Shipping Questions

Ground service to Puerto Rico
Does Ground Service Go to Puerto Rico?
USPS Ground Advantage is the only ground service that goes to Puerto Rico, since UPS & FedEx effectively consider it an overseas destination.
Shipping heavy items
What is the Best Carrier for Shipping Heavy Items?
UPS offers the best rates of all the carriers for shipping heavy items, but you should be aware of potential surcharges you may be subject to.
Jimish Kothari
Who is Jimish Kothari?
Bringing 20 years of experience in logistics and supply chain management, Jimish Kothari is Vice President of Business Solutions for USPS.
Lithium ion batteries with UPS
Can I Ship Lithium Ion Batteries with UPS?
When shipping lithium-ion batteries with UPS, you may need to use Ground service and affix the proper labels to the outside of your package. Learn more about the process and restrictions for sending lithium-ion batteries with UPS!
use storage bins to ship
Can I Use Plastic Storage Bins as Outer Packaging?
Shipping carriers may allow you to use plastic storage bins as the outer packaging for your items, as long as you package them sufficiently and are aware of potential DIM weight charges. Learn more about sending storage bins!
Use a Regional Carrier
Should My Business Use a Regional Carrier?
If your business mostly ships locally, it may make sense to use a regional carrier to save money and offer your customers more flexibility. Learn more about regional shipping carriers!
ship hair dye internationally
Can You Ship Hair Dye Internationally?
You can ship hair dye internationally as long as it doesn't contain flammable properties like aerosols, since these products are restricted.
ship wall-powered devices
Can You Ship Wall-Powered Devices with USPS?
You can ship wall-powered devices such as hair dryers and chargers with USPS, but note that some products may contain lithium ion batteries.
insurance UPS
How Much Insurance is Included with UPS?
All UPS shipping labels (domestic and international) come with $100 of insurance, but you can declare a much higher value if you need to. However, UPS handles insurance a bit differently for services like UPS SurePost and UPS Ground Saver. Read more about it here!
ship power tools with USPS
Can I Ship Power Tools with USPS?
You can ship power tools with USPS, but you'll need to affix the proper labeling on your package if the tools contain lithium ion batteries.
ship matches with USPS
Can I Ship Matches with USPS?
USPS allows you to ship matches via ground transportation only within the United States, but you can't ship strike-anywhere matches at all. Read more about the proper way to send matches with the US Postal Service!
print postage at home
Do I Need a Special Printer to Print Postage at Home?
You don't need a special label printer to print postage at home. Typically, a regular desktop printer will work just fine. Learn more today!