First-Class Package International Service
Affordable Shipping for Packages Under 4 lbs
First-Class Package International Service® (FCPIS®) is a popular way to:
- Send packages up to 4 lbs (64 oz), valued at up to $400, worldwide. (Destination countries may have other restrictions.)
- Get delivery confirmation to select countries.
- Retail prices start at $15.75.
To send large envelopes under 15.994 oz, letters up to 3.5 oz, and postcards: See First-Class Mail International® service.
Prepare Now: Starting March 1, 2023, packages sent to countries that follow European Union (EU) customs rules will need more-detailed content descriptions for customs forms. Learn what you need to do.
Features & Pricing
- Ship worldwide to over 180 countries
- Price varies based on weight and destination
- Delivery varies by destination
- Get Electronic USPS Delivery Confirmation® International (E-USPS DELCON INTL®) when you ship online to select destinations, although certain limitations may apply:
Australia
Belarus
Belgium
Canada
Croatia
Cyprus
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Georgia, Republic of Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Hong Kong Iceland
India
Indonesia
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Korea, Republic of (South Korea)
Lebanon
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malaysia
Malta
Netherlands New Zealand
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Singapore
Slovak Republic (Slovakia)
Sweden
Switzerland
Thailand
Turkiye
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - Eligible for extra services (Certificate of Mailing, Registered Mail® Service and Return Receipt Service), except for items using E-USPS DELCON INTL service.
Weight, Size, & Shape Requirements
- Maximum weight is 4 lbs (64 oz).
- Packages (Other Than Rolls):
- Length (the longest dimension): minimum, 6 inches; maximum, 24 inches.
- Height: minimum, 4 inches.
- Combined Length, Height, and Depth (thickness): maximum 36 inches.
- The postage, address, customs form, and any other required elements must be on a side that’s at least 6 inches long x 4 inches high.
- Rolls (Tubes):
- Length: minimum, 4 inches; maximum, 36 inches.
- Length plus twice the diameter (combined): minimum, 6-¾ inches; maximum, 42 inches.
- Some countries have specific prohibitions and restrictions.
Customs Forms
Note: Starting March 1, 2023, packages sent to countries that follow European Union (EU) customs rules will need more-detailed content descriptions for customs forms. Learn what you need to do.
When you send international packages using First-Class Package International Service, your package must have a complete and computer-generated customs form:
- If you use Click-N-Ship® service to print your own postage, it will print a customs form for you.
Print a Label & Customs Form - If you’re paying for your postage at the Post Office, save time: Print your own customs form and bring it with your package to the Post Office.
Create a Customs Form Online - Otherwise, you can bring your package to the Post Office, fill out Form PS 2976-R, and give it to the USPS® retail associate so they can create and print your customs form.
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