International Shipping

Six-Digit HS Codes Now Required for International Shipments

Beginning September 1, 2025, the U.S. Postal Service required all international commercial shipments to include a six-digit Harmonized System (HS) code on customs declarations.  While USPS is one of the…
International Shipping

Cross-border Shipping: Tariffs, Duties, and De Minimis Thresholds

Recent changes to U.S. tariffs are reshaping the landscape of cross-border shipping, impacting both the cost and compliance requirements for businesses involved in international trade. We’re monitoring these developments closely…
International Shipping

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

Use GlobalPost Plus For Streamlined International Shipping

International shipping should be an option for every business, and our partner GlobalPost is working to simplify the process. GlobalPost partners with over 200 carriers globally to find the best…
International Shipping

Make International Shipping Easier With Canada DDP

International shipping can feel like a barrier for many businesses, especially when it comes to determining how to pay duties and taxes. If duties and taxes aren’t paid in advance,…
International Shipping

How to Mail an International Letter or Postcard

Sometimes you don’t need to send a large shipment overseas, but simply want to send a postcard to a relative in Sweden or a letter to a friend in South…
International Shipping

Ship Merchandise Globally With Stamps.com International Flats

If you ship merchandise to international addresses and your product is thin (between 1/4″ and 3/4″ thick), then you should be taking advantage of Stamps.com’s Global Advantage Program!   The program…
International Shipping

Shipping to Mexico with USPS

Did you know that 48% of all Mexican imports come from the United States? And with an expected 84.9 million Internet users in Mexico by 2019, it couldn’t be a better time for e-commerce…
International Shipping

How to Input VAT/IOSS Numbers Into Customs Forms

Starting July 1, 2021, all commercial goods destined for the European Union (EU) are subject to Value Added Tax (VAT). This applies to deliveries of any value, including those below…