Shipping Questions

ship live animals with USPS
Can I Ship Live Animals with USPS?
USPS does allow for the shipment of certain live animals, but other shipping carriers like UPS will offer more ability to send other types of live animals.
the cheapest way to ship something depends on the item's size and weight
What is the Cheapest Way to Ship Something?
The cheapest way to ship something depends on the item's size & weight, but you should always use free shipping software to save the most money on postage.
you can ship cleaning supplies with USPS
Can I Ship Cleaning Supplies With USPS?
When shipping cleaning supplies with USPS, you'll mostly be restricted to the ground-based service USPS Ground Advantage since a lot of these items contain hazardous materials.
how long do international shipments take
How Long Do International Shipments Take to Arrive?
International shipments are increasingly delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn how long international packages take to arrive, so you can be prepared.
the cheapest way to ship books is USPS Media Mail
How to Ship Books for Cheap
USPS Media Mail is the premier service to ship books the cheapest way possible, and you can access these special rates via online shipping software options. Learn how to save the most money when sending books!
ship a car battery
Can I Ship a Car Battery with USPS?
USPS categorizes car batteries as "nonmailable corrosives." As a result, you can't ship a car battery with USPS unless it's clearly marked "non-spillable."
how to ship dry ice
Can I Ship Dry Ice with USPS?
This quick guide to shipping with dry ice through USPS is a great first step in planning out how you'll ship your frozen products. Learn the basics here!
How to ship safely from home
How Do I Ship Safely From Home?
Shipping from home has become increasingly important during the expansion of eCommerce. Learn how to ship safely from home without spending extra money.
Ground shipping to Canada
Can I Use Ground Services to Ship to Canada?
Unlike USPS, FedEx and UPS offer ground services to ship your packages to Canada, and the cost to ship depends on the dimensions and the weight of the package. Read more about using ground service for Canada-bound shipments!
you can ship hand sanitizer with USPS, but only via surface transportation
Can I Use USPS to Ship Hand Sanitizer?
You can ship hand sanitizer with USPS, but you'll be restricted to using ground services, and you'll need to affix the proper labelings onto your package.
international returns usps
Does USPS Offer International Returns?
Since USPS doesn't offer international returns for online shippers, we always suggest purchasing insurance on international shipments. Read more about buying insurance and international return services from other carriers!
cutting down USPS boxes
How to Cut Down USPS Boxes to Get Cheaper Rates
While we typically advise shippers to invest in custom packaging and not cut down USPS boxes, altering Priority Mail boxes is a way to get cheaper rates...especially now that Priority Mail Regional Rate boxes have been discontinued.