GlobalPost: The Answer For Possible USPS International Shipping Disruptions
International shipping should never be a hindrance for small businesses. That’s why Stamps.com offers GlobalPost as a carrier option for our customers! GlobalPost is committed to modernizing and simplifying the international shipping process, so your small business can focus on expanding to other markets with ease.
Available GlobalPost services
GlobalPost provides Stamps.com merchants with two carrier service options: GlobalPost International Economy and GlobalPost International Standard. Each of these services comes with its own set of benefits, including tracking. GlobalPost International Economy shipments can be tracked up to clearing US customs, and GlobalPost International Standard shipments can be tracked throughout their entire journey. A breakdown of each service can be found in the table below.
| GlobalPost International Economy | GlobalPost International Standard | |
| Weight Limit Per Package | 4.4 pounds | Up to 70 pounds |
| Package Types | Flats up to 16 ounces and Packages up to 4.4 pounds* | Packages up to 70 pounds* |
| Transit | 10-14 days | 8-12 days |
| Tracking | Door-to-country | Door-to-door |
| Max Value of Goods | $400 | Varies by country |
| Free Coverage | Not included | Up to $100 in loss or damages, plus shipping cost |
| Duties and Taxes | Paid by buyer | Paid by buyer |
*Note: Weights are rounded to the nearest pound, so packages over the weights listed will be considered too heavy for these services.
Canada DDP
Additionally, merchants using Stamps.com can use Canada DDP for shipments to Canada. Canada DDP allows you to pay a flat fee of $7.95 for Priority Mail International® and Priority Mail Express International® and $9.95 for USPS First Class Mail International® shipments, so your customers don’t have to pay taxes and duties when a shipment arrives. You also won’t need to print separate customs forms; just include all of the information needed when purchasing your label!
Note: Flat Rate boxes can’t be used with Canada DDP.
GlobalPost features and benefits
GlobalPost works with an extensive network of partners to find the best route for your package and take the stress off merchants and customers alike. Additionally, GlobalPost provides merchants with a Free HS Code Classification Service; as long as all of the correct information is entered with your shipment, GlobalPost will automatically include the HS codes for products.
When using GlobalPost, you’ll also have access to:
- Fewer service disruptions with your international shipping
- The HS Tariff lookup tool for up to five daily searches on HS Codes
- A free duty calculator to calculate taxes and duties for international shipments
- No printed customs forms – just include all necessary information when creating a label
- Free customer support, Monday through Friday from 6AM-6PM PT, via email or phone 888-899-1255
Whether you’re shipping internationally for the first time or the millionth, GlobalPost will help your small business streamline the process. GlobalPost is available as a carrier option to Stamps.com merchants, so it’s easily incorporated into your international shipping process. Grow your small business without growing your worries, and let GlobalPost help you ship around the world!
Try GlobalPost today with a 30-day free trial to Stamps.com.