International Shipping/Mailing Solutions

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1 International Shipping/Mailing Solutions Laurie Cieciuch USPS Global Business 1 GOALS OF THIS SESSION Help take the mystery out of international shipping and mailing Explore the range of USPS international services 2

2 Most USPS domestic services have a comparable or similar international version. 3 USPS Package Services DOMESTIC INTERNATIONAL Express Mail Global Express Guaranteed (GXG) Express Mail International (EMI) Priority Mail Priority Mail International (PMI) Parcel Post /Parcel Select 4

3 International Parcel Market Provider Delivery Schedule Global Express Guaranteed (1-3 Days) Express Mail International (3-5 Days) Priority Mail International (6-10 Days) International Priority (1-3 Days) International Economy (2-5 Days) Worldwide Saver Worldwide Express (1-3 Days) Worldwide Expedited (2-5 Days) Express Worldwide (# of days vary) Express Worldwide (# of days vary) 5 Global Express Guaranteed Our fastest international shipping service, with transportation and delivery by FedEx Express. GXG is the best value option in the market to send your urgent international shipments Service attributes Delivery in 1 to 3 business days* Ships to over 190 countries Advanced tracking with full shipment visibility Money-back guarantee assures timely delivery Available through the retail counter only Pricing Save up to 10% online for commercial base pricing Save up to 17% for commercial plus pricing From $44.00 at the Post Office *For many major markets..average number of days may vary. Visit usps.com/international for more information. 6

4 Express Mail International Fast, reliable service with date-certain delivery to select countries Service Features Delivery in 3 to 5 business days* Free pickup at your door Free return of undeliverable packages Full tracking Flat Rate Envelope and Boxes available Pricing Save up to 8% online for commercial base pricing Save up to 15% for commercial plus pricing From $29.25 for retail pricing to Canada, $32.90 for to other countries *For many major markets..average number of days may vary. Visit usps.com/international for more information. 7 Priority Mail International Reliable and affordable way to send mail and packages up to 70 lbs to over 190 countries Service Features Delivery in 6 to 10 business days* Reliable and affordable Suite of Flat rate options Built-in indemnity Includes delivery status with our Track & Confirm tool** Pricing Save up to 5% online for commercial base pricing Save up to 10% for commercial plus pricing From $23.25 for retail pricing *For many major markets..average number of days may vary. Visit usps.com/international for more information. ** Not available for Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes 8

5 2012 Global Package Pricing Retail Discount up to Minimum Revenue Commitment Global Commercial Base GXG EMI PMI Discount up to 10% 8% 5% Minimum Revenue Commitment Global Commercial Plus GXG EMI PMI Discount up to 17% 15% 10% Minimum Revenue Commitment $100,000 annually Global Expedited Package Services (GEPS) Discount up to Minimum Revenue Commitment GXG EMI PMI Customized $200,000 annually 9 USPS Letter Mail/Printed Matter/Small Package Services DOMESTIC INTERNATIONAL First-Class Mail First Class Mail International (FCMI) First-Class Mail Presort International Priority Airmail (IPA) Standard Mail International Surface Air Lift (ISAL) Business Reply Mail (BRM) International Business Reply Service (IBRS) International services available for items weighing up to 4 pounds (except IBRS) 10

6 First Class Mail International (FCMI) Single-piece international service for letters, large envelopes, and small packages. Send anything up to 4 pounds to more than 190 countries. Transit time varies by destination Registered Mail service available Can be used with various PC Postage vendors Pricing starts from 85 for postcards* and 1ounce letter* *Meeting the criteria for postcard/letter price 11 International Priority Airmail (IPA) 4 to 7 day service for volume mailings of individual items weighing up to 4 pounds Prices are significantly lower than regular single-piece First Class Mail International (airmail) Typically used for small merchandise packages, letter mail (i.e. financial statements, business correspondence), direct mail advertising, catalogs, publications and other types of printed matter Transported by air directly to the destination country, then processed as First-Class Type Mail Service available to all countries IPA is comparable to First- Class Presort 12

7 International Surface Air Lift (ISAL) 7 to 14 day service for volume mailings of items weighing up to 4 pounds Lower prices than IPA Typically used for small merchandise packages, direct mail advertising, catalogs, publications and other types of printed matter Transported by air to the destination country, then processed as Standard Type Mail ISAL is comparable to Standard Mail 13 IPA/ISAL vs. Non-USPS Alternatives US Identity US postal markings and return address Free return of undeliverables directly to your US return address Direct routing from US to destination country USPS security and reliability - dispatched from the US as USPS mail, not as commercial freight Competitive pricing Easy to use through Postal Qualified Wholesalers (PQWs) 14

8 USPS IPA/ISAL ABC ABC East East Imhoff Imhoff Road Road Norman, OK OK USA USA U.S POSTAGE PAID U.S POSTAGE PAID CHICAGO IL CHICAGO IL PERMIT NO. 456 PERMIT NO. 456 Sr. Sr. D. D. Juan Juan Lopez Lopez Alcala, Alcala, MADRID SPAIN SPAIN 15 NON-USPS ALTERNATIVE ABC ABC Postfach Darmstadt DEUTSCHLAND Sr. Sr. D. D. Juan Juan Lopez Lopez Alcala, Alcala, MADRID SPAIN SPAIN 16

9 Commercial epacket Commercial epacket COMING SOON Economical lightweight e-commerce solution for lightweight, low value merchandise 4-7 day service Delivery confirmation Free return of undeliverables directly to your US return address Countries: Canada, Australia, Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, New Zealand, Sweden, Spain, Ireland, Finland, France, Portugal and UK 17 Postal Qualified Wholesalers (PQW) International mail service providers that meet special USPS criteria Provide customers with access to significant USPS volume discounts Services include pick-up, mail preparation, drop-ship at USPS international gateways, etc. Details at: 18

10 International Business Reply Service (IBRS) International respondents send items without affixing postage Items are returned via airmail directly to your US response address Available for postcards and envelopes up to 2 ounces Service available from all countries Postage paid only for items returned IBRS prices: Envelopes up to 2 ounces: $1.50 Cards: $ IBRS Canada Small Package Return Designed for return of merchandise and recyclable materials weighing up to 4 pounds Integrated label includes IBRS format and customs form Items mailed at Canada Post (CPC) retail counters and delivered directly to customer in US Postage paid only for items returned 20

11 IBRS Canada Small Package Return Label 21 Customs Forms PS Form 2976 A or CP 72 (the wide, white form) Use when sending merchandise PS Form 2976-A is used Mostly for dutiable items valued over $ 400 Used in conjunction with PS 2976-E clear envelope EEL/PFC All Priority Mail International parcels must use PS Form 2976-A 22

12 Customs Forms PS 2976 or CN 22 (the green and white form) Used for documents, printed matter, and small parcels Form PS 2976 is used for items that Are valued under $400 Weigh more than 16 ounces (one pound) Are potentially dutiable First-Class Mail International parcels require PS Form For more on our international offerings

13 Questions? USPS information contact: 25