Shipping parcels to the United-States
The above lists are not exhaustive and are subject to change. We advise you to consult the websites of the customs authorities in your destination countries.The U.S. market is a mature and leading e-commerce market. A key opportunity for all e-tailers wishing to expand internationally. With an adapted offer and optional services such as Delivered Duty Paid, Colissimo is a real ally for your business.
Identity card and basic information about the United-States
- Country code : US
- Capital : Washington
- Language : english
- Population : 340,1 million residents
- Currency :American dollar
Public holidays 2025 :
1st and 20 january, 26 may, 19 june, 4 july, 1st september, 11 and 27 november, 25 december
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Send your parcels to the United-States with Colissimo
Delivery options available :
Option(s) :
Delivery partners and integrated services :
FedEx :
- Offers : Home delivery with signature
- Tracking : Yes, from deposit to delivery
- Instance : Yes, 5 business days depending on location
- Saturday delivery: Yes
- Proof of delivery : No
- Mode of transport : plane
- From D+6
- Delivery time commitment for Colissimo Domicile
- Tariff zone : 5
- Maximum weight (machine-operated): 30kg
- Maximum length (machine-readable) : 1 m
- Max layout L + W + H (non mechanisable) : 1,50 m
- Transport regulations :
Dangerous goods prohibited (ICAO, IATA). Contact your sales representative for more information.
CUSTOMS FORMALITIES
- Customs documents:
FedEx electronic commercial invoice; only the shipping label needs to be affixed to the parcel. - Special restrictions:
- The international shipment of sensitive and/or strategic products is controlled. Ensure that the goods you wish to ship to this destination are not controlled under the Dual-Use Goods Regulations (products that can be used for both civilian and military purposes). For more information, visit the official website of the Dual-Use Goods Service.
- The combined shipment of battery-powered electrical/electronic devices with liquids, aerosols or gels (LAG) is no longer permitted in international air mail traffic. It is MANDATORY to separate the goods and make two separate shipments.
- Food manufacturers must be registered with the Food and Drug Administration. A preliminary declaration must be made to the FDA for each food item exported. The FDA confirms or rejects the preliminary declaration with an identification number. This number must be entered on the postal customs declaration (CN 23).
- Goods prohibited from import:
Alcoholic beverages, pharmaceutical products not approved by the US administration, precious metals - Tax threshold:
Application of duties and taxes for any shipment with a market value greater than or equal to USD 1.
The above lists are not exhaustive and are subject to change. We advise you to consult the websites of the customs authorities of the destination countries.
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