Donald Thompson
Booking an international parcel delivery can feel like an intimidating task, regardless of whether you are doing it for the first time or have done it numerous times earlier. Maybe you are sending a gift to someone who lives overseas, shipping an order for business purposes or returning something you have purchased from an international retailer.
Here are a few things to take care before sending parcels abroad:
1. Is my parcel allowed in the destination country?
Before you send an item to a foreign country, for example, when you send item to Hong Kong (ส่งของไปฮ่องกง, which is the term in Thai) always check whether the items in your package are permitted in the destination region. Many things are allowed in some countries but are prohibited in others. For example, rice, food colorings, and food preservatives are not allowed in Hong Kong. Visit the destination country’s official postal website to know what’s allowed and what’s not.
2. Have I packaged the parcel properly?
Packaging your parcel properly is very important. If the item is fragile, you can use bubble wraps or wrap it with a soft towel or lots of tissue paper and then pack it within a box or envelope. High-grade packaging ensures that your parcel is not damaged in transportation.
3. Do I have all the necessary documents?
There are some paper works needed when sending an item to a foreign country. First and foremost, you must complete the invoice. It is used by the customs agents and contains information regarding the contents of the parcel and the value of the item. If the parcel contains any chemical, additional permit documents are required. While shipping food items you require No Objection Certificate (NOC). Attach the copies of these documents to the outside of the parcel in an envelope.
4. Have I provided all the necessary details?
It is necessary to provide details of the sender as well as the receiver. These details include name, address, phone number, and email ID. Some countries don’t entertain a delivery without the details of the receiver. So it is best to provide all the information before you book a shipment.
5. What is the price of sending mail to foreign countries?
The price of sending mail to foreign countries(ส่งจดหมายไปต่างประเทศราคา, term in Thai) depends on the service provider. There may be additional customs charges you have to pay depending on your parcel and its value, especially in the destination nation. You can estimate the value of the parcel by measuring its dimensions, namely, its height, width, length, and its weight. You can use the estimated price to determine the cheapest service provider.
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