As the holiday season gets into full swing, you may have friends or relatives who live overseas, or find yourself on the other side of the world from your loved ones. Whatever the case may be, you’ll want to make sure you can still send them presents safely and reliably. However, when shipping items overseas, it is important to know how your items should be packaged, what items should or should not be sent, and much more so that you aren’t disappointed by smashed presents or customs rejections. We’re on hand with some helpful tips to keep in mind when sending gifts overseas to make sure your package reaches its intended destination.
Individuals and Businesses
As well as individuals, many businesses also regularly find themselves needing to send items overseas. In an effort to keep their businesses growing, many companies send international gift deliveries to customers and business partners. Since most business shipments are larger than individual shipments, it is always best to work with a shipping company that has extensive experience in this area.
Door-to-Door Shipping Options
When you’re ready to ship gifts overseas, you want to be confident that your packages will start out at your door and ultimately end up at the door of your friends or family. Fortunately, at Stasher we have various door-to-door shipping options to choose from:
- If you are looking for a cost-effective way to ship your gifts, standard shipping is probably the best bet for you.
- However, if you need something sent faster so that it reaches its destination within 24 to 72 hours, our express delivery service may be ideal.
- Should you have items that have special requirements or are unusually shaped, we have individual more specialised options for shipping your gifts overseas.
- Finally, businesses can take advantage of our economical pallet delivery, which allows for a larger quantity of items to be shipped at once.
What are the Best Gifts to Send Overseas?
If you have friends or family abroad that you’ll be buying gifts for, you might be stumped for what to give them. Fortunately, we’ve been in this business a long time, so we’ve got plenty of suggestions for the most popular gifts to ship overseas. In many cases, people love to send chocolate and other gastronomic delights, and even a bottle of champagne or other alcoholic beverage now and again. As for other popular gifts shipped globally, these usually include perfumes, jewelry, cosmetic items, souvenirs, various types of home accessories, paintings, and of course many types of electronic gadgets. Whether it’s for Christmas, someone’s birthday, wedding, anniversary, or other special occasion, we will work with you to make sure these and other types of gifts reach those special people in your life.
How Should Gifts be Packed for Overseas Shipment?
Fortunately, there isn’t much difference as to how items should be packed for domestic or international shipping. To begin with, it is best if you can keep the items you are shipping in their original packaging. Next, try to use bubble wrap on all items, especially any that may be in danger of breaking. Once everything is properly wrapped, place your items in a sturdy cardboard shipping box, then fill any empty space inside the box with newspaper, or other materials like tissue paper. Finally, close the box and seal it with plenty of adhesive shipping tape, and if necessary add a shipping label. Should anything you’re sending be delicate, you can write “Fragile” or “Handle with Care” on the box, or use stickers for this purpose.
What Gifts Cannot be Sent Overseas?
While almost anything can be shipped overseas, there are some items that may present certain problems. However, keep in mind that different transport companies have different rules as to which if any items may be prohibited. As a general rule, customs will stop anything that would be difficult or dangerous to ship. For example, if you are wanting to ship a large quantity of alcohol, perishable goods, or certain types of valuables, always make sure you know what rules may apply to your shipment. While this sounds complicated, the best thing to do is check the customs rules and regulations for the country you are shipping to, as well as the rules of the delivery service you are using.
How Much Will it Cost to Ship Gifts Overseas?
Since each package is different, many factors will come into play regarding how much your shipment will cost. To begin with, costs will vary depending on whether you select standard shipping, express delivery, or other services related to packages of unusual weight or shape. In addition, you’ll need to take into consideration things like the shipping distance, which can also increase or decrease the shipping cost. While this may have you thinking twice, don’t worry. With most overseas gift shipments, costs can be kept very reasonable while also making sure your package arrives at its destination on time.
Will My Package be Insured?
Absolutely. When we ship overseas packages for our customers, we guarantee your package will always be insured. Since the safety of your package as well as your satisfaction is our top priority, you can count on us to offer you various types of affordable insurance options for your package. As an added precaution, we recommend that you keep the original invoice for your items if possible, since this will serve as proof of their value.
Get Started Today
Before you know it, the holiday season will be here and gone. Rather than wait until the last minute to ship your package overseas and keep your fingers crossed your gifts arrive on time and in excellent condition, get started today by requesting an instant quote for your shipment.
By visiting stasher.com/delivery, you can do this and find the answers to all your shipping questions. By placing your trust and your packages in our care, you’re guaranteed peace of mind knowing your package is safely on its way to your loved ones.
