shawnb1
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posted on March 25, 2003 06:34:52 AM new
What are the regulations regarding PC postage (Endicia) and International Mail? Our local PO said if the package is under 16 oz. we don't have to complete the customs form. Is this true and if so, do we still have to present it at the counter? Also, what are the guidelines for the different customs forms (green form, blue form)?
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yisgood
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posted on March 25, 2003 07:08:08 AM new
My PO tells me I must fill out the customs form and come in to the PO for ANY foreign package, even a smartmedia card being sent in an envelope.
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stopwhining
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posted on March 25, 2003 07:12:51 AM new
you can find all the information at www.usps.com.
as to using which form,it depends on weight of the package.
also when using the big form,you need to put down the telephone number of the recipient,so dont be caught off guard .
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shawnb1
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posted on March 25, 2003 07:32:39 AM new
I looked at the USPS web site and it is so confusing that I still don't know. It says that items under 16 oz that are not dutiable in the particular country do not need the customs form. It then directs you to another website that is supposed to give you information for various countries but I couldn't figure anything out from that either.
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replaymedia
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posted on March 25, 2003 09:03:06 AM new
My PO requires a customs for for ANY shipment not going to the USA. That includes American APO's as well.
WHICH customs form you use depends on the weight, but you need some kind of form for everything.
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baylor45
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posted on March 25, 2003 10:12:14 AM new
I use the PS Form 2976 which is green (sticky part) and white (address part). My postman brings them to me and I fill them out for EVERY Intl. package regardless of wt. This ensures that I will have no problems. I use Stamps.com and print the appropriate postage. I have a deal with my postman that he will make sure that I have enough postage. I leave them curbside (sometimes with cookies) and he takes care of them all. If I cannot do this, then yes, you MUST present all international to an post office employee. Then stamp the white part and file it for 60 days. Thats my experience, anyway.
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sun818
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posted on March 25, 2003 10:45:17 AM new
I use Endicia service all the time for International mail. When you click on International Rates in the Print screen, you will see multiple tabs. The first tab is for rates on the different services available. The other tabs will tell you the requirements for each country. I didn't realize Swediwsh customs takes a copy of the invoice. So now, I have to include one on the outside for customs and one on the inside for my customers.
The CN-22 green form is for items under 4 lbs. The big white customs form is for items 4 lbs or more.
I've asked Endicia to look into supporting an 8.5x11 CN-22 form for sellers who ship international a lot.
Thanks,
sun818 (referral 501521)
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stopwhining
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posted on March 25, 2003 11:05:18 AM new
shawnb1,
just follow this advice-
The CN-22 green form is for items under 4 lbs. The big white customs form is for items 4 lbs or more.
do it for every shipment irregardless of which country it is being shipped to.
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sapington
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posted on March 25, 2003 04:09:47 PM new
Actually the small green form is for letter post and global priority which have a 4 LB limit. The large form is for parcel post. If you mail an item under 4 lbs. and want to insure it, you need to use parcel post and the large form.
I am not sure which one is needed for Global Express.
Also, I think I saw something somewhere about needing both if the value is over a certain amount and you are using letter post or global priority. (the large one inside the box)
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