Send parcels to the USA
If you send parcels within Germany, you actually have no problems with the processing. But if the parcels are to be sent abroad, things look very different. The following guide tells you what to look for when shipping packages to the United States.
You should pay attention to this with packages
- What should be clear is that you are not allowed to send any prohibited items. These include, for example, weapons (without the necessary permits), endangered animals or plants (whether alive or dead), counterfeit branded products or prohibited substances (drugs, explosives etc.). If you are not sure whether the contents of your package belong to these things, you can find out about them on the Internet Import regulations inform. With normal parcels to friends or relatives, there should usually be no problems with shipping.
- The second thing to consider is the address. These are structured as follows in the USA:
Name (Mrs XY), Position (Manager)
Company (Filefactory Inc.)
P.O. Box / P.O. Box / house number + street (, addition (apartment etc.) (203 East 50th St., Suite 1157)
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City, state code + zip code (New York, NY 10022), USA
- If you want to send parcels to the USA, you should be aware that these are more expensive than within Germany, regardless of the provider. The prices start at approx. € 13 (parcel) and can go up to over € 100 depending on the size. So that you can find the cheapest provider, you can use one Package calculator use.
- Once you have decided on a provider, look carefully at the provisions. Because every company has different regulations that affect size and weight. At the post office, for example, all parcels with a width + height + length of 90 cm (no side longer than 60 cm) are considered parcels and are therefore cheaper. For all packages over these dimensions, the weight is the main factor. If you follow the regulations and the things mentioned above, sending packages to the USA will be very easy.
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