Airmail Parcel Post or Small Packet Post??

[nitindb_india]

Hi,


Recently I visted the Foreign Post office (FPO) in Mumbai, and asked for the postal rates for various international services and was handed rates for Speed Post (SP) & Air Parcel (AP). I was shocked to find out that Air parcel rates were not much cheaper than Speed Post. I have since checked the India Post website (Maharashtra Postal Circle) and noticed other international services which I hadn't known about. One of these includes the Sample & Small Packet service for foreign post, which were much cheaper than SP or AP even with the Air surchage added on. The only restriction is that only a maximum of 2kg can be sent as a Small packet.


For example if I were to send a 2kg parcel to USA, here are the rates for the various services:-



Speed Post = Rs 1175

Air Parcel = Rs 1005

Small packet Airmail = Rs 555 (Rs 155 + Rs 400 Air Surcharge)



Why is it when I ask the FPO in Mumbai about 'Small Packet Airmail rates', they don't seem to know what I'm talking about? What are the typical dimentions of a parcel which can be sent as a 'small packet'? Does anyone use this service or know anything more about it?

Many thanks,

Nitin

[sudiyer]

Hi. ihave to post small model trains all over the world. What option should I go for, and what sort of requirement does India post have for small packets. The weight for all packages is below 400gms, and the average box will be 10" x 6" x 3". Do i need to over it with cloth? I want to send it by registered air mail. Please advise.
thanks in advance,
Pranav

[skygiftworldwide]

Hello Pranav,

Send the item by Registered Air Parcel. Do not forget to wrap the item with white cloth and stich it.

Check the cost at http://www.indiapost.gov.in/ForeignTariff.html

Regards,

[sudiyer]

Hi. Can I send it as Small packet, as the weight will be small...

[shoppe18online]

Can Anyone tell me, what is the best shipping service for the Wooden Furniture?? I sale in INDIA only. Please help me by which shipping method I can send the ordered products so that they can reach to the buyer safely and I have to pay less for shipping charge??

Thanks in Advance

Shoppe18online

[emailswarup]

Hi,

As per my knowledge, the only problem to ship with Sample / Small Packet post is that the packet should have an open end to enable the authorities to check the content (like BookPost). I think only some selected post offices accept this type of parcels because the employees in many post offices do not even know about this and often do not care to consider the request of the customers when they want to book such parcels.. .
Best Regards 😄
Swarup
Kolkata

[swamiworld]

Airmail Parcel Post befor crismas(x-mas)?

[maniwireless]

Hi
I went onIndapost web siteand saw that AIR lift ground is pretty cheap to USA from India. Does anyone know how reliable that is and how long it takes if I register my mail. I am sending bulk mail. Advise would be greatly appreciated. than you very much.

[shrigovindam]

Shipping is the biggest concern of all sellers. Interesting information here.

[vismat_mega_store]

Dear all...

Their is no need to pay air surcharge...here in delhi...the post offce guy told me you can send anything up to 2 kg through registered post but letter should not have a height more than 4 inches.

Regards

Sainathpila

[kanthanmmills]

Guys please browse the following link for SAL charges at Indian post office.
http://www.indiapost.gov.in/Foreign_Postage_Rates.htm

senthil