subject: USA Parcel Delivery – Shipping Items across the Pond [print this page] People buying goods from overseas often find that the United States of America offers better value than purchasing the same items domestically. And although the gap between the pound and the dollar has narrowed in recent times, buyers still often prefer to use US suppliers because many products are released onto the American market well ahead of being made available in the UK.
In recent times, though, there has been increasing demand for parcel delivery from the UK to the USA as people begin to sell online, either through eBay or their own business. America is a huge market with many opportunities for companies to expand their customer base, so shouldn't be ignored if you plan to make a real success of your business. Recognition here can also kick-start a business's fortunes in other important markets.
Shipping across the Atlantic used to be quite expensive, and with good reason, considering the long distances involved, and the cost of flying goods to America or sending them by sea. But many businesses now offer services to the increasing number of people who are shipping goods overseas and so the cost has come down as the demand for sending parcels overseas has risen. But it is still possible to end up paying over the odds if you aren't careful or haven't sent parcels overseas before.
Obviously sending any delivery sooner rather than later can save you some money as you won't need to spend more money on urgent next-day or 48-hour services. Considering the extra resources which can be involved in sending a parcel at short notice, these services can be worthwhile, but if you can send parcels earlier you are likely to be able to take advantage of less expensive services.
Another key point to bear in mind when shipping to the United States of America or anywhere else outside the EU is that there are customs and duty regulations which could apply to your shipment, and you may need to declare the items being shipped so that applicable taxes and duty can be charged. Avoiding doing so or misrepresenting the nature of your consignment on the form could mean that your parcel is delayed, returned or confiscated so make sure that you have filled out all paperwork before sending any parcels or important letters. Some delivery services will assist you with this.
There can be a variety of reasons for sending parcels and letters to America, whether it's for family and friends living overseas or business partners and clients. But they all require a robust and reliable service that can guarantee that your delivery will arrive safely in the shortest space of time.
