Shipping guide
Shipping Guide
Practical advice on what you can send, how shipping cost and customs work, and how to ship from Thailand without problems.
What can I send?
4 articles
- Prohibited Items for International Shipping — Explained in Detail1. All living things — people and animals — including organs, tissue, bodily fluids, remains or ashes. 2. Hazardous materials such as chemicals, flammable items, lighters and lighter gas. 3…
- Can I Send Food with UPS or DHL?Food is subject to many export restrictions concerning cleanliness, hygiene, safety and product standards. With DHL or UPS, only some types of food can be sent, and only to some countries —…
- Can You Send Food and Medicine to the USA?Sending food and medicine to the USA is subject to export restrictions. Check the details below. **Information courtesy of DHL
- Shipping a Pillow Overseas — Why Does It Cost So Much?Why is it so expensive to send a pillow overseas when it is so light? Some customers find this confusing, so here is the explanation. For international air shipments, carriers weigh a parce…
Shipping cost & customs
4 articles
- How Do UPS and DHL Calculate International Shipping Cost?DHL and UPS calculate the international shipping charge by comparing two weights: 1. The actual weight of the goods including the box.2. The dimensional weight of the box: width × length × …
- Tips to Save Money on Door-to-Door International ShippingHere are a few simple tips worth sharing for keeping the cost of door-to-door shipping as low as possible: 1. Choose the service type — economy express arrives about 2–3 working days later …
- Does the Declared Value on the Invoice Affect Import Tax?The price and value of the goods inevitably affect the taxes due, which are normally the recipient’s responsibility. The tax rate depends on the type of goods. Exporters should look into cu…
- How Should I Declare the Value of Goods Shipped with DHL or UPS?Declare the value of your goods as accurately as possible. Customs authorities in every country already have reference prices for different kinds of goods; an unreasonable value may be insp…
How to ship
5 articles
- International Shipping for Beginners: Getting Started with UPS, DHL and FedExIf you are starting a business that ships overseas, consider the following: 1. Check your goods — make sure the items are not restricted or prohibited in the destination country.2. Pack you…
- How to Ship Overseas with UPS or DHL Without Problems3 simple rules to get your parcel to the recipient with UPS or DHL without problems: 1. The goods — must not be prohibited items.2. The packing — pack well, in a sturdy box no bigger than U…
- How Does Air Door-to-Door Shipping Work?For air door-to-door shipping you can contact a courier company such as DHL, UPS, FedEx or TNT. 1. Shipping as a company — open a member account with the courier, preparing the documents it…
- Will a Gift-Wrapped Parcel Be Opened for Inspection?Every item must be checked before it is packed into the box, to make sure it is not a prohibited item. Otherwise, the service provider may refuse to ship it.
- What Individuals Should Know Before Using a Shipping AgentWhen you send a parcel overseas through a shipping agent, how do you make sure you are not deceived by fraudsters posing as one? Individuals who want to send parcels abroad can use a shippi…
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