International shipments courier service. international delivery

If letters and parcels across Russia were sent by every second person, then with small packages and parcels abroad, the situation is a little more complicated. And it doesn’t matter if you are sending a product sold in your Etsy store, or if you decide to send a present to your friends abroad. In this article, I will talk about what you need to know before sending a package.

At first, I did not plan to write a separate article on the topic of sending parcels. After all, there are already enough such articles on the network. But just the other day, a good friend of mine, who opened a store on Etsy, by the way, quite recently, made her first sale. And in a panic she turned to me for help. And then I thought that if I write an article taking into account the information that a beginner needs, arranging it in stages, it will be convenient and visual. And a little reassure the sender of the parcel.

Step 1: Find out if there are restrictions on sending abroad

Check on the Russian Post website, here on this page, if there is a name in the list of prohibited goods that you plan to send abroad. On the same page, you can see the choice and size of packaging, as well as the sizes of shipments. Therefore, I will not repeat this information here.

If everything is in order, proceed to the next step.

Step 2: Choose a shipping method

You can send items and products by letter, small package and parcel. The choice of shipping method depends on the weight of the product, dimensions, strength.

Letter

The letter is intended for personal correspondence, sending documents, papers, magazines, postcards and other printed materials. The maximum weight is 2 kg. The maximum size is A4. If you are, for example, a designer of postcards, brochures, pictures, you can choose this method.

Parcel

This is an item that is larger in size or weight than a letter, but just like a letter with paper products and printed publications: books, magazines, posters.

The maximum weight of a parcel is 5 kg. The maximum sum of three dimensions (length + width + height) is 90 cm. Or the maximum length of a parcel is 60 cm.

small package

This is a small package sent overseas with unbreakable items.

Maximum weight 2 kg. As for dimensions, the maximum sum of three dimensions (length + width + height) is 90 cm. Or the maximum length of a small package is 60 cm.

If you are sending goods from Russia, then you can see the Mail tariffs at this link (international parcels, air transport). Without VAT - payment by stamps, with VAT - in cash.

The new tariffs are effective from December 3, 2018. You can read about how much shipping cost before.

If you want to send something small and not very fragile abroad (for example, bracelets, earrings, key chains, bars of soap, a knitted sweater, etc.), then this method is the most optimal and inexpensive.

Package

In this way, you can send various things, non-standard weight and size. You can read more about this method of sending on the mail website.

Step 3: Pack your shipping items

Goods must be packaged in such a way as to prevent damage during delivery. But you also need to consider that customs officers may suspect something is wrong and open your package for inspection.

Envelopes and boxes are usually available from the post office. But it is best to do this in advance, because. on the day of sending, there may not be a box or an envelope of the right size, and then you will have to solve this issue in a hurry.

If you are sending items that may be deformed during transportation, such as shaped candles, vases, clay figurines, etc., you can wrap each item individually with bubble wrap. Such a film is sold in large hardware stores.

It will also not be bad if you weigh your products in advance - this will come in handy for you in the next step.

Stage 4: Completing the customs declaration

After you have resolved the issue with the packaging, you need to fill out a customs declaration. Or download it all from the same website of the Russian Post (at the very bottom of the page), or get e yo at the post office.

Addition: you can fill out the CN 23 declaration online here on this resource, and then download and print it. I myself use this resource very often.

Important: the declaration is filled out in triplicate in the language accepted in the country of destination (for example, in English, French, etc.). The information must be reliable and well-written to avoid any kind of misunderstanding.

Sample of completion of the customs declaration No. CN 23

CN23 is most often not needed for small packages.

You can send a small insured package, but then the shipping cost will be higher. And if something happens to your shipment, the post office will be required to refund part of the funds.

Stage 5: Payment for the shipment and receipt of the track number

After everything is packaged, executed and signed, you pay for this service and receive a check in which the postal identifier will be written - a numerical combination of letters and numbers.

If you want to send an international parcel, you need to know a number of additional restrictions and prohibitions associated with it, as well as fill out the accompanying documents, including the customs declaration.

Types of international parcels

Among all the goods of international postal communication, there is their following division:

• parcels - paper items represented by manuscripts, photographs, books, letters, etc.;
• parcels - things and items that may have a specified value;
• small package - used to send small items or goods;
• bag "M" - select when sending printed papers to the same address.

Sending international parcels by Russian post is carried out only to countries that accept such mail, while it is necessary to fill out a basic set of documents - forms with addresses, declarations from the customs point, in addition, you can fill out: an inventory form for enclosed papers (if documents are sent) and a notification, if implied delivery of the parcel to the recipient personally.

The parcel with the accompanying completed documents must be provided to the postal operator. Customs authorities, in addition to registration of postal cargo, also control its delivery from the place of postal exchange to the destination. Only certain organizations and only from special places of international mail exchange can send and arrange such goods.

The rules for sending international parcels are spelled out in the regulations on the movement and taxation of postal goods. So it is allowed to transport parcels weighing no more than 30 kg and a total customs value of no more than 200 euros across the border.

Tariffs for sending international parcels

Depending on the type of goods being sent, its weight, as well as the type of transport that transports it, the rates for sending international parcels are calculated differently.

So the fee for a small package is calculated in the range from 100 g to 2000 g and is taken into account by land or air transport will be carried out. Tariffs for a special bag "M" are set for weights up to and over 5 kg, for a parcel - the country where the postal cargo is delivered, the type of transport that carries out the transportation, and an additional weight fee for each kg are taken into account.

How to calculate the shipping fee yourself

Summary tables with established payment rates for sending international parcels can be found at the postal exchange point, and they are also presented on the Internet. But you can calculate the cost of your own international delivery yourself. To do this, you only need access to the Web and a special program - the Tariff Calculator. The fields of the international parcel sending calculator should be filled in with the following information:

• indicate the country of origin;
• select the recipient country;
• determine the type of cargo (documents or non-documents);
• put down the dimensions of the cargo;
• indicate the amount of the declared value;
• mark additional services (delivery on duty or at weekends, express delivery, personally in hand, etc.).

After filling in all the fields, you must click on the calculation button and within a few minutes the program will give the final result, which is the cost of the package.

The fastest and most convenient way to send an email. Door-to-door delivery - the letter is picked up and delivered by a courier around the city, to another city, abroad.

The EMS express letter is a registered shipment, its delivery and delivery can be tracked using the tracking number.

How to send

1. The letter can be sent by courier or from a specialized post office that accepts EMS shipments. The envelope is provided free of charge. Find branch with EMS
2. To order additional services of declared value, cash on delivery, inventory of attachments or SMS notifications, inform the courier or post office employee about this.

Additional services

• Attachment Description. You will receive a confirmation of the contents of the letter and the date it was sent, certified by the postal worker.
• C.O.D. To receive a letter, the addressee will have to pay the amount you specified. The amount of cash on delivery cannot exceed the amount of the declared value.
• Declared value. Your letter is insured. If something happens to the letter, you can receive full or partial compensation. The maximum value of an EMS letter is 50,000 rubles.

Our company has a developed network of partners around the world, which allows us to carry out delivery abroad as reliably as possible.

You can contact us even if you need to deliver highly confidential papers or a fragile package. The company cooperates with leading carriers, and our staff includes experienced logisticians and forwarders.
Thanks to this, our services always select the most convenient and efficient way to deliver any type of shipment.
We work with both individuals and corporate clients. Payment for express delivery services abroad can be made in cash or non-cash form. At the same time, regular corporate clients can make post-paid payments at the end of each month.
In the process of international delivery of documents, parcels and cargo abroad, we inform you on our website or by phone. After the shipment is delivered, you will definitely receive a notification.

delivery terms

The main direction of our activity is express delivery abroad.

The minimum delivery time is 1 day, however, the timing depends on the destination. You can check the exact dates with our operators at the time of registration of the application. After receiving the parcel, we immediately transfer the shipment to the dispatch service. You can be sure that your order will be executed with maximum efficiency at any stage of international delivery.
A courier call in our company is carried out at the selected time interval, but no later than 18:00. The company provides a guarantee for strict observance of delivery terms. If, for reasons beyond our control, the order was delivered later than the specified time, we will compensate the client for the amount of the additional tariff.

Shipping cost

The company offers favorable rates for the delivery of parcels abroad.

We apply a competent billing system, and also enjoy the benefits of long-term trusting relationships with our partners. That is why Multipocht customers have the opportunity to urgently send documents abroad inexpensively without loss of delivery quality.
We have a system for optimizing the costs of international delivery of documents and parcels. If the shipment is not urgent, then we will offer you the most economical way to transport it by increasing the delivery time. This option is especially convenient for those customers who need to deliver a parcel or cargo at minimal cost. The cost optimization system allows our customers to save up to 40% of the cost of express delivery services.

Additional services

Multipochta also provides a number of additional services related to the delivery of documents, parcels and cargo abroad:

• Package. We carry out professional packaging for the delivery of parcels and cargo of any size abroad. At your request, we can pack the shipment in the base container, which is usually used for this type of parcels. If you are transporting documents of high secrecy or fragile items, the shipment will be packed in special packaging. For customers ordering packaging directly from our office, we are pleased to offer packaging free of charge.
• Insurance. An important advantage of our company is the ability to insure the sent parcel. This service gives you a money back guarantee in case of loss or damage. We cooperate with the largest insurance companies and provide insurance at a rate of 0.5%. The rate is determined by the nature of the shipment, the method of its transportation and the delivery time. If you decide to take out insurance for the parcel, then our specialists will calculate for you the exact cost of the insurance premium in a short time.
• Customs clearance. If your package or cargo is subject to customs clearance, then we are ready to help you with all customs formalities. Our company employs experienced logisticians who are well versed in the intricacies of Russian and foreign customs legislation.

We have a system for optimizing the costs of international delivery of documents and parcels. If the shipment is not urgent, then we will offer you the most economical way to transport it by increasing the delivery time. This option is especially convenient for those customers who need to deliver a parcel or cargo at minimal cost. The cost optimization system allows our customers to save up to 40% of the cost of express delivery services.

Do you need to send a parcel, letter or package, but there is no time to go to the delivery service? It's not a problem. You can order a courier to your home.

For everyday affairs, it is often not possible to do what has long been planned or needed due to circumstances - to send a letter to parents, a parcel to children, or to make any other shipments. If earlier you had to spend a lot of time on this, most of which was taken up by the road to the courier service, now you can call the courier and calmly go about your business. He will spend time on the road, not you.

Courier order from "Express.Ru"

"Express.Ru" is a courier service focused on the convenience of its customers, that is, you. We provide convenient terms of cooperation to free up your time. We invite you to use our courier call service. With our employees, you can send anything you want: both a letter to another city, and any item to a neighboring area. We will also help you deliver anything you want to your home: a parcel from the post office, ordered goods, and so on.

By placing an order for a courier, you will receive the following options:

• Saving time on the road to send a parcel or letter.
• Performing unplanned tasks, without interruption from the main work or household chores.
• The assignment of a part of the cases to the courier - the delivery of goods, the transportation of this or that cargo.
• Save your energy and do everything that you have planned for the day.

Our courier service operates seven days a week, 24 hours a day, you can place an order on Friday evening or Wednesday night - and we will deliver it without wasting time.

Advantages of our company

The Express.Ru company guarantees high-quality and responsible service. Cooperation with us has its advantages:

• Affordable prices for all types of courier services.
• Quick arrival of the courier at the appointed address: it does not matter if it is in an office building or a private house.
• An extensive range of services for the delivery of any cargo, parcels, letters.
• Fast delivery in the city and region.
• Qualified registration of cargo and other parcels for long-distance shipments.
• Round the clock work: early in the morning or late at night, we are ready to take your call and make a delivery.
• Always polite and competent couriers: whatever you need, they will explain the order of delivery and provision of services.
• Ability to pay for services in various ways.
• Work within the city (Moscow and St. Petersburg) and in the surrounding area.

Working with us, you get convenience, reliability and a professional approach. You can call a courier in Moscow and St. Petersburg - to any area.

Call a courier in Moscow

"Express.Ru" serves all districts and districts of Moscow, so you have the opportunity to call a courier wherever you want. As one of the largest cities, our capital has not the easiest routes. Therefore, it is extremely important to know the city well in order to get to your destination as quickly as possible. Our couriers have an excellent command of the city map, they can bypass sudden and regular traffic jams in order to reduce travel time and quickly take orders.

Call a courier in St. Petersburg

Express.Ru also operates in the northern capital of our country. When making an urgent call for a courier, be sure that he will arrive at your place as quickly as possible in the conditions of this city with its complex street intersections. Our couriers choose the shortest routes and detours of traffic jams, unscheduled work and other obstacles and strive to quickly arrive on call. Our goal is to provide you with timely and fast service.