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Having trouble with USPS International Shipping.

Discussion in 'Trade Talk' started by Michigan, Mar 7, 2013.

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  1. Michigan

    Michigan Initiate (0) Oct 24, 2012 Michigan

    I'm shipping a box to Belgium and I'm stuck on the USPS "Enter Customs Information" section, specifically the "export information" part. Can anyone help me out? They are asking for an AES exemption and listing acronyms without explaining the meaning of them.

    Are there any experts on this issue? It's quite frustrating.
     
    #1 Michigan, Mar 7, 2013
  2. starrdogg

    starrdogg Initiate (0) Jun 21, 2010 District of Columbia

    Hrmm, the last time I shipped internationally I don't remember having to do this at all. Are you sure this is necessary information?
     
    #2 starrdogg, Mar 7, 2013
  3. Michigan

    Michigan Initiate (0) Oct 24, 2012 Michigan

    I'm quite certain. this form is beyond difficult...
     
    #3 Michigan, Mar 7, 2013
  4. Michigan

    Michigan Initiate (0) Oct 24, 2012 Michigan

    I'm trying to print postage online and it won't let me pass this step without some AES/ITN bullshit
     
    #4 Michigan, Mar 7, 2013
  5. Michigan

    Michigan Initiate (0) Oct 24, 2012 Michigan

    At the post office? I'm thinking this whole online thing is not worth the $8.50 savings on a $100 shipment.
     
    #5 Michigan, Mar 7, 2013
  6. digita7693

    digita7693 Initiate (0) Jan 19, 2010 Germany

    Did one last week with someone and didn't have to do that online. Did you select gift? And make the total value lower than $100?
     
    #6 digita7693, Mar 7, 2013
  7. Michigan

    Michigan Initiate (0) Oct 24, 2012 Michigan

    i selected gift. $20.
     
    #7 Michigan, Mar 7, 2013
  8. digita7693

    digita7693 Initiate (0) Jan 19, 2010 Germany

    Strange... Not sure what we did then, good luck:slight_smile: and maybe you're correct not worth the $8 savings
     
    #8 digita7693, Mar 7, 2013
  9. Hastur23

    Hastur23 Initiate (0) Mar 3, 2013 Pennsylvania

    Hmm. You shouldn't have to have any of that nonsense on such a low value package.
    See if there's anything that says "Exemption Code" or "FTR Exemption". If there is, use code "NOEEI 30.37(a)"
    That basically says that your shipment is worth <$2500, shipping to one party, through one carrier, and thus doesn't need any of that extra paperwork. Hope this helps!

    (I ship things for a living.)
     
    #9 Hastur23, Mar 8, 2013
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  10. Michigan

    Michigan Initiate (0) Oct 24, 2012 Michigan

    THAT'S IT! you've done it!! thank you so much
     
    #10 Michigan, Mar 8, 2013
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  11. Hastur23

    Hastur23 Initiate (0) Mar 3, 2013 Pennsylvania

    Awesome! Glad to be of some assistance.
     
    #11 Hastur23, Mar 8, 2013
  12. claaark13

    claaark13 Maven (1,412) Nov 29, 2007 Indiana
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    I'm pretty sure I use the last one, (h), due to the explanation given. I've not encountered issues. I thought that's the gift option?
     
    #12 claaark13, Mar 8, 2013
  13. claaark13

    claaark13 Maven (1,412) Nov 29, 2007 Indiana
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    #13 claaark13, Mar 8, 2013
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  14. Michigan

    Michigan Initiate (0) Oct 24, 2012 Michigan

    You label your beer as a humanitarian donation. That's awesome
     
    #14 Michigan, Mar 8, 2013
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  15. claaark13

    claaark13 Maven (1,412) Nov 29, 2007 Indiana
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    Haha. If you click on the box when shipping at USPS.com, it marks it as a gift or humanitarian donation. If you read the link, it seems to indicate that the package, gift or donation, is being shipped to a terrorist country. Apparently, central Europe qualifies.
     
    #15 claaark13, Mar 8, 2013
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