why does the post office always ask for the price of the item someone ships to another country?
2007-03-26 05:11:23 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Travel (General) ➔ Packing & Preparation
For insurance, and for tariffs.
2007-03-26 05:14:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depending on what the item is that is shipped the other country might charge the receipient tax for that country. When shipping form the US use the green form and call the item a gift
2007-03-26 05:16:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All countries have specific Customs rules for the importation and exportation of goods. For example, the USA imposes a duty of 600% on imported wearing apparel. However, if you're just sending one small item, usually they do not impose such duties. I have sent many items from the USA to Europe, goods from Denmark to South Africa, and items from South America and Africa to the USA with no problems.
2007-03-26 06:37:01 · answer #3 · answered by Springie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The recipient's country needs to know the value of the item in order to collect or not collect customs fees.
2007-03-27 15:59:42 · answer #4 · answered by Postal Professor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
customs in their country wants to know how much stuff is worth that's going into their country. There is no insurance, so you could put a low dollar amount.
2007-03-26 05:15:57 · answer #5 · answered by Mama R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To tell how much they dont owe you when they break it.
2007-03-26 05:15:43 · answer #6 · answered by .2 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋