International & Military

Need to send baby shower gifts to your daughter in Italy? A care package to your friend or relative in the military? Holiday toys to your grandkids in Japan?

At Pak Mail, we simplify the process of international and military shipping from Colorado Springs by choosing the appropriate and most cost-effective shipping method, and by completing the waybills, customs forms, and commercial invoices for you.

Reading a list of rules and regulations can be overwhelming. Pak Mail reviews the specific and varying item restrictions for sending your package overseas. Our expertise helps avoid possible delays in delivery. Check out the list below for a few general but helpful pointers.

• Remove batteries from toys and electronic devices. Ticking, vibrating, or any kind of noise coming from a package during transit can create suspicion.
• Do not ship prohibited items such as hazardous or flammable material (including perfume and cologne), aerosol cans, firearms, furs, perishables, plants, tobacco, and liquor, to name a few. Pornographic material is illegal in some countries.
• Avoid sending anything that will melt such as chocolates.
• Be aware that the international shipping process (loading and unloading packages multiple times in transit) may increase the risk of damage to very fragile items.
• Consider the item value, speed of service, distance, weight, and package dimensions when shipping internationally. Weight and size are very important in determining the rate. If you’re on a tight budget, select lightweight items for shipping. Packages less than 4 pounds are the most economical to send. Keep in mind that the box and packing materials add to the total weight.
• Remember that military shipping rates are the same as domestic rates; APO and FPO zip codes are to military post offices located within the US. Military post offices distribute mail and packages to overseas personnel as a free service. Custom forms must be completed.