Priority Mail International® service is a reliable, cost-effective way to send documents and merchandise to more than 180 countries. Priority Mail International offers outstanding value and is priced lower than our competition's published rates for international shipping.
- Average business day delivery of 6 to 10 days. (Average number of days may vary based upon origin and destination.)
- Flat Rate options are available.
- Accepted at all United States Postal Service® retail locations (and can be deposited at all Post Office™ facilities, USPS® blue collection box, and given to letter carriers).
- Includes up to $200 merchandise insurance or up to $100 insurance for nonnegotiable documents; additional insurance can be purchased
- Tracking included
- Maximum weight acceptable is 70lbs, but each country has its own weight limit
- For detailed information on pricing, go to https://www.usps.com/international/priority-mail-international.htm.
- Correspondence, documents and merchandise may be sent with Priority Mail International - this is the best value for international mail.
- Quick, Easy, Convenient! Customers can go to https://www.usps.com/ship/mail-shipping-services.htm to do the following:
- Order free shipping supplies.
- Print shipping labels with the appropriate customs form (PS Form 2976-A) in one document.
- Request free Package Pickup™ service.
- Information on depositing Priority Mail International mailpieces that require customs declaration can be found under "Customs Forms - The Basics". Under certain conditions, one depositing option, Pickup On Demand® service, is available for a fee. For more information, see What is Pickup on Demand®?.
- Priority Mail International labels begin with two letters ("CA-CC", "CE-CZ", and "HA-HZ") followed by nine numbers and the 2-letter country code of originating country, located in the upper left-hand corner of the receipt.
Pricing
Priority Mail International prices are based on weight and destination. Size limitations may also apply to certain countries. For detailed information, go to the Postage Price Calculator or Priority Mail International.
Save money!
- A discount up to 5% is available to customers who purchase postage through authorized PC Postage vendors (except Click-N-Ship).
- Permit Imprint Mailers who use Global Shipping Software will also receive up to a 5% discount off of published prices.
Extra Services AvailableInsurance
- Insurance is included for all PMI shipments.
- Additional insurance may be purchased. Fees for additional insurance vary depending on the amount of coverage and country
- Items are insured against loss, rifling, or damage for Priority Mail International items containing merchandise. Items containing only nonnegotiable documents are insured against loss, damage, or missing contents for document reconstruction.
- Insurance availability, limitations, and coverage varies depending on the destination country. See the International Mail Manual and the International Postage Price Calculator for additional information.
Additional information on Insurance and Extra Services prices is available at https://www.usps.com/international/insurance-extra-services.htm. More detailed information can be found in the International Mail Manual.
Insurance
Insurance is included for all Priority Mail International shipments*. At no additional charge, Priority Mail International items containing merchandise are insured up to $200 while PMI items with non-negotiable documents are insured up to $100. You can purchase additional merchandise insurance up to the maximum amount allowable for the destination country. However, that amount cannot exceed $5,000.
If the item has been delivered to the addressee, payment for damage and missing contents is made to the sender unless the sender waives the right to payment, in writing, in favor of the addressee.
Note: See the Postage Price Calculator and the Individual Country Listings for coverage fee, availability and limitations.
- Variations in insurance limit can vary within a country
*Note: This includes Priority Mail International Flat Rate® Envelopes and Flat Rate Small Boxes.
The following options are available to mail items using Priority Mail International®.
Flat Rate Envelopes and Flat Rate Boxes
Flat Rate postage options for Priority Mail International have a fixed price up to a maximum weight limit. That price for Flat Rate Envelopes and Flat Rate Boxes varies among the different price groups. For detailed information on pricing and available Flat Rate Products, go to https://www.usps.com/international/priority-mail-international.htm.
- Sealed Against Inspection
Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes and Flat Rate Boxes are not sealed against inspection. Regardless of physical closure and item, the mailing of any Priority Mail International item constitutes consent by the mailer to inspection of the contents.
Note: Additional services may determine if a mailpiece is sealed against inspection. For example, any mailpiece that is Free Matter for the Blind is not sealed against inspection.
Priority Mail International® Parcels
For detailed information on pricing and available Flat Rate Products, go to https://www.usps.com/international/priority-mail-international.htm.
| Notes: For personal correspondence, the Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope is available, as well as First-Class Mail International® letters. Merchandise is permitted within a Priority Mail International Flat Rate Boxes, but written communications having the nature of current and personal correspondence are not permitted. |
