I'm an ECA wanting to sell my products internationally. How do I determine how much to charge for shipping to other countries that is fair to both me and my customers?
Check out the International Flat Rate Packages and deals on usps.com. You can order the boxes for free. Starting with closer countries to the US first like Canada and Mexico. Look up the rates for those countries. Put those rates on your listings.
The Priority Mail Boxes can be used for International shipping and shipping within the US. I constantly compare the rates even for US shipping. Often I find that Priority shipping is the best overall practice.
It is also good to know that the flat rate includes insurance up to $50.
Even if the item is not breakable there is always the chance that the item gets lost during shipping. If the customer doesn't get the item and it is not insured getting the item cost is difficult using standard shipping.
Another really good option for you to consider is offering your products to re-sellers in other countries. Then you just ship multiple products once and help someone else make money also.
Check out the International Flat Rate Packages and deals on usps.com. You can order the boxes for free. Starting with closer countries to the US first like Canada and Mexico. Look up the rates for those countries. Put those rates on your listings.
The Priority Mail Boxes can be used for International shipping and shipping within the US. I constantly compare the rates even for US shipping. Often I find that Priority shipping is the best overall practice.
