Guides
Shipping guides
Plain answers on customs, duties and sending parcels abroad, with the official sources linked in every guide.
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How to ship a parcel to Canada without overpaying
Read the guide: How to ship a parcel to Canada without overpayingCourier or post, the CAD 20, 40 and 150 thresholds, and the box-size mistakes that push up the price of parcels to Canada.
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The US $800 duty-free limit has ended: what it means for parcels to the US
Read the guide: The US $800 duty-free limit has ended: what it means for parcels to the USSince 29 August 2025, goods of any value entering the US can owe duty. What changed, who pays, and how to avoid surprise charges.
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How package forwarding works, and when it is worth it
Read the guide: How package forwarding works, and when it is worth itUse a US or UK address to buy from stores that will not ship to you. What it costs, how consolidation saves money, and what to check first.
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Customs forms explained: CN22, CN23 and the commercial invoice
Read the guide: Customs forms explained: CN22, CN23 and the commercial invoiceWhich customs form an international parcel needs, what to write on it, and the mistakes that get parcels held or returned.