Mailing an International Package: what to say in English

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Tell the staff what you're sending

Hi, I need to send this package to China. What are my options for shipping?

Ask about shipping options to another country.

sendpackageoptionsshipping

How long does regular mail take versus express? I'm not in a huge rush.

Inquire about delivery times for different services.

regular mailexpressrush

I'd like to add tracking and insurance on this. It's kind of valuable.

Request tracking and insurance for valuable items.

trackinginsurancevaluable

Staff asks about package contents

Anything fragile, liquid, or perishable in here?

Check if the package has fragile or perishable items.

fragileliquidperishable

You'll need to fill out a customs declaration form for international shipping.

Inform about the need for a customs form.

customs declarationinternational shipping

Confirm price and send package

How much is it for the fastest option? And when would it get there?

Ask for cost and delivery time for fastest shipping.

how muchfastest option

Can I get a receipt? I need it for the tracking number.

Request a receipt for tracking purposes.

receipttracking number

Does this come with insurance, or do I have to add that separately?

Inquire if insurance is included or extra.

insuranceseparately

Key words

customs form

form for declaring items to customs

tracking number

number to track a package

postage

cost of sending mail

priority mail

faster mail service

fragile

easily broken

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