In September 2021, parcel services to Ireland were suspended due to the requirement by Irish customers for a 10-digit tariff or Taric code to be included on all customs declarations and captured in the Electronic Advance Data (EAD).
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Your goods can be imported tax-free once a Transfer of Residence form has been completed, then signed and accepted by customs officials. You will need to provide evidence of your current residence and your residence in Ireland. Please note: you must be present in the Republic of Ireland when your shipment arrives.
International mail posted before the COVID 19 restrictions for individual countries began was prepared to be sent abroad as normal, and is still waiting to be sent. We are receiving regular international mail updates and once it is possible we will send this mail.
The U.S. Postal Service has TEMPORARILY suspended First Class Package International Service (as of September 3, 2021) and Priority Mail International (as of September 17, 2021) delivery to Australia due to carrier issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sending a package to Ireland quickly or cheaply, we offer both options. We can provide couriers who offer Express and Economy delivery and they will help you ship to large, heavily populated areas of Ireland such as Dublin, Cork and Limerick whilst also offering services to more rural locations.
Australia Post today announced the resumption of inbound international sea mail from Monday 21 November 2022. Sea mail entering Australia from overseas was temporarily suspended from 1 October 2022.
Amid the Australian shipping restrictions and covid cases, you can still send items from wherever you are in the world to Australia.
Effective Friday, March 11, 2022, the Postal Service™ will resume acceptance of the following services destined to Australia: First-Class Package International Service (FCPIS) Commercial ePacket (CeP) International Priority Airmail (IPA) Packets.
DPD Direct is one of the cheapest ways to ship parcels to Ireland (up to 5kg). Fully tracked through to delivery, this service will deliver to Ireland in 4-5 working days. Parcelforce drop-off or DPD Pickup Classic is available to book for a small extra cost, reducing the delivery time to 2 working days.
To get the cheapest shipping from the USA to Ireland, select slower delivery methods like Planet Mail Express or USPS. We send the packages to Ireland using carriers such as DHL, FedEx, and USPS. You can calculate the price of the shipping in advance with our postage calculator.
illegal or dangerous drugs. indecent or obscene goods. certain foodstuffs, mainly meat, milk, fish or products thereof. products of endangered species.
No disruptions are currently reported.
In early 2020, a global shortage of shipping containers has disrupted the international trade industry — creating costly difficulties for businesses worldwide. The shipping shortages resulted from multiple factors, including the: Pandemic. Transition to e-commerce shopping.
We can now accept and sell postage for letters and parcels to all international destinations. Regulations mean we'll enter your customs data electronically at the Post Office counter. If an item you're sending needs a customs form, please attach a fully completed form to it.
Shipping to Ireland parcel costs depend on the size and weight of the package – as well as the distance – these factors also affect the time needed to deliver the parcel. Fast shipment is mainly one to two business days whilst a less expensive courier usually requires an average of 10 days.
You can send chocolate and other foods domestically in the post, as long as it's not perishable. That means it's not fresh or won't spoil for a long time.
What is the cheapest way to send a parcel to Ireland? The cheapest way to send a parcel to the Republic of Ireland is by using International Economy or a similar delivery service. This will mean your parcel delivery will take a little longer to arrive, so if you are in a hurry you may not want to opt for this option.
Is there an alternative to Australia Post? Yes, there are cheaper and more reliable posting services than Australia Post that include: Aramex, WizMe, Sendle, Couriers Please, Aussie Mailman, and Pack and Send.
Postal services have therefore resumed as normal, effective from 1 December 2022.
Notes: Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler's checks; platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail Express International shipments to Australia.
USPS® international mail services go to more than 180 countries, including Great Britain, Canada, Japan, Mexico, and Australia. Global Express Guaranteed®, Priority Mail Express International®, and Priority Mail International® services include international tracking and some insurance.
Border arrangements
Travellers entering or leaving Australia do not require a negative pre-departure test and cruise vessels can enter Australian territory.