Guide On Sending A Parcel To The USA

Whether you’re sending a parcel to a loved one, or perhaps you’re a small business owner needing to ship and distribute products across the states – there are a few things worth knowing about sending items to the USA.

Sending a parcel to a destination such as the USA can seem almost too overwhelming, but when the right research and preparation has been completed, shipping your parcels to America can be a surprisingly easy process.

The USA is one of the most popular destinations for parcel deliveries in the UK, sometimes it can be overwhelming choosing a parcel delivery service. Although the land of freedom may seem far away and difficult to send a parcel to, a courier service can make this much simpler.

The United States of America is one of the trade powerhouses of the world and with many retailers now offering worldwide shipping, sending Parcel to USA has never been easier. WPS compares prices of leading parcel couriers, ensuring that you can post a parcel cheap to the USA - saving you the time and hassle of requesting prices from each courier individually. We’ve been operating for over 10 years and have strong partnerships with several parcel couriers, so if you’re looking to send a parcel UK to USA for the lowest possible price, get a quote from us today!

Across our worldwide courier services, we offer three core values to our customers, reliability, transparency and of course - cheap parcel delivery. With a 5 star Trustpilot score, door to door parcel tracking, and second to none customer service, our customers come back and use our service every time they want to send a package.

4 Expert Tips For Sending A Parcel To The USA

1. Research country-specific restrictions and regulations.

Every country has its own country-specific restrictions and regulations when it comes to shipping, and America is no exception. Like many countries, the US has a list of prohibitions and restrictions on what can be imported. It’s so important to read through these lists before booking a shipment, to avoid any additional fees, delays or problems with the parcel.

2. Suitable packaging.

When your item is being transported to a destination such as America, it’s important to consider the many stages of transit that it will go through. The reality is that the item will be sorted by a machine, before being transported alongside tens or hundreds of other heavy packages.

So when it comes to shipping a parcel anywhere in the world, we always recommend that our customers send their items in strong, double-walled cardboard boxes – especially if the item is heavier than 5kg.

For added protection to your item, it’s always a good idea to have some internal packaging such as bubble-wrap or polystyrene. Although damage in transit is pretty rare, it most often occurs when items are not securely packaged.

3. Customs paperwork.

Customs is one of the most important factors to consider when shipping a parcel to the USA. Customs clearance plays a huge part in all shipments going in and out of the US, and therefore it is absolutely vital to adhere to customs requirements. This means that you will need a customs invoice for your shipment – the only exception to this is if you are sending documents.

In a nutshell, the customs invoice will inform the customs authorities of what you are shipping, the value of each item, as well as the reason you are sending the item (eg. gift, business samples). The invoice will determine how much tax and duties you will need to pay, so it’s important to ensure it is completed accurately and clearly.

4. Transit times.

When it comes to shipping across the globe to a destination such as the USA, we always recommend to ship a few days early, just in case there is a delay at customs clearance. Courier transit times won’t be able to take any customs delays into account, so if the items you are sending are particularly time-sensitive, it’s always best to ship them as early as you can to avoid disappointment.

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