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United States of America (USA)

Letters and small parcels*

Letters (letter correspondence with documents)

Small parcels (correspondence with items)

Standard+ / insured letters and small parcels

Maximum insurance

0 €

Delivery notification

Secogram

International Business Reply Service (IBRS)

Shipment cancellation / address change

Approximate delivery time**

5-10 days

* Small parcel shipments are available to business customers only.

** Due to customs procedures, shipment processing in the USA may take longer.

Parcel shipments*

Maximum weight of shipments

30 kg

Maximum size of the shipments

length of any dimension - 1.05 m 
length and largest circumference - 2 m

Standard +/insured shipments

Maximum insurance amount

4223 €‎

Collection of shipment at the pickup point upon request

“Fragile” shipments **

Notification of delivery for Standard / Registered shipment

Notification of delivery for Standard+ / Insured shipment

Approximate delivery time***

5-10 days

* Parcel shipments are available to business customers only.

** Proper packaging required

*** Due to customs procedures, shipment processing in the USA may take longer.

Parcel Size Restrictions

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Letters (max 2 kg)

A + B + C < 90 cm; A= max 60 cm; C= max 2 cm

Small parcels (max 2 kg)

A + B + C < 90 cm; A= max 60 cm;

Standard parcels (max 30 kg)

A + (B+C) × 2 ≤ 200 cm; A = max 105 cm

Premium parcels (max 30 kg)

A + (B+C) × 2 ≤ 300 cm; A = max 150 cm

Prohibitions and restrictions

Prohibitions

  • Narcotic substances, stimulants, depressants, hallucinogenic substances;
  • Tobacco products, cigars, RYO tobacco (prohibited regardless of quantity);
  • Hoverboards;
  • Prescription drugs, medicines for scientific purposes;
  • Coffee, nuts, seeds and cereals. Wheat products;
  • Fruits, vegetables, citrus peel, flowers;
  • Medical and surgical instruments;
  • Live or dead animals. Unprocessed wool, eggs, animal fats, oil, wax;
  • Alcohol (stronger than 5%);
  • Flammable sprits, oils and their products;
  • Soil enhancers (except peat);
  • Raw hides, skins, furs and products made from them;
  • Lottery tickets, chain letters;
  • Reproduction of securities (bonds, promissory notes, bank currency, money, bills of exchange, checks);
  • US stamps, postage stamps, stamp imitations (except philatelic publications using black-and-white illustrations);
  • Charcoal briquettes, natural cork;
  • Asbestos;
  • Precious stones, semi-precious stones, pearls, precious metals and articles made from them, coins;
  • Firearms, knives.

Restrictions

  • Cremated remains are accepted only in EMS shipments;
  • Meat products
    • (For commercial purposes - meat products may be imported if they are fully cooked and sealed in hermetically closed containers,  so that the product does not spoil without refrigeration.  An official processing certificate from the country of origin must be provided, indicating compliance with specific U.S. requirements;
    • Allowed for private individuals, if the products are heat-treated and vacuum-packed).
  • Insects and reptiles:
    • - only carefully dried or preserved.
  • Feathers of birds (only allowed):
    • - feathers (without skin),
    • - for scientific and educational purposes;
    • - Artificial fishing flies.
  • Dairy products (allowed for non-commercial purposes);
  • Tea, spices (allowed for non-commercial purposes);
  • Clocks, watches. (allowed when sent in original packaging).