Helpful guidelines for international mail include:

  1. Addressing: When addressing international mail, it is critical that the name of the country be written in ENGLISH, IN FULL (no abbreviations) ON THE BOTTOM ADDRESS LINE. An address in a foreign language is permissible provided the name of the city, province, and country are also indicated in English.
  2. All mail leaving the U.S. must be totally sealed on all sides. No staples, tabs, etc. Parcels, also, must have no open seams.
  3. Items of mail containing personal handwritten or typewritten correspondence must be sent as letters or letter packages. Letter packages require a Customs declaration.
  4. Any merchandise traveling to foreign destinations MUST have appropriate declaration forms completed and attached. Customs forms must be completed PRIOR to mailing. The required form varies by weight and country, so prior contact with our department will help eliminate delay of packages.
  5. International Express Mail and Global Priority Mail are services available to most countries for expedited international mailings. Cost is determined by specific weight and country of destination.