Shipping Questions

intercept a USPS package
Can I Intercept a USPS Package?
As long as USPS hasn't marked the status of your package as "Out for Delivery," you may attempt to intercept it on the USPS website for a fee.
How to ship lithium ion batteries internationally
Can I Ship Lithium Ion Batteries Internationally?
You can ship lithium ion batteries internationally as long as they are pre-installed within the equipment they power, but otherwise you can't.
Why is my international package taking so long?
Why is My International Package Taking So Long?
Global events can disrupt supply chains and cause dead spots in tracking while your international package takes longer to arrive than normal.
Minimum package size
Is there a Minimum Package Size to Ship with USPS?
The minimum package size to ship with USPS is at least 3 inches high, 6 inches long, and 1/4 inch thick, or 6x3x0.25" in decimal format.
return a package back to me
How Long Does it Take for USPS to Return a Package?
The time it takes for USPS to return a package back to you varies from one week to a few, and depends on the reason USPS couldn't deliver it.
USPS doesn't let you turn USPS boxes inside out
Can I Turn USPS Boxes Inside Out?
Though many shippers think they can turn USPS boxes inside out, USPS doesn't allow for this practice and may refuse a package because of it.
ship gunpowder
Is It Legal to Ship Gunpowder?
While UPS and FedEx both handle gunpowder, you can't ship it without proper hazmat certification, and you'll be restricted to ground service.
which USPS services come with insurance
Which USPS Services Come With Insurance?
Not every USPS shipping service comes with insurance included in the cost of postage. Learn which USPS services come with insurance today!
ship furniture with USPS
Can I Ship Furniture with USPS?
Most packages with furniture pieces are too heavy or big to be shipped with USPS. Learn about your other options for shipping furniture today!
USPS ePacket
What is the USPS ePacket Service?
USPS ePacket is a joint service between USPS and Hong Kong Post, offering a quick way for shippers to source items from China and Hong Kong.
Combine USPS insurance
Can I Combine USPS Insurance with Third-Party Insurance?
There's nothing technically wrong with combining USPS insurance with third-party insurance, but it isn't the cleanest way to protect yourself.
Sal Vacca
Who is Sal Vacca?
Appointed in 2020, Salvatore "Sal" Vacca is the US Postal Service's Vice President of Retail and Delivery Operations for the Atlantic Area.