[Elecraft] USPS shipping rates for non USA

[Don Wilhelm]

The USPS postal cost calculator will tell you if there is a limit on the 
insurance amount (unless it is zero, in which case you will not have the 
opportunity to add insurance).  Each country sets their own rules on 
maximum insurance.
The "high value" designation is now changed to $500 (used to be $200).  
I just found out yesterday about that.

I use USPS shipping and the postage calculator often - 3 days or more 
each week - and I occasionally ship internationally, so I have learned 
*many* of the rules.
I have never had a problem with shipments to Canada, but it is more 
pricy than domestic shipments.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 6/11/2015 2:55 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
>
> Be careful doing that.  Some countries do not allow insurance or
> set a low value for insurance on Priority Mail shipments.  That
> means high value shipments (in some cases more than $200) must be
> sent Priority Mail Express (EMS) or one of the couriers in order
> to be protected.
>
> International shipping is a snake pit ... not all countries are
> as reliable, safe and ethical as the US or Canada.
>