Sending packages from China to friends and relatives in the United States, what exactly should I do? Today, this article will share with you the entire process of sending packages to the United States. After reading it, you will feel very simple. The main steps are as follows:
Step 1: Prepare the package by yourself and pack it
As with domestic couriers, you need to pack the items yourself at home first. If you have less things, use folders. If you have more things, you can pack them in cardboard boxes, put foam inside, and seal them with transparent glue or tape.
Step 2: Find a courier company
Contact the courier company you want to send, directly search for international courier companies on the Internet, and enter the website. Basically, all courier companies can place an order online, and you can simply fill in the recipient's details online, including name, address, zip code, contact information, etc. In addition, some websites will let you fill in the weight and volume, and expect a good price for your reference. The charging standard is also indicated on the website of the international express company.
Step 3: Wait for the courier to pick up the package
After the courier company receives your request, it will arrange for a nearby courier to pick it up. The courier will ask you what the item is, and then will weigh or measure the volume, and charge according to the charging standard.
Step 4: Track the Package
In order to facilitate the inquiry of the package, the courier company will number each package, which is a string of characters. You can directly check the status of the package on the official website, and it will be updated from time to time.
Step 5: Customs clearance, delivery and receipt
After the goods arrive in the destination country, customs clearance will begin. After that, a local courier will be arranged to deliver to the consignee, and the last step is to sign for receipt.