WASHINGTON, Nov 03, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Recommended Dates for International Holiday Mail
It's a long way to Tipperary, or Tokyo or Tasmania. When mailing holiday gifts, faraway family and friends can be as close as a personal computer -- making it easy to mail to places far from home from your home.
"Going online with usps.com makes international shipping easy," says Paul Vogel, managing director, Global Business and senior vice president. Online customers can use a simplified customs and address label form combined into one. There are guidelines to take customers through any special requirements for foreign destinations.
"You also get savings on postage when you ship online at usps.com," adds Vogel. "Order free shipping supplies or schedule free package pickup for that perfect holiday gift to Paris, Perth or Panama City. Give it to us, we'll get it there."
The Postal Service recommends the following deadlines for international delivery of holiday cards and packages by Dec. 25.
Global Express Express Mail(R)
Guaranteed (R)(1) International(2)
Date-certain shipping to Expedited service to
over 190 countries in one over 190 countries in
to three business days. three to five business
days to major
destinations.
$100 Insurance included $100 Insurance included
Save 10% Online Save 8% Online
International
Mail
Addressed
to
Africa Dec 19 Dec 12
Asia/Pacific Rim Dec 19 Dec 17
Australia/
New Zealand Dec 19 Dec 17
Canada Dec 22 Dec 18
Caribbean Dec 22 Dec 17
Central/
South America Dec 19 Dec 12
Mexico Dec 22 Dec 17
Europe Dec 22 Dec 17
Middle East Dec 19 Dec 17
Priority Mail(R) First-Class Mail(R)
International(3) International
Priority handling for Prices based on
delivery within six to 10 destination and size.
business days for parcels
up to 70 pounds.
Save 5% Online For letters, large
Free Limited Insurance envelopes, small
Flat Rate Envelope and packages, postal cards,
Flat Rate Boxes printed matter, and
small packets
International
Mail
Addressed
to
Africa Dec 4 Dec 4
Asia/Pacific Rim Dec 11 Dec 11
Australia/
New Zealand Dec 11 Dec 11
Canada Dec 11 Dec 11
Caribbean Dec 11 Dec 11
Central/
South America Dec 4 Dec 4
Mexico Dec 11 Dec 11
Europe Dec 11 Dec 11
Middle East Dec 11 Dec 11
(1) GXG is available to over 190 countries via an alliance with Federal Express. See a retail associate at participating locations for a complete list of countries and money-back guarantee details, or go to pe.usps.com and click on International Rates and Fees, then Country Listing. Some restrictions apply. Purchase postage online and get 10 percent savings.
(2) Express Mail International is available to over 190 countries with delivery in an average of three to five business days. Guaranteed, money-back service available to Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan and Republic of South Korea. Flat-rate shipping options are available with free packaging. Purchase postage online and get 8 percent savings.
(3) Priority Mail International is available to over 190 countries with delivery in an average of six to 10 business days. Flat-rate shipping options are available with free packaging. Purchase postage online and get 5 percent savings.
