| Mailing a package to your student can be easy but quite expensive. Any major postal carrier can ship packages internationally and give you advice and step-by-step instructions on how to do it. However, be very aware of the dimensions and weight of the package you're sending as the price for shipping the package can quickly exceed the price of its contents. You can look on major carriers websites to see how much it would cost to send:
There are several customs restrictions that parents should be aware of before attempting to mail items to their student in Australia or New Zealand. The restrictions vary depending on the service (i.e. UPS will not deliver personal items to New Zealand). For up to date mailing advice, please visit the following websites:
www.fedex.com www.usps.com www.ups.com Visit the New Zealand Customs website advice about mailing restricted items: http://www.customs.govt.nz/default.asp
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