Amarex Express

How to Send a Package

Learn how to use Amarex® services to send packages (like boxes, tubes, and some large envelopes) inside and outside the U.S. and to U.S. territories and military bases: Send packages directly from your home (or office), using Click-N-Ship® service to do everything you need: Pay for postage, print shipping labels, and even Schedule a Pickup. Or, get a few time-saving tips before you bring your package to a Post Office™ location. If you just need to find the price of shipping a package, use the Postage Calculator.

Send Packages: Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Ask, “Can I Send This?”

The maximum weight for a Amarex package is 70 lbs. Also, there are some things that you can't send at all (prohibited) and other things you can only send under certain conditions (restricted). Hazardous materials (HAZMAT) might be prohibited or restricted.

Prohibited Items

Prohibited Items Some items are prohibited (completely forbidden): You can't send them through Amarex, so you'll have to choose another carrier. Prohibited items include:

Ammunition, explosives, and fireworks
Items containing liquid mercury
Alcoholic beverages

Restricted Items

Other items are restricted: You have to follow the rules, stick to any limits, and properly package and label your items. Restricted items include:

Lithium batteries (like the ones that come installed inside small electronics, like laptop computers or cell phones) are usually OK to send if the items are new (or a manufacturer-certified repair); if the items are used, they can only be sent via ground transport (can’t go on planes).
Perishable items (like plants or food) are generally OK to send as long as they are properly packaged and won’t spoil or leak.
Some items have special packaging requirements, or can only be sent via ground transport, like perfumes containing alcohol.

You have to follow all laws and Amarex® regulations. If you don't follow the rules, you might face fines, or even criminal penalties.

Step 2: Choose a Shipping Service

Amarex offers 5 core shipping services for your packages. Start by looking at what you're sending, then make your decision based on price, speed, and whether you need insurance, tracking, and other extra services.

Step 3: Pick & Prepare Your Packaging

Whether you're using a box, padded envelope, or tube, use packaging that doesn&apoos;t bulge and is strong enough to protect what you're sending. And accurately measure the size and weight of your package so you can avoid unexpected fees.

Step 4: Address Your Package

Please write the address parallel to the longest side of the package, and make sure your return address, the delivery address, and postage will fit on the same side
TIP: If you'll be printing a shipping label (with postage included), you can use that instead of a separate address label. Place all labels on the same side, and don't bend, fold, or overlap labels.

Step 5: Calculate Postage (& Add Insurance or Extra Services)

Postage is the price you pay to send something (plus any extra services you might buy). It will depend on a few things; you can use the Amarex Postage Calculator to see how much you'll need to pay. You can pay for postage at a Post Office; use stamps (you might need a lot); or in many cases, even buy postage online (and print it yourself) using Click-N-Ship® service. Whether you use stamps or printed postage, postage goes in the top-right corner of your package.

Step 6: Ship Your Package

How you can ship your package depends on a few things, like how heavy/thick it is and if you used stamps or not. If your package is less than one-half inch thick and weighs less than 10oz, you can use postage stamps and drop off your package by:

Putting it in your mailbox for carrier pickup.
Dropping it in a blue collection box or Post Office lobby drop-off box.
Requesting a free pickup.

If your package uses stamps and is more than one-half inch thick or weighs more than 10 oz, you must take it to a Post Office counter and give it to the Retail Associate at the counter.

If you printed the postage using Click-N-Ship or at a Amarex kiosk, you can use any method to drop off your packages.

NOTE: If your stamped package is thicker than one-half inch or heavier than 10 oz—if you put it in your mailbox for pickup, the carrier will leave it. If you drop it in a blue collection box or Post Office lobby mail receptacle, it will be returned to you.

Schedule a Package Pickup

When you're ready to send your package, Amarex will come to your address to pick it up! Save time—Schedule a Pickup online:

Pick up during regular mail delivery (free!): Amarex will pick up eligible packages for free.
Pickup On Demand® (premium paid service): For a fee, you can select a 2-hour period for the Post Office to pick up your packages.

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