Start with the route
Write down the origin, destination, item type, packed weight, dimensions, and desired arrival date. A carrier quote needs these details. A country directory entry does not establish that a service is currently available.
Check the item before choosing a service
Consult your carrier’s current destination rules. Ask about batteries, liquids, food, medicines, valuable goods, and anything potentially hazardous before packing. Confirm any required permits with the relevant authority.
Prepare a shipment record
Keep a record of the goods, quantities, values, recipient details, invoice, and dispatch receipt. Complete the carrier’s required documentation for your specific route and contents. Ask who will pay any import charges.
Follow the handoff
Keep the original tracking number. A destination delivery partner may add another number. Compare timestamps and carrier names before treating a quiet period as a lost parcel.
Related guides and tools
Continue with the resources that match the next step for your shipment.
Further reading
Updated October 31, 2026. Read the current official guidance for your route before shipping.