Guide to FedEx International Services
Get reasonable rates using FedEx International Shipping servicesYou’ll have several FedEx International services to choose from when shipping out letters and packages to foreign countries. For your most urgent international mailing needs, you can use FedEx International Next Flight to get it to the location during that day. Other Federal Express International methods can get your mailing to its destination within the week.
1. Open a FedEx International account to start shipping and tracking your packages. When you set up an account, you can use your business credit card to start shipping with Federal Express International.
2. Utilize the FedEx International service. Arrange for a FedEx International courier to pick up your mailings right from your office.
3. Manage your FedEx international shipment to track your mail’s progress. After a courier picks up your package, you can use the FedEx International tracking identification number to know delivery status.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Get rates for FedEx International Services
When you need to ship internationally, find out the cost and how long it takes to arrive at the destination. Before you arrange pick up, research FedEx International rates.
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On the official FedEx International website, you’ll find the cost of all Federal Express International shipping services. You’ll pay the most for FedEx International Next Flight and a more moderate rate for FedEx International Economy for delivery in 5 days or less. Through the International Housewares Association, members receive discounted rates on international FedEx shipping.
Complete the forms needed for selected FedEx International Service
In order to get clearance from customs, you'll have to fill out certain government documents. Plan to complete these forms prior to sending out your FedEx International shipment.
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Get an overview on the correct forms to use for international shipping on the Multichannel Merchant site. Download the correct export forms through the International Document Assistance Program online. You can complete the required fields online and print it out prior to using Federal Express International.
Arrange for your mailing to get picked up through FedEx International
After you estimate the cost of your FedEx International services, you can schedule a pickup for your mailing. You also have the option to prepare your package and then drop it off at the nearest FedEx shipping office.
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Sign up for a FedEx International Mail Service account online and then log in to schedule a pickup of your package. Once you complete the short online form, a courier will receive a dispatch to go to your office. If you need to send an item through FedEx International Freight, you can make arrangements through the FedEx Trade Networks.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide- Remember to calculate the duties and taxes you need to pay to ship your package through FedEx International. This can change your shipping rate dramatically.
