Is the US accepting packages from Australia?
The United States Postal Service has suspended most of its deliveries to Australia, infuriating consumers waiting for mail and businesses relying on overseas sales.
Does Australia Post deliver USPS?
Australia Post transports the item to the United States and hands the item to US Customs who then hands the item over to the USPSS for delivery. Australia Post pays the USPS a predetermined amount for this service.
How long does mail take from USA to Australia?
A good estimate would be about 2 weeks as most mail takes 3 to 5 days to cross the US. Mail travels faster between major cities with airports. I would assume Australia would be the same in metropolitan areas. International mail is harder to estimate.
Why do international packages take so long?
Shipping internationally can also take a long time not only because of the distance involved and the amount of times the packages changes hands, but because your package might get caught in the destination country’s customs, where it’s analyzed for whether the recipient owes taxes or duties for importing it.
Is Australia receiving international mail?
The Postal Service™ has temporarily suspended international mail acceptance to Australia due to service impacts related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The service disruption affects Priority Mail International® (PMI).
How long does Australian customs take to clear a package?
Please allow up to 48 hrs From time we receive your documents for the assessment by Customs and Border Protection and the payments of your charges. While we aim to clear all parcels within 24 hrs unexpected delays can occur.
How long do overseas packages take?
International Shipping Services
| Service | Shipping Time | Pricing |
|---|---|---|
| Global Express Guaranteed® | 1–3 Business Days1 | $$$$ |
| Priority Mail Express International® | 3–5 Business Days2 | $$$ |
| Priority Mail International® | 6–10 Business Days2 | $$ |
| First-Class Package International Service® | Varies by Destination | $ |
Does Auspost deliver on Sunday?
Except for some rare cases, such as during busy holiday times, you will not see Australia Post delivering on Sundays.
Why are my packages delayed?
One of the most common issues is simply that your package wasn’t scanned at the last USPS shipping or sorting depot the way that it was supposed to. Another reason that USPS packages are delayed in transit is that they actually get physically lost somewhere along the lines of transit.