We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.

This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

Hlep with posting to the USA please

Hi all

More advice please (as you lot are soooo good at it :D )

I dont normally post overseas but I'm thinking about it - I want to know for example if I wanted to post something to the USA what do I need to do?

Are there any hidden taxes etc I should look out for or anything else I need to do other than parcel the items up ready to go etc then just take it to post office.. also how do I work out postal cost?

Thanks in advance for any help

Comments

  • DRiz
    DRiz Posts: 152 Forumite
    It would depend on what items you are sending i.e clothing, electrical.s

    I know that clothing is fine as i send stuff there regularly, although i send everything via Royal mail international recorded which can be expensive for heavier items but i charge the customer the right amount, this way i have peace of mind so its insured/recorded.

    Here is the international price list http://www.royalmail.com/portal/rm/content1?catId=400036&mediaId=400347
  • milliejon
    milliejon Posts: 1,052 Forumite
    Your buyer may end up paying extra at their end, but there's nothing extra for you to pay except the postage from Royal Mail.
    DMP mutual support number 174
    Total debt now (April 10) £0! - total paid off £30,221 or 100%
    I'm now debt free after 6 years!!:j
    Non smoker since June 2006 :j
This discussion has been closed.
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 352.4K Banking & Borrowing
  • 253.7K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 454.4K Spending & Discounts
  • 245.4K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 601.2K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 177.6K Life & Family
  • 259.3K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.7K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.