Shipping to Mexico with the United States Postal Service
Shipping to Mexico with the United States Postal Service
Article by Vik Tantry
The United States Postal Service is a self-supporting federal agency which operates on mail and package shipping not just in the home country but also across the globe. Being one of the most trusted government agencies, it provide services to millions of national and international mailing and shipping needs which allow USPS to revenue 6 billion dollars annually. You will only be able to send small to medium shipments like letters and packages via USPS.International shipping services offered by the USPS has a maximum of 70 pounds (31.82 kilos) depending on the type of delivery options to Mexico which are as follows.
1. Global Express Guaranteed – This shipping option includes a money back guarantee. It’s the fasted guarantee date service to Mexico they offer. The weight limit for these packages is 70 lbs and the dimensions of the package cannot exceed 46″ L x 35″ W x 46″ H. Shipping weight determines the price and range from .95 to 7.25.
2. Express Mail International – Different countries have different weight limits for these packages. The maximum for Mexico is 44 lbs. Dimensions limit is 36 inches in length, 79 inches in length plus girth combined. Mexican shipments with this option do not include a money back guarantee. When compared to Global Express Delivery, this option can save you as much as in shipping costs.
3. Priority Mail International – This is the most reliable, economical way to send a piece of mail or package to Mexico or other international destinations. The weight limit of deliveries to Mexico is the same to that of the Express Mail International but the individual dimensions is limited to 42 inches in length, 79 inches in length plus girth combined. Money back guarantee is not available also. With prices ranging between to 5, the advantages of this option are all in the price.
4. First-Class Mail International – This delivery option has the outstanding value for shipping your packages to Mexico with a price range of .23 to .77 but the weight limit is 64 ounces while the dimension limits is 24 inches long and no more than 36 inches in combined length, height, and depth. No money guarantee.
5. Airmail M-Bags – This is the option for bags and sacks, with a weight minimum of 11 pounds and a limit of 66 pounds, including the sack’s tare weight. Delivery rate starts at .95 at the minimum.It’s important to point out that shipping prices are normally lower between NAFTA countries. These prices only apply to those shipments coming from the United States.
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