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International shipments: Competitive international parcel shipments

Do you have to ship packages abroad by express courier, and you don’t know how? With SpedizioneComoda.com, you can have the service of shipping parcels abroad online available in a few minutes.

In fact, you can send a package abroad with the best international couriers at very competitive rates. And this is possible thanks to our partnerships with international express couriers such as DHL, TNT, and UPS. You will also have the convenience of home pick up included in the shipping price.

Read more below to see how to organize the foreign shipment of parcels, documents, or pallets with SpedizioneComoda.com. You will also find useful information about the destinations we reach, the shipping costs we offer and the items we can carry.

International destinations reached by our International shipping service

To ensure fast and reliable shipments, we work with the best international couriers. We solely rely on UPS, DHL, and TNT for our international shipments.

We can reach almost any country and destination in the world, including remote areas. As a whole, our couriers offer international shipping services abroad in over 220 countries and territories. To check if your destination is covered by our service, just request a free quote and get the costs anywhere in the world in real time.

Here are some of the countries we can reach thanks to our international freight forwarders: Australia, Canada, France, Germany, England, Spain, Switzerland e United States.

What can I ship internationally with SpedizioneComoda.com?

Our express couriers have decades of experience in international parcel, document, and pallet shipments, both for corporate and private customers.

Below are some of the items we can ship abroad:

  • heavy, bulky packages and pallets;
  • envelopes and documents (contracts, certificates, letters);
  • suitcases and personal belongings (for non-international and international relocations, holidays, stays abroad);
  • wine and oil;
  • bicycles and tires for cars.

Before organizing your parcel shipment abroad, remember to check that your items are not part of the prohibited items list. In fact, the international package cannot be delivered abroad if it contains any items of this list.

Some items may also be prohibited by the destination country. Therefore, it is good to check the requirements of the customs authorities of the country where you want to send your parcel.

International shipments with SpedizioneComoda.com?

When you rely on our overseas shipping service, you have access to some great benefits. These make our overseas shipping services for your international parcel even more convenient than those of individual couriers.

Economical rates: international parcel shipping at low cost, as per subscription

SpedizioneComoda.com allows you to ship with TNT, UPS, and DHL at affordable rates, just like if you’d have a very special membership with the chosen courier. This is possible thanks to the close cooperation with our partner couriers and the large volume of international shipments that we manage daily.

At the same time, you will not be bound by a subscription, either with us or by any express courier. This way, you will always be free to use the courier that offers you the best conditions to send a package abroad.

This important factor makes our service easily accessible and usable for both private shipments and those who make occasional shipments.

International shipments: free online quotes

We’ve already mentioned that SpedizioneComoda.com offers parcel shipping services at a low cost. However, our fast courier service also helps you compare different rates and shipping times.

This way, you can always choose the most convenient one. Just visit our website to get a free quote for your shipment.

International shipments with home delivery included

The cost of our parcel delivery service abroad always includes the free delivery. This is a great added value, which will save you precious time. This is an essential service when you intend to ship online.

Home pickup is also essential to ship pallets or heavy packages.

Most of the couriers we work with offer this service at an additional cost. By relying on SpedizioneComoda.com instead, you can save more by getting the home pickup option without paying anything extra (unless otherwise specified in the quote conditions).

Once you have ordered the shipment, you can plan the time, the day and the address for the collection with the express courier. Of course, you can indicate the most convenient address to you, whether it is private or corporate.

International Economic Shipping Tracking

Our service for shipping cheap parcels abroad is punctual and reliable thanks to the tracking of international shipping. By contacting our customer service, you can monitor the progress of the shipment at any time. There are no tracking costs as they are offered by the selected international express courier.

Speed of international shipments with SpedizioneComoda.com

Our express courier service allows you to ship parcels abroad very quickly. In fact, delivery times range from 24 – 48/72 hours for shipments in Europe to 48-72 hours for other locations.

International shipping rates and delivery times

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International shipping on delivery

Below you will find some examples of delivery times and costs for parcel shipments from Italy abroad with our couriers. We have included examples of packages of various weights and sizes.

All prices and delivery times for the shipment of parcels abroad refer to 21 March 2021 and may vary in the future.

International parcel shipment from Italy to France

  • 14,63€ – package of 3 kg, delivered in 72 hours
  • 29,07€ – package of 3 kg, delivered in 24 hours
  • 27,06€ – package of 10 kg, delivered in 72 hours
  • 53,82€ – package of 10 kg, delivered in 24 hours
  • 33,96€ – package of 30 kg, delivered in 72 hours
  • 114,2€ – package of 30 kg, delivered in 24 hours

Read the page dedicated to shipments to France for all the details you may need.

International shipping from Italy to Germany

  • 14,63€ – package of 3 kg, delivered in 48 hours
  • 29,07€ – package of 3 kg, delivered in 24 hours
  • 17,63€ – package of 10 kg, delivered in 48 hours
  • 53,82€ – package of 10 kg, delivered in 24 hours
  • 26,17€ – package of 30 kg, delivered in 48 hours
  • 114,2€ – package of 30 kg, delivered in 24 hours

By clicking on shipments to Germany, you will get the details for the shipment of parcels in all German cities.

International shipping from Italy to the USA

  • 47,74€ – package of 3 kg, delivered in 48 hours
  • 78,86€ – package of 10 kg, delivered in 48 hours
  • 223,89€ – package of 30 kg, delivered in 48 hours

For more information on parcel shipments to the United States, click on the link on the dedicated page.

How to organize your shipment abroad with SpedizioneComoda.com?

Setting up the international shipments with SpedizioneComoda.com is easy and fast. You can do it conveniently from home and online. Just follow the steps below:

  1. Pack your parcel;
  2. Measure the package;
  3. Ask for a free quote;
  4. Make sure that items can be indeed shipped abroad;
  5. Prepare the information about the goods to be shipped;
  6. Check the customs documents needed for your parcels;
  7. Get the international consignment note;
  8. Wait for the courier or take the parcel to the nearest SpedizioneComoda collection center.

If you need more information on the above, please check our article on How to ship your packages abroad.

Do you have to ship packages abroad by express courier, and you don’t know how? With SpedizioneComoda.com, you can have the service of shipping parcels abroad online available in a few minutes.

In fact, you can send a package abroad with the best international couriers at very affordable rates. And this is possible thanks to our partnerships with international freight forwarders like  DHL, TNT, and UPS. Also, you will have the convenience of home pickup included in the price. This way, you’ll get to avoid the typical long queues at the post office.

Read more below to see how to organize the foreign shipment of parcels, documents, or pallets with SpedizioneComoda.com. You will also find useful information about the destinations we reach, the shipping costs we offer and the items we can carry.

1) Pack your Package

When choosing the package, it is good to consider the size and strength of the material to be used. Here is a mini-guide that will help you understand what to do and what to avoid when packing goods for shipping abroad:

What to do

What not to do

When choosing the box, go for high-quality corrugated boxes. They can be single, double, or triple wall.

We recommend double or triple walls for fragile or heavy items (for over 10 kg).

Avoid reusing boxes that may not be resistant enough for traveling.

When you wrap items, wrap them individually.

Do not leave empty gaps in the box as the contents will move during the trip and could get damaged.

When sealing the package, use a sturdy and 4-5 cm wide adhesive tape, such as a nylon or vinyl tape.

Avoid using thin tapes for domestic use, such as cellophane tape.

When you label the package, make sure that all the barcodes are visible and that a copy of the label is placed inside the package in case the external one falls down.

Do not cover any part of the label.

For more information on how to pack specific items, make sure to visit the guide made by spedizionecomoda.com on how to properly wrap your package.

2) Measure the packed package

No matter the service you choose, the cost of shipping a parcel abroad will also vary according to its size. To make sure you pay the right amount, you need to know the exact size of the box you are shipping.

i. Measure the longest side of the box

Start by identifying the longest side of the box, then hold a ruler or stretched metric tape and see the total length from one end to the other. Round your measurement to the nearest centimeter.

  • Be sure to note down the measurements you take so that you can check them easily later if needed.
  • The length is usually the parcels’ largest measure.
  • Please, check with the couriers for possible limitations regarding packages’ sizes.
ii. Rotate by 90 degrees to find out parcel’s width

Width is the distance from one side of the parcel to its opposite side. When measuring the width, round the measurement to the next full cm.

  • You have more margin of error here than the length.

    Width and height measurements should not be accurate to the millimeter. Even if there is some inaccuracy, this should not affect the calculation of the final cost.
iii. Hold the measuring instrument vertically to record the height.

Measure the vertical side of the box from the bottom up or vice versa.

Round the size of the box height to the nearest centimeter, just like you did with the previous measurements.

  • In most packages, height is often the smallest measure.
iv. Weigh the package on a scale to determine its actual weight

Place the package on the scale and wait until the final weight appears. Be sure to note the actual weight since you would then compare it with the volumetric weight of the package to know which is the greater of the two, which would then be the weight considered for the final cost.

The volumetric weight is calculated with the formula:

3) Request a free quote to ship worldwide.

Once you have packed the goods to be shipped with adequate packaging and noted the size and weight, you can now request a quote for shipping.

With spedizionecomoda.com, this process is intuitive and straightforward.

On the top screen of the homepage, enter the required data on your international shipment:

  1. City of origin,
  2. Country of destination,
  3. If you’re sending a package or a pallet,
  4. 4. Weight (in kg),
  5. Lenght (in cm),
  6. Width (in cm),
  7. Height (in cm),
  8. If you need to deliver one or multiple packages.

After that, click on Calculate Cost and Options, and the next screen will give the couriers available for that route, the delivery services (whether air or truck or both), and the prices.

The system will automatically choose the best option in terms of time and cost.

4) Make sure that your items can be shipped abroad.

There are also several factors that determine the types of goods that can be shipped internationally, what can be delivered, and whether a country can receive certain items or not.

You can find detailed and up-to-date information on export and import requirements for over 125 countries by referring to the individual national trade guides on export.gov.it.

Depending on the content of your international shipment and the restrictions of the country you are exporting from, you may also be required to obtain an export license to ship worldwide.

This mostly applies to companies rather than individuals.

In addition, if the value of the goods to be imported exceeds $10,000, you will need to fill out a DV1, a module that must be completed by the recipient.

Last but not least, make sure that among the items to be shipped abroad there are no prohibited ones, such as switchblades, medicines, ivory, perfumes, just to name a few.

5) Prepare important information on items to be shipped.

Before creating customs documents related to foreign shipments and then the international shipping label, make sure you have the answers to the following questions:

What is it about? A full written description of your shipment will help you correctly fill in the information needed for customs clearance. For example, “30 bolts of galvanized steel measuring 10 mm “, rather than just “hardware”, etc.

What is the intended use of the product? You will need to indicate whether the shipment includes commercial items, gifts, samples, returns and repairs, items of personal use.

In case you send a document abroad, no invoice is required.

What is the product made of, and where was it produced? What is the country of origin of the goods? This does not necessarily coincide with the country from which you ship; it is instead the country where the item was originally produced. This info is required to complete the free export declaration.

What is the shipment value? Evaluate the value of the goods you are shipping, on a unit basis. The price must be indicated in the currency of the country in which it was originally purchased and is required to complete the proforma invoice.

Do you know your Harmonized System (HS) code? Each commodity is appropriately classified according to the codes of the Harmonized Tariff System (abbreviated as HS) to meet the customs requirements of the governments of the countries of origin and those of destination.

The HS assigns six-digit codes for general categories. Countries using HS can define goods with more details than six-digit level, but all definitions must fit within that six-digit framework. You must have an HS code for every item shipped. We recommend that you also include this code in the commercial invoice.

Do you want to estimate customs duties and taxes? To do so for international shipments, customs officials use the value of the goods declared by the consignor, together with the description of the package and the country of production.

In some cases, you may select the freight forwarder, the recipient, or a third party you have designated as the person responsible for paying any duties and taxes.

Here at spedizionecomoda.com, the payment of customs duties of the worldwide delivery is on the receiver. Moreover we cannot estimate the exact cost of duties before the international shipment arrives to its country of destination.

6) Determine which documents are required by the international shipping courier.

The most commonly required international document for international shipments is the commercial invoice.

Sample commercial invoice

This provides information to the customs authorities and allows them to assess whether goods can move in or out of the country and what checks are needed.

In addition, the commercial invoice is essential to determine the duties and taxes due on the pallet or parcel.

On the other hand, if the goods do not have a commercial value (for example, product samples and catalogs or products not intended for sale), the commercial invoice will not be necessary as there will be no financial exchange or payment and, instead, a proforma invoice will be produced and attached to the shipping going outside the EU.

Also, for the outside EU shipments, it will be necessary to complete the Declaration of Free Export and optionally attach the Certificate of Origin and the Packing List (or the list of the goods present in the package or pallet).

This list shall provide the exporter and/or the international shipper, as well as the final consignee, information on the content, including the way in which they are packed, the size and weight of each package, and the markings and numbers shown on the outside of the boxes.

Example of Free Export Declaration

The customs documents required for each international parcel shipment differ according to the goods shipped, the origin, and the destination.

We want to point out that for each international shipment, SpedizioneComoda.com team makes available its decades of experience for any request or necessary assistance for the correct compilation of documents for international shipping.

7) Receive an international Label for your affordable shipment abroad

You will then need to create an international shipping label, also known as AWB (Air Waybill).

You can complete the international shipping label and any other required document online. In fact, all the necessary data for this was actually provided at the time of completing the online order, before the payment.

The online order process in fact required the following:

  • names,
  • addresses,
  • phone numbers,
  • for both the sender and the recipient.

And then:

  • the description,
  • the quantity,
  • the value of the goods to be shipped,
  • its weight and
  • package size.

International shipping rates and transit times are calculated based on the goods you are sending, the destination, and the shipping speed you choose.

End the preparation of your international shipping by printing the label out you received by email at the time of the online order after the payment.

Place it in a transparent plastic bag together with the other documentation described above that you previously completed.

This last document will also be sent by email as a Microsoft Word file (.doc) and Acrobat Reader file (.pdf). For any doubts about the compilation of this document, you can also rely on our assistance.

Detach the adhesive at the back of the transparent bag and secure it firmly to the larger side of the box to be shipped. Alternatively, use adhesive tape to attach firmly the documents to the package.

Make sure the shipping label information is entirely visible and readable, and not covered in any way.

In case your package is too small to fit the entire label on one side, please place the label so to show the recipient’s info is on one side and the barcode on the other.

8) Wait for the courier to pick the package up or take it yourself to the nearest collection center.

In the online order procedure, you will also have chosen the pickup date of the package or pallet and the most convenient time slot for you. You will then only have to wait for the courier arrival.

Remember to print 3 copies out of the label and customs documents and keep a copy of them.

A copy will be affixed to the package; the second will be for the courier.

If you are shipping a pallet, make sure you have the proper means to handle and load it. Otherwise, you can request it from us, and we will ensure that the courier collecting your goods comes with the necessary equipment.

If you live or work near a store or one of the international parcel collection points of your chosen courier, you can simply go there and deliver the packages you have labeled and paid for online.

If you live or work near a store or one of the international parcel collection points of your chosen courier, you can simply go there and deliver the packages you have labeled and paid for online.

Worry-free international parcel and pallet shipments

SpedizioneComoda.com is the most economical and fastest solution for your international shipment of packages, documents, and pallets. Our services allow you to send packages abroad at very affordable rates.

The formula used by SpedizioneComoda.com allows you to send by courier at the lowest price, using the best couriers for your international shipments.

The formula used by SpedizioneComoda.com allows you to send by courier at the lowest price, using the best couriers for your international shipments.

FAQs

Shipments within the European Union will not go through customs, so no duty will be applied.

If your parcel is shipped outside the EU, it will be subject to customs duties.

If your parcel is shipped outside the EU, it will be subject to customs duties.

  • Type of goods shipped
  • Country of origin
  • Quantity
  • Purpose of shipment abroad and related use of items (personal or sale).

In addition, each country will apply its own rates based on local legislation.

For these reasons, therefore, it is practically impossible for SpedizioneComoda.com to calculate in advance the exact cost of duties.

You can have an approximate idea, but the final cost will be known once the parcel arrives at its destination.

When shipping with Spedizionecomoda.com, the payment of customs duties is always charged to the recipient.

Although SpedizioneComoda works with the best couriers worldwide and delivers to hundreds of locations, there are some countries where we can’t ship, including the following:

• Afghanistan

• Kirghizistan

• São Tomé and Principe

• Ivory Coast

• Kosovo

• Syria

• North Corea

• Nevis

• Somalia

• Cuba

• Nigeria

• Sudan

• Ghana

• Russia

• Tahiti

• Iran

• Western Samoa

• Ukraine

All shipments booked with spedizionecomoda.com are traceable.

We track the parcel or pallet from the moment it is picked up at the sender’s address or left at the collection center until it gets to its final destination.

Yes, there are and these limitations vary depending on the carrier you choose.

In some cases, oversize packages may be accepted for an additional fee. However, they must always be mentioned, discussed, and accepted before the international shipment process begins.

The courier may refuse the non-standard dimensions and if they do, it will not be possible to carry out the international shipment.

In addition, even if the package or pallet is not stackable, you will need to pay a premium for that.

Since each limitation varies according to the carrier, let’s see case by case:

UPS worldwide express freight®

  • The maximum accepted weight is 70 kg.
  • The maximum accepted length is 274 cm.
  • The maximum size allowed is 400 cm. This is the sum of length and circumference*.
  • Packages weighing more than 31.5 kg, 25 kg within the EU, require a special label that signals “heavy package”.
  • For the weight and size limitations of pallets, please see the attachment.

DHL Express worldwide®

  • The maximum accepted weight is 70 kg.
  • The maximum accepted length accepted is 300 cm.
  • Maximum dimensions for pallets is: Length x Width x Height 120x100x160 cm.
  • Maximum pallet weight: 1,000 Kg
  • The maximum number of pallets per shipment: 3.
  • The maximum number of pallets per shipment: 3.
  • Maximum weight allowed per shipment: 1,000 Kg
  • Here is the DHL Limitations Summary Infographic

FEDEX International Economy®

  • The maximum accepted weight is 68 kg
  • The maximum accepted length is 274 cm (longest side)
  • The maximum total size, calculating the length and circumference, is 330 cm. *
  • For pallets or packages exceeding 68 kg:

    • At least one of the international parcels must weigh more than 68 kg. Alternatively, exceed the maximum size for FedEx International Economy service
    • Shipping size limits: length 302 cm, width 203 cm, and height 178 cm
  • Here is the summary of the limitations of FedEx

GLS Parcel ®

  • The maximum weight is 31,5 Kg per package
  • The maximum permitted width is 20
  • 0 cm.
  • The maximum sizes (length + height x 2 + depth x 2) is 300 cm

DPD International Services®

  • The maximum accepted weight is 31.5 kg.
  • The maximum accepted length is 175 cm.
  • The maximum height must be 180 cm
  • The maximum size allowed is 300 cm.*

    Identify Circumference of a parcel

*The maximum total size is the sum of the circumference and length.

Before shipping food abroad, it is important to know what you can ship. We will mention some of the most common food types that you can ship abroad:

  • Food purchased in-store.
  • Home-cooked meal.
  • Vacuum-sealed food products.
  • Food packaged in clean paper boxes, metal food jars and plastic boxes/bags, provided they are sealed.
  • Dehydrated soups.
  • Seasonings in hurt resistant jars.
  • Coffee, tea.
  • Dry fruits, nuts, or seeds.
  • Specialties such as tuna, sardines, sauces, and anchovies, if store adequately in sealed can.

Remember that, in any case, any food you want to send to another country must necessarily be in vacuum packaging or suitable for transport.

It is not allowed to ship perishable foods to a foreign country.

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