LynnCo Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 I am just starting to sell my M&P soap. Does anyone know if there are any restrictions or custom forms that need to be filled out to ship a soap bar from US to Canada? It's just one bar and I would ship it first class mail.I looked on usps.com and can't find much of an answer an thought it would be best to ask the experts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 If you are sending only one bar or a few bars it is no problem, you can just send it by regular mail. It is only if you're wholesaling them to a store in Canada where you would have to conform to their requirements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnCo Posted September 13, 2007 Author Share Posted September 13, 2007 Thank you for your quick reply. Everyone is so helpful on this site.I have one more question. Are soaps considered perishable items? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 No they are not considered perishable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadryga Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Not as far as I know Perishables are mainly foods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbren Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 The gal at the PO told me they are now using the regular flat rate envelopes for EVERYTHING including Canada, as long as you have the proper label on it. Also, if you label the contents as a 'gift' no customs forms are necessary. It was about 40-45 cents cheaper to print it online than buy it at the PO.fill in the form online and checked off 'gift' then fill in what it is i.e. 'soap, fragrance' and no customs form was necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadryga Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Oh, only just noticed that you wanted to use first class mail, Lynn. I agree with jbren... use the flat rate envelopes!I absolutely LOVE flat rate envelopes. I bought soapies from Chagrin Valley Craft and Ida sent them in a flat rate envelope. The best smelling envelope I've ever received, and only $11 and 5 days all the way from US to Malaysia! The soaps were only slightly dented but that was to be expected... her bars are 5.5-6oz, not much room for padding.Garden of Wisdom sends me my smaller purchased goodies in them too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnCo Posted September 14, 2007 Author Share Posted September 14, 2007 Are the flat rate envelopes you are referring to the priority mail envelopes? Or are there international flat rate envelopes different from the priority mail ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnwicks Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 They used to have different flat rate envelopes for domestic and international, but now the domestic one can be used for both. For one bar of soap, it would be cheaper just to use the regular mail though. It should be around $2 to mail one bar of soap to Canada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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