IPA is a bulk mailing service through the USPS that is equivalent to First Class Mail/Package International. The delivery standard is 3-7 business days from date of entry. Tracking and confirmation of delivery is not available; however, the service does provide for the free return of undeliverable pieces. The service is available for merchandise up to 4 pounds and printed matter up to 66 pounds. Package value is limited to no more than $400.00. IPA offers a savings of up to 40% when compared to FCMI and FCPI.
ISAL is an economy bulk service through the USPS with a delivery standard of 7-14 business days from date of entry. This service is not available to all countries. Tracking and confirmation of delivery is not available; however, the service does provide for the free return of undeliverable pieces. The service is available for merchandise up to 4 pounds and printed matter up to 66 pounds. Package value is limited to no more than $400.00. ISAL offers a savings of up to 60% when compared to FCMI and FCPI.
PMI is the same service you find at your post office. It offers a delivery standard of 6-10 business days from date of entry: package value is limited to no more than $2500. Limited tracking and confirmation services are available (tracking numbers are emailed within 24 hours upon arrival at IMS facility) as well as indemnity insurance which is based on value and/or weight. The maximum weight limit is 70 pounds to most countries. PMI offers up to a 20% discount compared to retail postage (does not include Flat Rate boxes or envelopes which are not available.)
PMEI, formally known as EMI, is the same service you find at your post office. It offers a delivery standard of 3-5 business days from date of entry on average; package value is limited to no more than $2500. Limited tracking (tracking numbers are emailed within 24 hours upon arrival at IMS facility) and confirmation services are available; along with insurance for documents up to $100 and merchandise up to $200 (additional insurance is not available through IMS Inc.) The maximum weight limit is 70 pounds to most countries. PEMI offers up to a 25% discount compared to retail postage (does not include Flat Rate boxes or envelopes which are not available.)
*Please see individual country listing in the International Mail Manual for specific guidelines on prohibitions, restrictions, size, weight and value limits, etc.