Pirate Ship

Some tips for creating international labels on Pirate Ship

International Shipping Guide

Learn how you can access the cheapest international shipping rates on the seven seas!

Simple Export Rate®

Learn about international customs Harmonization #'s, also known as Harmonized System (HS) or Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code

What is a Harmonization Number?

Learn what to do with the extra pages that come with international USPS and UPS labels you purchase on Pirate Ship

What do I do with commercial invoices and customs forms?

Learn about EORI numbers for shipments going to the European Union, when you need them, and where you include them on your labels

What is an EORI number?

Learn where to find customs forms when creating labels in Pirate Ship and the kinds of information you need to include

How do I fill out a customs form?

What are customs duties and import taxes?

Providing sufficient information in your customs forms helps ensure that your shipments make it to your international recipients

Best practices for filling out customs forms

Most international shipments only require a single integrated customs form, but for some shipments, you may need to print multiple labels

How many copies of customs forms do I need for international shipments?

You can't use Pirate Ship in Canada or other countries outside the U.S., since we only offer postage originating from U.S. addresses

Can I use Pirate Ship in Canada or countries outside the U.S.?

Learn about some basic strategies for formatting addresses when creating international labels

Tips for formatting international addresses

You can't fill out a blank customs form on the USPS website unless you buy a corresponding label directly from USPS

Can I create a customs form without buying a label?

Learn about Returned Merchandise Authorization shipments, how they're taxed, and why you should send them with either USPS or UPS directly

Can I send an RMA (Returned Merchandise Authorization) shipment on Pirate Ship?

Learn how global events may impact the speed of your international shipment

Why isn't my international package showing tracking updates?

Here's a running list of countries you can't ship to right now with USPS or UPS

List of countries not currently accepting shipments from USPS or UPS

See the list of 55 countries where you enjoy full package tracking with our international service Simple Export Rate

List of countries with full tracking for Simple Export Rate®

Learn about the types of shipments you can't send with our exclusive international service Simple Export Rate

Items you can't ship with Simple Export Rate®

Learn about the specific character restrictions you'll face when entering recipient names & addresses on Pirate Ship

Can I use characters other than standard Latin characters on my labels?

Learn about new rules you need to follow to prevent delays when you ship packages to Mexico

New customs rules for shipments going to Mexico

Learn about the EU & Northern Ireland's General Product Safety Regulation and how to follow these guidelines

What is the GPSR for products going to the EU and Northern Ireland?

Learn how Canada Post's workers refusing overtime might cause delays for shipments going to Canada from May 23rd onward

A possible Canada Post strike may affect USPS shipments

International Shipping

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