Before you send a courier across borders
The questions to resolve before booking an international shipment from India.
Delivery · Shoppin Journal
Before international shipping, confirm eligibility, declared value, dimensions, documentation, duties, packaging, tracking, and responsibility for destination customs.
Check eligibility first
Destination rules and courier restrictions differ by product. Batteries, liquids, medicines, food, cosmetics, and valuables may require special handling or may not be accepted.
Price the packed parcel
Courier pricing can depend on dimensional weight rather than product weight. Final packaging dimensions are needed for a useful quotation.
Clarify customs responsibility
The recipient may need to provide identification, pay duties, or respond to customs. These responsibilities should be clear before dispatch.
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