Shipping Questions

Do I need packaging to ship something?
Do I Need a Package to Ship Something?
The first step to shipping any kind of item is to find the right packaging for it, but did you know that packaging technically isn't required?
can you mail money
Can You Mail Money with USPS?
While it is not illegal to mail money with the Postal Service, it is generally not advisable unless you have no other options for sending it.
International Media Mail
Does USPS Offer International Media Mail Service?
USPS doesn't offer international Media Mail rates, but you can use First Class Package International, Priority Mail International, and more.
Shavon Keys
Who is Shavon Keys?
Shavon Keys is the new Vice President of Sales in the Chief Customer and Marketing Officer (CCMO) organization for the US Postal Service.
ship tax documents
Can I Ship Tax Documents to the IRS?
While you can ship tax documents to the Internal Revenue Service, they prefer you to send them via Certified Mail at your local Post Office.
ship a dog
Can I Ship a Dog with USPS?
You cannot under any circumstances ship a dog with USPS. Shippers should consider private couriers that provide dog transportation services.
USPS shipping labels expire after 28 days
Do USPS Shipping Labels Expire?
USPS shipping labels technically expire 28 days after you buy them, but some Post Offices refuse packages after just a few days have passed.
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.