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Courier for international delivery over 2kg
marking_bad
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Is it true the weight limit for the royal mail is 2kg, what is the compensation limit?
What courier should I use for a large size box over 2kg pls?
What courier should I use for a large size box over 2kg pls?
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marking_bad wrote: »Is it true the weight limit for the royal mail is 2kg, what is the compensation limit?
What courier should I use for a large size box over 2kg pls?
Unless it is printed papers the weight limit is 2KG, compensation limit £20 for standard airmail.
http://www.royalmail.com/sites/default/files/RoyalMail_OurPrices_April2013.pdf
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Prices seem to be around £50 to the US (not sure on the compensation yet), does that sound right?0 -
No one can quote you for a 'large box'.
It needs to be specific.
Size h x w x d and weight.0 -
40x30x18 cm
I think. It's going to the USA0 -
marking_bad wrote: »40x30x18 cm
I think. It's going to the USA
And weight, value too if you know it.0 -
8kg I think, value around £1000
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Well via Transglobalexpress, UPS will be £32.46. This is for £50 cover, so you will have to go through the t&c to see the upgrade charge, but it should only be a pound or two.
There will be cheaper, but I prefer to use TG. There is a dedicated courier thread on here somewhere, you may wish to add all the info to that.
You will need adequate documentation for customs, but the courier or agent you book with should give you this info on their websites.
This is assuming the address isn't one classed as 'remote'.0 -
Do I need to be concerned with customs in the US, like here in the UK we get charged 20% VAT, and maybe some duty too?0
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marking_bad wrote: »Do I need to be concerned with customs in the US, like here in the UK we get charged 20% VAT, and maybe some duty too?
Are you VAT registered?
Yes, you always need to be concerned with customs, particularly the US, in terms of the correct paperwork.
The buyer needs to worry about any duty due.0
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