Actual vs volumetric weight
Carriers may charge using the greater of scale weight and dimensional weight. Shoes, winter jackets and rigid packaging can cost more than their product weight suggests.
SHIPPING RESEARCH
Estimate the parcel—not just the product price.
International cost is shaped by destination, route, chargeable weight, packaging and restrictions. The cheapest product can become the wrong choice when volume or route limits are ignored.
Consolidation
Combining warehouse items may reduce repeated base charges, but it can also create a larger parcel or mix products with different route restrictions. Compare options before submission.
Country differences
Customs thresholds, taxes, prohibited goods and carrier availability vary by destination and change over time. This site will publish country research pages, but the live route quote and current official rules control each shipment.
Before you pay
Confirm destination, declared information, insurance terms, parcel photos, packaging options, route tracking and the process for delay or loss claims.
PRIMARY SOURCES