Using USPS First Class Mail?

Question

I want to send something by USPS 1st Class Int.
I read the 'customs" section on their site and it said for First Class, Prority and Express Mail i think, that it doesnt pass through customs.

is this correct or did i miss something?
the item isnt very big.

Answer 1

You read wrong. All mail leaving the US for international destinations is subject to all customs rules and regulations.



Here's information about what customs forms are required when:



http://pe.usps.gov/text/imm/immc1_008.htm

Answer 2

If it is a small package you have to attach a customs declaration tag to the package. It will then not be opened by Customs here, but will go thru a security point to be x-rayed.

When it arrives in whatever country you are sending to, it will go through their customs. What they do will be up to them.

Answer 3

What in the world are you sending that you're worried about customs? Maybe you ought to reconsider being an enabler to someone in another country.