Can I send electronics overseas?

When you send laptops, smartphones, or other electronic devices through the mail, you may be dealing with lithium batteries. While a ground service is perfectly okay for sending items like this, it's not okay to send them internationally.
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What items Cannot be shipped internationally?

Internationally Prohibited Items
  • Aerosols.
  • Air Bags.
  • Alcoholic Beverages.
  • Ammunition.
  • Cigarettes.
  • Dry Ice.
  • Explosives.
  • Gasoline.
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Can I send electronics in the mail?

Generally speaking, Priority Mail services will likely be the best way to ship your electronics. Depending on the size and weight of your shipment, either weight-based Priority Mail or Priority Mail Cubic will be the way to go!
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Can you ship electronics internationally FedEx?

You will need to select "enable Electronic Trade Documents" in the preferences section of FedEx Ship Manager for this option. These documents can be printed or sent directly to customs for pre-clearance approval.
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Can laptop be shipped internationally?

Shipping laptops with USPS

USPS is an affordable way to ship your items domestically or internationally, even for laptops. If you're sending a 15” laptop, consider using a medium or large flat rate box. A medium flat rate box costs $16.25, while a large flat rate box costs $22.65 without any add-ons.
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International Shipping 101



How do you ship electronics?

How To Pack Electronics For Safe Shipping – The Best Way
  1. First, remove as many parts of the device as possible and place them in a Ziploc bag.
  2. Next, wrap the main body into several layers of bubble wrap and use tape to secure it.
  3. Now, fill the shipping box with packing material and place the wrapped component inside.
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Can I send a laptop through DHL?

Non-account holders may only ship a maximum of one laptop with one lithium-ion battery per package. DHL Express recommends the use of specialist laptop transport boxes. Boxes are available direct from DHL in the majority of markets. Please contact your local Customer Service team for more information.
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How do I ship an iPhone internationally?

You may ship an iPhone locally or internationally using FedEx's great service, which will undoubtedly satisfy you. Shipping costs between $30 and $100, based on the shipment destination. To find the best delivery quotes, use the shipping calculator.
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Can I send an iPhone through FedEx?

Shipping Cell Phones With FedEx

FedEx is generally both the quickest and most expensive option for shipping a cell phone. They have a very accurate tracking system that gives a clear idea of the status of shipments and offers Saturday delivery as part of their standard shipping packages.
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Can you ship lithium ion batteries internationally?

Lithium batteries can only be shipped internationally if they are installed in the equipment they operate. Shipping carriers are not allowed to ship packages containing only lithium batteries or cells to international locations – they must be included inside a product.
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Is it safe to ship electronics?

Most electronics require batteries or are equipped with detachable batteries for power. Although batteries such as lithium are common in many of today's electronics, these components can be a source of hazardous heat, sparks or fire if improperly packed for shipping.
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Why can't I ship electronics?

Computers and Electronics

The post office notoriously asks if you are shipping items with lithium or ion batteries because they have shipping restrictions associated with these items. Computers and electronics often have lithium or ion batteries and they can ship with any carrier.
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Can I mail IPAD overseas?

The odd thing about the news that the United States Postal Service will soon ban overseas shipments of iPads, Kindles, or similar electronics with lithium batteries is how little a splash it seems to be making among electronics fans.
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Can I ship a cell phone internationally?

Regulations for shipping a cell phone internationally

Rest assured, you can ship a cell phone internationally. But you need to be aware of restrictions on sending lithium-ion batteries. Lithium-ion batteries belong to the category of hazardous goods. They're liable to overheating and are susceptible to high voltage.
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What items are prohibited from shipping?

Prohibited and Restricted Items for U.S. Import/Export
  • Alcoholic beverages*
  • Animal products, non-domesticated (e.g. mother of pearl inlay, snakeskin watchband)
  • Articles of unusual value.
  • Biological substances, Category B and exempt human or animal specimens.
  • Dangerous goods.
  • Electronic cigarettes.
  • Firearms and weapons.
  • Furs.
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Can you send a phone by DHL?

With adequate cover and sensible packaging to guard against damage, you can send mobiles quite safely through the post. Whilst our couriers are experienced to handle fragile items, you may want to opt to post your mobile phone via. This helps minimise the handling and time spent in transit.
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Can DHL ship iPhone?

Sure. DHL will deliver any package for you as long as you're not shipping something illegal or dangerous. Apple won't ship internationally.
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Can I buy an iPhone and ship it to another country?

Apple will not ship, or allow a service to ship, Apple products bought in the US to another country. YOU cannot buy in the US store. You can only buy in the store of the same country as your account.
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Can I mail a cell phone with battery?

In the event the package cannot be shipped directly from the retailer, you can ship most consumer-type lithium batteries and electronic devices containing lithium batteries—including power banks, laptops, tablets, and cell phones—safely and easily if certain precautions are taken.
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Do cell phones have lithium batteries?

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are used in most of our modern-day smartphones. These batteries are made of three different parts, an anode (a negative terminal) made of lithium metal, a cathode (positive terminal) made up of graphite and a separating electrolyte layer between them to prevent short-circuiting.
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Can I send AirPods overseas?

Airpods can't be send internationally fro…
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Can you send iPad in post?

Shipping iPads and other tablets in the mail or by courier is perfectly legal both for private individuals and for authorised resellers if the gadgets you are sending comply with the requirements below.
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Does DHL allow electronics?

There are goods that may not be transported for safety or legal reasons. The following items and items are not allowed to ship: Dangerous goods including dangerous goods in limited and reduced quantities* Mobile phones, tablets, laptops and other electronic equipment containing lithium batteries.
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Can I send a laptop through FedEx?

How do you ship a laptop safely? We recommend shipping laptops in our ready-made FedEx laptop box. If that's not an option for you, you can repackage your laptop in the original packaging from the manufacturer, then place it inside a sturdy outer shipping box.
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What Cannot be shipped by DHL?

DHL Restricted Items

Dangerous Goods (Hazardous or combustible materials including asbestos and ammunition) Firearms (Includes parts of paintball guns, pellet guns, and air rifles) Industrial diamonds/carbons (Valued over US$10,000) Jewelry (Valued over US$100, including watches)
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