Shipping Basics

Priority Mail Express International refund
Can I Get a Priority Mail Express International Refund?
If you paid to ship Priority Mail Express International Service, you can apply for a refund if your package wasn't delivered by the scheduled delivery date.
ship cookies and baked goods
The Cheapest Way to Ship Cookies and Baked Goods
The cheapest way to ship cookies & baked goods is USPS First Class Package Service for packages under 1 lb, and Priority Mail Cubic for packages over 1 lb.
buy shipping labels for multiple addresses
Can I Buy Shipping Labels for Multiple Addresses?
When you use shipping software, you can buy shipping labels for multiple addresses at once by either integrating your store or uploading spreadsheet files.
Ship to Federal Prison
How to Ship to Federal Prisons in the United States
You can only send clothes and authorized medical devices if you want to ship to federal prisons, and you need to get written approval from the institution.
customs fees are paid by recipients of international shipments
Who Pays Customs Fees, the Shipper or Recipient?
For international shipments, recipients are responsible for paying customs fees if the package contains items that qualify for that country's import taxes.
ship aerosols with usps
Can I Ship Aerosols with USPS?
You can ship aerosols with USPS! However, the type of service USPS allows you to purchase depends on whether your aerosols are flammable or non-flammable.
USPS lost my package
What Do I Do if USPS Lost My Package?
If you believe that USPS lost your package after waiting 7 days or more, you can file a missing mail search request and potentially file an insurance claim.
USPS maximum weight limits
What are the USPS Maximum Weight Limits?
Check out our list of the USPS maximum weight limits for each domestic mail class, including First Class Package Service, Priority Mail, and Retail Ground.
military addresses require customs forms
Do I Need Customs Forms to Ship to Military Addresses?
No matter if you use shipping software or ship at the Post Office, USPS requires you to fill out customs forms when shipping to and from military addresses.
USPS Insurance
Does USPS Insurance Cover the Cost of Postage?
Your USPS insurance will cover your postage as well as the value of the contents in your package, as long as your claim doesn't exceed the maximum coverage.
ship flats with USPS
Can I Use Package Services to Send Flats with USPS?
You are unable to ship flats with USPS in order to obtain a tracking number, since USPS treats flats as envelopes that can only be sent through the mail.
USPS does not deliver regular mail on Sundays and major holidays
What Are the Days USPS Does Not Deliver?
USPS does not deliver regular mail on Sundays, and on the ten federal holidays such as New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Columbus Day, Christmas Day and more.