International Shipping Tips from Houston Company
Posted on Wed, Jan 18, 2012
Customers call and ask advice about international shipping. In this blog, we will attempt to answer a few of their questions.
Can I ship anything over seas?
The answer is no. Countries all over the world have items that are prohibited from being shipped. Everything from pancake mix, to jewelry are prohibited from entering certain countries.
Can I ship via ground overseas?
The answer is no. If your shipment is large enough, you can ship via ocean. Your basic options are shipping by the cubic meter, or inside a container. For cars, there may be a roll on roll off service offered.
If you have a small package air shipping will be more cost effective.
Can I send a package to another country and not list a phone number or email address for the recipient?
The answer is no. If there is any difficulty in delivering a package, there needs to be a way to get a hold of the final recipient.
Can I ship medicine out of the country?
The answer is yes. You will need to check with the recipients country to see if the specific medicine is permitted to enter into the country. The recipient may need a governmental form for import, or something as basic as a copy of the prescription. Always check before you ship.
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