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International Mail Services and Classes

There are five major types of international mail:

Class	Estimated Delivery	Description
Global Express Guaranteed® (GXGTM)	1-3 days	Reliable, high-speed, time-definite service Meets destination-specific delivery standards or postage is refunded Liability is limited to $100, unless additional optional insurance purchased Weight limit is 70 pounds, but some countries have a lower maximum weight limit (check with Mail Services) More from USPS »
Global Express Mail® (EMS)	3-5 days	An expedited service Insurance up to a maximum of $100; additional insurance available with some restrictions Return receipt service available at no additional charge (some country limitations) Weight limit is 70 pounds, but some countries have a lower maximum weight limit (check with Mail Services) Expedited handling in the destination country, but no postage refund guarantee if a delivery delay occurs More from USPS »
Global Priority Mail® (GPM)	4-6 days	Accelerated airmail service For sending correspondence, business documents, advertising messages, printed matter, and light-weight merchandise 4 pounds and under Service to over 51 countries and territories worldwide Mail receives priority handling to all its destinations Special services, such as registry, return receipt, recorded delivery, and insurance, are not available in combination with GPM service. More from USPS »
First Class Mail International Service	4-7 days	Available for letters, flats, or small parcels Send to virtually any country in the world 4 pound limit Special services, such as return receipt and recorded delivery, may be added to letter-post on a country-specific basis More from USPS »

See the USPS for size limits on international mail.

Did you know there are restrictions and prohibitions for international mailings? Certain items are always prohibited. In addition, each country has special prohibitions and/or restrictions.

For a full description of available International mailing services, see the USPS International Mail Manual.

To determine if your mailing requires a Customs form, see the USPS requirements.

For more in International Mailing Services, visit the following:

• International Mail & Packages (USPS)
• International Mailing Manual - Services Section
• International Rates

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