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Australia Post offers a range of international mail services to help you send items to destinations around the world. Here are some of the services they offer:
- Airmail: This is the fastest and most popular way to send mail internationally. Airmail is delivered by air and typically takes 3-10 business days to arrive.
- Surface Mail: This is a more affordable option that takes longer to arrive. Surface mail is delivered by sea and typically takes 20-30 business days to arrive.
- Express Post International: This service is faster than airmail and is ideal for urgent items. It typically takes 2-5 business days to arrive.
- International Courier: This service is for high-priority items that require fast and secure delivery. It typically takes 1-3 business days to arrive.
- International Parcel Post: This service is for larger items such as packages and parcels. It typically takes 10-20 business days to arrive.
International Mail Rates
The cost of sending international mail depends on the weight, size, and destination of the item. Here are some general rate ranges:
- Airmail (up to 20g): $2.50-$5.00
- Airmail (20g-50g): $5.00-$10.00
- Airmail (50g-100g): $10.00-$20.00
- Express Post International (up to 20g): $15.00-$30.00
- International Courier (up to 20g): $30.00-$60.00
International Mail Services
Australia Post offers a range of international mail services, including:
- Trackable Mail: This service allows you to track the progress of your mail online.
- Signature on Delivery: This service requires the recipient to sign for the item upon delivery.
- Insurance: This service provides protection against loss or damage up to a certain value.
- Customs Forms: Australia Post can assist with completing customs forms for international mail.
International Mail Restrictions
There are some restrictions on what can be sent internationally, including:
- Prohibited Items: Certain items are prohibited from being sent internationally, such as hazardous materials, live animals, and certain types of food.
- Restricted Items: Certain items are restricted from being sent internationally, such as certain types of plants, seeds, and soil.
- Size and Weight Restrictions: There are size and weight restrictions for international mail, including maximum dimensions and weights.
It's always a good idea to check with Australia Post or the destination country's postal service for specific restrictions and requirements before sending international mail.