International Mail Services and Shipping Rates
Whether you’re sending a package just across the border, or to the other side of the globe, we have a shipping service for your specific needs. USPS has an international delivery service to fit your needs, allowing you to choose based on delivery speed and postage price or features like Flat Rate shipping or included tracking and insurance. We offer international shipping options to fit any timeline or budget.
USPS International Mail Services
Compare USPS mail services by starting retail prices, shipping time, and more. Most services automatically include USPS Tracking ®, and you can add insurance and extra services.
Fastest Delivery Speed
Priority Mail Express International ® is the choice when you're sending important items that need to arrive in under a week. You can get money-back guaranteed date-certain delivery for some locations. For this service, limits include a Flat Rate Envelope up to 4 lbs and a Mailing Box (Priced by Weight) up to 70 lbs. Insurance is included up to $100 (nonnegotiable documents) or up to $200 (merchandise depending on contents), and you can purchase additional up to $5,000.
Affordable Options
Priority Mail International ® is suitable when you have a package that weighs over 4 lbs. It provides value-priced shipping with options for Flat Rate pricing or pricing by weight. Weight limits are 4 lbs for Flat Rate Envelopes and 20 lbs for Flat Rate Boxes, while items priced by weight can go up to 70 lbs. Additionally, First-Class Package International Service® is best for documents or printed material. This service applies if you have a package (or large envelope over 1 lb) that contains items worth less than $400 and that weighs less than 4 lbs.
UPS International Shipping Options
UPS provides various services depending on your timeline. You can save up to 65% on international shipments with promo code GOINTL2025.
- Same Day Delivery: When your shipment needs to get there as soon as possible, UPS Express Critical ® is our same-day delivery service. Temperature control options are available.
- 1-3 Business Days: 1-3 day delivery is available with Worldwide Express (by a specified time slot), Worldwide Saver (by end of day) and Worldwide Express Freight (for palletized shipments).
- 2+ Business Days: For important but not critical shipments, UPS Worldwide Expedited® delivers in 2-5 business days and UPS Standard offers day-definite shipping in 2-7 business days.
Detailed Delivery Times for UPS
- UPS Worldwide Express Plus ®: Typically delivered by 8:30 or 9:00 a.m.
- UPS Worldwide Express ®: Typically delivered by 10:30 a.m. or noon.
- UPS Worldwide Saver ®: Typically delivered by end of day.
- UPS Standard: 2-7 business days, typically by 10:30 a.m. or noon.
International Shipping Requirements
Customs forms for all packages sent internationally now require more detailed item descriptions. USPS ® tools can help you with customs forms, including new requirements for more-detailed descriptions of contents in all packages sent internationally.
| Service | Delivery Speed | Weight Limit / Key Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Priority Mail Express International | Under a week | 70 lbs (Mailing Box) |
| Priority Mail International | Value-priced | 70 lbs (By Weight) |
| UPS Express Critical | Same Day | Temperature control |
| UPS Worldwide Expedited | 2-5 business days | End of day delivery |
| First-Class Package International | Varies | Items under $400 |