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International Courier from Tamil Nadu to the USA

Send documents and parcels from Chennai and across Tamil Nadu to the USA. Express transit takes 4–7 business days.

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Shipping to United States

Families in Tamil Nadu send documents, festival food, clothes and medicines to relatives across the United States, and students send transcripts and application papers to American universities.

Customs clearance, public holidays and remote delivery areas can add a few days to the transit estimate.

Popular shipments

  • University transcripts and application documents
  • Homemade snacks, sweets and spices in sealed packs
  • Clothes, sarees and gifts
  • Personal medicines with a prescription

Pickup cities

Doorstep pickup is available from Chennai, Coimbatore, Erode, Salem, Vellore and Puducherry, subject to your PIN code.

Customs, duties and taxes

  • The US ended duty-free entry for low-value shipments (the $800 "de minimis" rule) in August 2025, so duty and processing fees can now apply even to small parcels.
  • Duty depends on what the item is and its declared value. Documents with no commercial value are not charged duty.
  • Duty and fees are normally paid by the receiver unless you choose a duty-paid service when booking.

Restricted and prohibited items

  • Meat, and products made with meat, such as some instant soup and curry mixes
  • Fresh fruit, vegetables, seeds and plants
  • Prescription medicines without a copy of the prescription, and any controlled medicines
  • Counterfeit or branded copies of goods

Dangerous goods are refused on every route: loose lithium batteries, flammable liquids, aerosols, perfumes, gas cylinders and similar items. See the full list.

Documents you need

  • A copy of the sender's photo ID, such as Aadhaar, PAN or passport (required for all international courier from India)
  • An invoice listing each item, its quantity and value; a proforma invoice is fine for gifts and personal items
  • The receiver's full address, postcode and a working phone number for customs and delivery contact

Where we deliver

New York, New Jersey, California, Texas, Illinois, Washington and every other US state, including PO-box addresses where the carrier allows them.

Helpful guides

United States courier FAQs

Will my receiver in the US pay import duty?

Possibly. Since August 2025 the US charges duty on low-value shipments too, depending on the item and its value. We tell you the likely charges, and offer a duty-paid option, when you request a quote.

Can I send homemade food to the USA?

Yes, if it contains no meat and is dry, sealed and clearly labelled with its ingredients. Pickles, snacks, sweets and spice powders are commonly sent. US customs may inspect food parcels.

Can I courier medicines to my parents in the US?

Personal medicines can usually be sent with a copy of the doctor's prescription and in quantities for personal use. Controlled medicines cannot be sent.

How do I send transcripts to a US university?

Share the university's mailing address and any reference number. Documents travel as a document shipment, which is quicker to clear and is not charged duty.

Customs rules change. Information last reviewed 31 October 2026; we confirm the current rules for your shipment before booking.

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