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    Default USPS first class: What is "small packet international"?

    Hi Folks,

    USPS 17 Jan version by Ajeh

    Trying to get int'l shipping to give more accurate quotes and the local post office is telling us that one of our products ships in a "small packet international" but this is not one of the first class international options in the USPS.

    Do you guys know which of the options in the plugin matches what the post office told us?

    Thanks,

    Tim

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    Default Re: USPS first class: What is "small packet international"?

    Do you need to change your dimensions:
    USPS International minimum Length 8.625
    USPS minimum Width 1.625
    USPS minimum Height 5.375
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    Default Re: USPS first class: What is "small packet international"?

    Quote Originally Posted by northfork View Post
    Hi Folks,

    USPS 17 Jan version by Ajeh

    Trying to get int'l shipping to give more accurate quotes and the local post office is telling us that one of our products ships in a "small packet international" but this is not one of the first class international options in the USPS.

    Do you guys know which of the options in the plugin matches what the post office told us?

    Thanks,

    Tim
    In addition to what Ajeh posted....

    For us, that means Size 0 padded envelope or small cardboard box in rare cases.

    1st Class Package International Service is synonymous with Small Packet International
    per the http://pe.usps.com/text/imm/immc2_021.htm



    ==============================================
    250 First-Class Package International Service

    251 Description and Physical Characteristics

    251.1 General

    The First-Class Package International Service classification encompasses the categories of international mail that before May 14, 2007, were categorized as small packets.
    251.2 Physical Characteristics and Standards — Packages (Small Packets)

    251.21 Weight Limit

    The weight limit for a First-Class Package International Service package (small packet) is 4 pounds.
    251.22 Dimensions — Other Than Rolls

    Packages (small packets) other than rolls must be within the following dimensions:

    1. Maximum length: 24 inches. Length is the longest dimension.
    2. Maximum length, height, and depth (thickness) combined: 36 inches.
    3. Minimum size: Large enough to accommodate the postage, address, customs form, and other required elements on the address side.

    251.23 Dimensions — Rolls

    Rolls must be within the following dimensions:

    1. Minimum length: 4 inches.
    2. Minimum length plus twice the diameter combined: 6-3/4 inches.
    3. Maximum length: 36 inches.
    4. Maximum length plus twice the diameter combined: 42 inches.

    251.24 Quality

    Packages (small packets) must be constructed to be strong enough to withstand normal handling.
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