USA, UK and Canada are new delivery destinations for Meest Post.

Poles are increasingly sending parcels to the US, UK and Canada. This trend is observed not only among individuals but also among companies. Meest Post responds to their needs by offering air delivery to each of these countries. Wondering which couriers most often deliver to the USA, UK and Canada and how to send such a parcel? Read on!

Reasons for the growing popularity of new delivery destinations

Several different factors influence the popularity of deliveries to the US, UK and Canada. On the one hand, these are countries where a very large number of Poles live every day and have family and friends in Poland. On the other hand, there is a rapidly growing interest in Polish online stores and their products abroad.

Poles abroad

The USA, the UK and Canada are among the most popular immigration destinations for Poles. There are millions of people living there temporarily or permanently, to whom family and friends regularly send gifts or everyday goods from Poland. These include, for example, medicines that are sold at much higher prices abroad.

Limited availability of Polish products

Although there are Polish stores in major cities in the US, UK and Canada, their assortment is limited and prices are often higher than in Poland. Therefore, many expats prefer to order their favourite products directly from the country. This is especially true for food, cosmetics and dietary supplements.

Development of the Polish e-commerce market

Not only Poles living abroad are interested in parcels from Poland. They are also used by Americans, British and Canadians, who are increasingly ordering goods from Polish online stores. They are gaining popularity on the international market mainly due to their high quality and competitive prices.

Goods most often shipped abroad

It is not possible to state for sure how many parcels are sent from Poland to the US, UK and Canada each year. However, we can refer to the figures of InPost, which delivered 302.6 million parcels to international markets in 2023. 46.5 million of them were sent to the UK. Of course, these are the results of only one carrier, so it should be assumed that the total volume of courier parcels delivered to the US, UK and Canada is much higher.

And what is the most common content of these parcels? It depends primarily on the sender's profile:

• E-commerce companies send their American, British and Canadian customers, among other things, clothing and footwear. Handmade products are of particular interest, both in the fashion market and in other markets.

• Private customers send food, cosmetics and medicines to their loved ones in the US, UK and Canada, among other things.

Shipments to the USA, UK and Canada - customs restrictions

Before sending parcels to the US, UK or Canada, you should familiarise yourself with the customs regulations that apply in each of these countries. The amount of duty may vary not only depending on the destination, but also on the contents of the parcels. However, it is worth remembering that in many situations, parcels are exempt from additional fees:

• Duty on shipments to the United States is only charged if the goods being shipped are of a commercial nature or exceed USD 800.

• Duty on shipments to the UK is only charged if the goods being shipped are of a commercial nature or have a value exceeding £39.

• Duty on shipments to Canada is charged only if the goods being shipped are of a commercial nature or exceed 20 Canadian dollars.

Remember that each of these countries has its own list of prohibited goods. Check it out to avoid any possible delays or return of your parcel.

How to send and track a parcel to the USA, Canada or the UK?

Want to send a parcel to the USA, UK or Canada? With Meest Post you can do it in just a few simple steps:

1.Prepare your parcel for shipment
Firstly, choose a suitable cardboard box and place all the items you want to ship in it. Remember to protect fragile items with bubble wrap, for example. Make sure that the contents of the parcel do not move during transport. For this purpose, use a sponge pad or rolled up newspaper. Finally, seal the box securely with tape.

2.Bring the parcel to a partner point
Meest Point delivery points are available all over the country. Choose the one nearest you and bring your parcel to us. We will measure and weigh your parcel on site and help you to prepare the necessary customs documents.

3.Pay for sending a parcel
We will determine the cost of delivery based on the dimensions and weight of your parcel. Parcel prices start at 139 PLN for the USA and Canada and 114 PLN for the UK. You can pay at the branch by card or in cash.

4.Track your parcel
You will receive a confirmation that your parcel has been dispatched, along with a tracking number. It will allow you to conveniently track the status of your parcel on our website.

Send parcels to the USA, UK or Canada with Meest Post!

The USA, the UK and Canada are becoming increasingly popular delivery destinations among Poles. Thanks to Meest Post's convenient service, both private customers and retailers can send parcels to these countries cheaply and conveniently. So visit one of our partner locations and entrust us with your air parcel!