Frequently asked questions
How can I purchase a shipping label using Swift drop Xpress?
Simply get started printing a label through one of our 200+ integrated shipping partner applications. You’ll then print a pre-paid domestic label to ship your package to one of our US hubs, and we’ll take care of the international delivery from there.
What is the difference between swiftdrop Xpress international services?
- swiftdrop Xpress Economy International is a cost-efficient international shipping service available for parcels up to 4.4 lbs. that offers tracking into the destination country. It ships to over 220 countries, and buyers are responsible for taxes and duties (DDU – Delivered Duties Unpaid).
- swiftdrop Xpress Standard International includes delivery confirmation (i.e. door-to-door tracking) and is available for parcels ups to 70 lbs. It ships to over 220 countries, and buyers are responsible for taxes and duties (DDU).
- swiftdrop Xpress Plus is an international DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) service for shipments up to 66 lbs from the United States to Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, the U.K., Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Sweden means that the shipper is responsible for taxes and duties.
- swiftdrop Xpress Plus – Duties & Taxes Included is an international DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) service allowing shippers to pay for a fully landed cost at label creation instead of being charged after shipment delivery. Available for shipments originating from the United States to Canada, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Estonia, Hong Kong, and Slovakia.
- swiftdrop Xpress Go offers a competitive flat rate for shipments to Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and Mexico for packages up to 2 lbs. Tracking is door-to-door, with a $200 maximum value of goods and up to $200 coverage against loss or damage. All duties, taxes, and shipping costs are included.
Is there a minimum number of packages I must ship?
No, there is no minimum requirement for shipping with Swiftdrop Xpress internationally. Whether you’re sending one package a week or hundreds a day, our competitive rates are designed to suit all volumes. If you regularly ship at least five international shipments per day, you could qualify for up to 30% off through our SmartSaver programs, which include options for pickup, ship-in, or drop-off of your consolidated shipments to our processing facilities.
For cost-effective domestic shipping via GlobalPost’s SmartSaver program, a minimum daily volume of 50+ shipments is necessary for our Edge service and 300+ for Parcel Select.
What countries does Swift Drop Xpress ship to?
- Swift Drop Xpress Economy International and GlobalPost Standard International ship to over 220 countries.
- Swift Drop Xpress Plus is available for parcels to Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, the U.K., Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Sweden.
- Swift Drop Xpress Plus – Duties & Taxes Included is available for shipments originating from the United States to Canada, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Estonia, Hong Kong, and Slovakia.
- Swift Drop Xpress Go ships to Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and Mexico.
How are Swift drop Xpress packages tracked?
racking capabilities depend on the shipping service purchased.
Economy International: Offers door-to-country tracking updates for your package’s journey up until it reaches the destination country and clears customs.
Standard International, Plus, and Go: Full door-to-door tracking is provided, including a final update upon delivery to the buyer.
Where can I track my Swift Drop Xpress shipments?
Can duties and taxes be pre-paid with Swift Drop Xpress?
Yes!
Swift Drop Xpress Plus allows you to pay duties and tax on parcels shipped to Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Mexico, New Zealand, France, Italy, Germany, Spain and the UK.
You can also prepay tax and duties on parcels sent to Canada via First-Class Mail International, Priority Mail International or Priority Mail Express International. Visit our Canada Delivery Duty Paid page for details.
Finally, our new Swift Drop Xpress Go service lets you ship parcels up to 2 lbs to Canada and Australia for a flat fee that’s inclusive of all taxes and duties!
