GlobalPost: The Answer For Possible USPS International Shipping Disruptions
International shipping should never be a hindrance for small businesses. That’s why Stamps.com offers GlobalPost as a carrier option for our customers! GlobalPost is committed to modernizing and simplifying the international shipping process, so your small business can focus on expanding to other markets with ease.
Available GlobalPost services
GlobalPost provides Stamps.com merchants with two carrier service options: GlobalPost International Economy and GlobalPost International Standard. Each of these services comes with its own set of benefits, including tracking. GlobalPost International Economy shipments can be tracked up to clearing US customs, and GlobalPost International Standard shipments can be tracked throughout their entire journey. A breakdown of each service can be found in the table below.
| GlobalPost International Economy | GlobalPost International Standard | |
| Weight Limit Per Package | 4.4 pounds | Up to 70 pounds |
| Package Types | Flats up to 16 ounces and Packages up to 4.4 pounds* | Packages up to 70 pounds* |
| Transit | 10-14 days | 8-12 days |
| Tracking | Door-to-country | Door-to-door |
| Max Value of Goods | $400 | Varies by country |
| Free Coverage | Not included | Up to $100 in loss or damages, plus shipping cost |
| Duties and Taxes | Paid by buyer | Paid by buyer |
*Note: Weights are rounded to the nearest pound, so packages over the weights listed will be considered too heavy for these services.
Canada DDP
Additionally, merchants using Stamps.com can use Canada DDP for shipments to Canada. Canada DDP allows you to pay a flat fee of $9.95 for Priority Mail International®, Priority Mail Express International®, and USPS First Class Mail International® shipments, so your customers don’t have to pay taxes and duties when a shipment arrives. You also won’t need to print separate customs forms; just include all of the information needed when purchasing your label!
Note: Flat Rate boxes can’t be used with Canada DDP.
GlobalPost features and benefits
GlobalPost works with an extensive network of partners to find the best route for your package and take the stress off merchants and customers alike. Additionally, GlobalPost provides merchants with a Free HS Code Classification Service; as long as all of the correct information is entered with your shipment, GlobalPost will automatically include the HS codes for products.
When using GlobalPost, you’ll also have access to:
- Fewer service disruptions with your international shipping
- The HS Tariff lookup tool for up to five daily searches on HS Codes
- A free duty calculator to calculate taxes and duties for international shipments
- No printed customs forms – just include all necessary information when creating a label
- Free customer support, Monday through Friday from 6AM-6PM PT, via email or phone 888-899-1255
Whether you’re shipping internationally for the first time or the millionth, GlobalPost will help your small business streamline the process. GlobalPost is available as a carrier option to Stamps.com merchants, so it’s easily incorporated into your international shipping process. Grow your small business without growing your worries, and let GlobalPost help you ship around the world!
Try GlobalPost today with a 30-day free trial to Stamps.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I import my orders from Shopify, eBay, Amazon, and other stores?
Yes. You can connect your shopping carts and marketplaces including Shopify, eBay, Amazon, and Etsy with Stamps.com in under 5 minutes. You can also import your orders from a CSV file, Microsoft Excel, XML, or your own ODBC.
Can I create a Return Shipping Label?
Yes. After you're printed your shipping label, you can generate a pre-addressed pre-paid return label your clients can use to send items back.
How fast is Priority Mail International?
Generally, it takes Priority Mail International six to ten business days. USPS hands off shipments at the border of the destination country before the local postal service completes the delivery.
How does the 30-day risk-free trial work?
We offer new customers a 30-day risk free trial to see if Stamps.com is right for them. Cancelling any time within the 30-day time frame will result in no charges; however, if you continue past your 30‑day trial, you will be charged a monthly subscription including your first month's fee. Your service will continue uninterrupted unless you cancel.
How do you track a UPS package?
You can log into your app and visit your "history" page to view real-time tracking information for every item you send. You can also enter your tracking number on the UPS website to see tracking updates.
How do UPS drop offs work?
Drop off your shipment 24 hours a day, seven days a week at one of the 60,000 UPS dropoff locations across the United States. This includes UPS Stores, UPS Drop Boxes, CVS, Michaels, and Advanced Auto Parts.
How do NetStamps work?
You can print NetStamps if you have a Stamps.com account with sufficient postage balance. After logging in to your account, simply select print on “NetStamps,” choose how many to print, select to print on a NetStamps sheet or roll, and click print!
How do I cancel my account?
Log in and navigate to your subscription page to cancel from within the app, or simply call our toll-free number 855-608-2677, M–F 8AM to 8PM CT and our customer support team will be happy to assist you. You can cancel any time.
Does Stamps.com work on Macs?
Yes. Mac users can use our web app on any browser, or they can download our desktop app for Mac for free. Visit stamps.com/download to access all of our apps including our free mobile app.
Does Stamps.com support an ODBC connection to my database?
Yes. Stamps.com can pull order or customer information from virtually any database, from Excel to SQL. Stamps.com also creates an export file that includes mail class, mail date, shipping cost, and tracking number.
