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Ship Directly to Africa |
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Important Message
DO NOT send cash in pen boxes.
If you send cash in a package marked “Pens For Kids,” it may jeopardize the Ambassador’s ability to receive packages.
If African customs departments or local African postal services discover cash or other items in a box marked “Pens For Kids” it increases the potential for theft of future packages. |
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Select an Ambassador Be sure to notify the ambassador via e-mail or phone that a package is coming – if packages are left at the post office for more than a day or two the ambassador may be charged a fee.
UPSP Priority International Mail Standard international priority shipping boxes are available for free from the USPS. Shipping costs $49 per standard priority mail box to ship from the US to most African countries.
Boldly Mark the Box “Pens For Kids” In addition to the Ambassador’s address, be sure to clearly mark the box “Pens For Kids” to facilitate clearing African customs.
List the value as “$0” On the customs form, list the value as “$0” and do not request for the box, if unclaimed, to be returned to you. Both of these indications likely trigger the receiving post office to charge the ambassador customs or storage fees.
Ship your Pens For Kids! It takes 2-3 weeks for a package to travel from the United States and arrive in Africa.
Please DO NOT send cash or other items in boxes of pens! |