Can I insure my international express shipment?
Yes, you can typically insure your international shipping, especially sea shipping. The cost of insurance will depend on the value of your shipment, the shipping method selected, and the destination country. If the value of your shipment is high, we suggest you to select the insurance for the shipment, which can provide coverage for loss, damage, or theft during transit.
When obtaining insurance for your shipment, it's important to accurately declare the value of your items and to properly pack the items to ensure that they are protected during transit. You will also need to keep all documentation related to your shipment, including the shipping label and the insurance certificate, in case you need to file a claim.
Checking your shipment and your items in the first place when they arrive at your place. Taking proper photos and keeping the necessary evidence will be helpful for insurance reimbursement.
Instances of Tariffs Imposed on Goods
Valued Below $800 Threshold
01 Shipment must be imported by one person on one day
02
Consolidated shipments addressed to one ultimate consignee are treated as one importation
03 No alcoholic beverage,perfume containing alcohol(except where the aggregate fairretail value in the
country ofshipment of all merchandisecontained in the shipment doesnot exceed $5), cigars,
orcigarettes will be exemptedfrom duty and tax payment.
04
Exemption is not allowed if CBP believes that the shipment is one ofseveral lots covered by a singleorder or
contract, and that it was sentseparately for the express purposeof securing free entry or for thepurpose of
avoiding compliancewith any pertinent law or regulation
05
Exemption is not allowed in the case of any merchandise of a class or kind provided for in any
tariff-rate quota
06
Exemption is not allowed if one or more Partner Government Agencies require information to fulfill their
regulatory requirements
07
CBP Authority:As a reminder, even in the case of low value shipment, CBP has the right to require a formal
entryon any shipment where additional information, bonding, or protection is required. Theadministrative
exemption may be denied if CBP believes that the shipment was sent as a low valueshipment for the purpose
of avoiding compliance with any pertinent law or regulation.