipments have to be dealt with quite often, then your task is to find the most convenient, reliable and cheap resource by means of which sending parcels abroad will be a real pleasure.
Worst of all beginners, who really do not know what to do and where to go, if there is a need to send a parcel to another power.
Helpful tips for sending a parcel abroad:
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Make sure that you are not going to send something out of the forbidden list abroad. Prohibited are:
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Name 1 Weapons of any type, as well as parts of it 2 Poisonous and chemical 3 Drugs including grass 4 Foods that deteriorate quickly 5 Money( and domestic and foreign currency) 6 Poisonous plants and animals 7 Any object or substance that poses a danger to people or can contaminate other parcels during transport 8 Live animals 9 Cultural valuables and jewelry 10 Materials of pornographic andand extremist nature, that violate the law as your homeland, and the country where he was going premise As you can see, the list of prohibitions is not so big and fully justified. All the rest can be sent abroad, safely packed.
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Choose how you will send your item.
For example, if the weight and size of your package is small( up to 2 kg and not more than the A4 sheet size), then you can send it as a registered letter.
The maximum length and weight for sending a parcel are 90 cm and 5 kg. All that is more is already a premise.
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Package in advance your parcel.
In order to ensure that employees of the post office or private company have no complaints about the packaging, it is better to purchase an envelope or a box directly from them.
Make a purchase better in advance and carefully pack all the houses.
If you send fragile things abroad, take care that they are not damaged during transportation. They can be secured, for example, with pompous cellophane.
If the shipment is damaged in the delivery process due to the fact that you did not pack it properly and marked "Caution", the company's employees will not be held responsible for this.
BUT!If you send a message with a list of attachments, then you do not need to pack anything in advance, because the mail officer should check with your list.
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Pay for the parcel and do not forget to take the check.
There is a code in the check, through which you can track how your package is sent.
This service is offered both by Russian / Ukrainian state mail and private companies.
The State Post will assist in sending a parcel abroad
Many people have a question whether it is possible to send a parcel abroad by means of the Russian Post or Ukrposhta( it all depends on the country of residence) or to the services of citizens only private companies.
Not only.
Both the Post of Russia, and Ukrposhta today provide a service for sending goods abroad.
The main thing - read the algorithm of actions and rules, so that there are no problems at the stage of sending.
1) How to send a parcel abroad by means of Russian Post?
In principle, it is possible to ship goods of any weight and size abroad, but if it is a question of wholesale large-scale deliveries, then the Russian Post will not help you in this case, because among its rules there are specific requirements for the maximum weight and dimensions of the parcel:
| Maximum weight( in cm) | Maximum unit of three dimensions - length, height, width( in cm) | Maximum length( in cm) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | 300 | 150 |
In the mail it is desirable to come with the already packed goods, so that you do not waste time on the spot, do not delay either yourself or others standing in line.
If you want to pack the package correctly, to send it abroad, follow these rules:
- If it's a small package( up to 3 kg), in which there are no fragile things, then a plastic or paper bag is suitable for packing. You can even do with ordinary paper.
- If we are talking about heavier messages( from 3 kg or more), then we already need a box( its maximum size is 42.5 x 26.5 x 38 cm) or a fabric bag so that the package does not tear when the parcel is transported.
- Use only new packing materials( without scotch tape or old addresses).
- The packaging must meet the following rules:
- must be strong and undamaged;
- have a place to write the address;
- answer the contents of the package, for example, if you send fragile items, then the box must be rigid;
- be sealed when it comes to liquids;
- have ventilation holes if you want to send some seedlings or seeds.
If you send something that has a brand-new factory packaging without any signs of damage and it suits you in its qualities, then you can not buy an additional envelope or box in the mail.
Be sure to fill out the customs declaration CN23.
This can be done directly at the post office, because if you have any questions, you can always contact the employee for help. And you can download the form from this link in advance: https: //www.pochta.ru/ forms-list
You can also download and print the form for the accompanying address SR71.
The customs declaration shall be completed in the official language of the country of destination. Give true information to avoid problems.
After payment of the shipment( it's difficult to name the exact cost - it all depends on the size of the parcel and the country of destination), take the check:
On the Russian Post website, here you can follow your link https: //www.pochta.ru/ tracking by entering the code number in the search bar.
2) Ukrposhta will help send a parcel and other things abroad.
Ukrposhta does not lag behind its neighbors and also provides services for sending packages and boxes abroad.
Actually, the rules for packaging and shipping are the same as for Russian mail.
Here are some recommendations how to send a package abroad via Ukrposhta:
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Well pack everything you want to fix.
Packing material( envelopes, boxes, bags, etc.) can be bought in any Ukrposhta office or you can use auxiliary materials.
Here you can find a list of packaging materials that Ukrposhta sells: http: //ukrposhta.ua/dostaviti/posilku/ upakuvannya
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Decide whether you want to send the parcel with the declared value or not.
It's better to choose "with declared value"( although for this service you have to pay separately), because there is a chance to get compensation if the departure somewhere is lost.
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Write your own and recipient's address.
The address of the recipient must be written either in Latin letters, or in Cyrillic and Arabic numerals.
If you send a gift to the CIS countries, you can write the recipient's address in Russian, if to Europe or America, then - in English or another official language.
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Complete the customs declaration CN23 and the accompanying address of CP71.
Both forms can be downloaded on the website of Ukrposhta http: //ukrposhta.ua/dostaviti/posilku/ opis # tabs-2
At the very bottom of the page you will see the active links that you need to go to.
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Pay the parcel, be sure to take a check from the cashier.
In the check you will find the code by which you can track your package to find out if it reached the sender or not.
This can be done by the link: http: //ukrposhta.ua/ua/ vidslidkuvati-forma-poshuku
The cost of the parcel may be different and depends primarily on the weight of the package and the country of destination.
If you want, you can use the additional services that Ukrposhta offers.
For example, "Notification"( you will be informed when the addressee receives a message) or "Delivery by courier"( the recipient will not have to go to the post office, but will be able to wait for the courier at home).
These and other services are provided for a fee.
How to send a parcel abroad: 5 private services
If you are not satisfied with the length of the delivery of the parcel abroad by Russian Post or Ukrposhta, you can use private services, which in each of the countries abound.
I bring to your attention the 5 most popular private companies with which you can send a parcel abroad:
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MEEST.
The company that was founded in 1989 by representatives of the Ukrainian diaspora.
The main office is in Canada. Almost 1,000 offices in different countries, including - and in Ukraine.
More detailed information about the conditions for sending parcels and letters abroad can be read here http: //www.meest.net/rus/poslugi/ dostavka_posilok.html
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"New Mail".
The leader among the Ukrainian companies that deal with the delivery and transportation of goods. He has been working in the market since 2001.
With the help of this company you can send a parcel to 200 countries. Here you can help pack the dispatch, arrange the accompanying documents.
You can find the tariffs and terms of delivery of "Nova Pochta" here: https: //novaposhta.ua/ru/ international_delivery / rates_w
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DHL.
This is the world leader in the field of logistics services, which has its representative offices in more than 200 states.
In order to send a message, you do not need to come to the office. You can call a courier to the house and even - order an online dispatch.
More detailed information you can find at http: //www.dhl.com.ua/ru/express/ shipping.html
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SPSR Express.
Russian company operating on the market since 2001.He is engaged in delivery of parcels, both on the territory of Russia and abroad.
Provides a number of additional services: execution of documents, call of a courier, SMS-notification, delivery of cargo to the recipient's home at any time, etc.
Information about international deliveries - follow the link http: //www.spsr.ru/ru/ service
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CDEC.
One of the Russian leaders among companies engaged in logistics. The service was founded in 2000.
There are representations practically in all large cities of Russia. In addition to delivering abroad, it provides many useful additional services.
Learn more - by link http: //www.edostavka.ru/services/ mezhdunarodnaya_dostavka / index.html
With dispatch of the parcel abroad understood!
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Here we have figured out the issue, how to send a parcel abroad .
You can use either one of the private services or the official mail service in order to please relatives abroad or fulfill their obligations to foreign partners.