How Do You Setup International Mail Forwarding Services?
• Research mail forwarding companies and determine which best meets your needs. While its a small industry there are 5-10 companies worth reviewing. The following blog does a good job of reviewing them: http://www.intlguru.tumblr.com/. The keys decision points are a)features and functionality (imaging, notification of incoming shipments, etc.) b)service and transit times c)Cost d)customs and USPS compliance • Fill out a USPS form 1583. Get it notarized if within the US or image and e-mail it if outside the US (mail and fax work as well). http://www.usps.com/forms/_pdf/ps1583.pdf. Here is a link to a demo on filling out USPS 1583 http://www.bongous.com/view_demo.php • Provide payment, generally credit cards and wire transfers are accepted, http://www.myuspostoffice.com accept PayPal and google Checkout for additional security. • Provide any other documentation the forwarder may require.
