Customs Forms: What Personal Shippers Need to Know

Customs authorities need a plain-language description, quantity, value, origin, and purpose for each item. “Gift” is a shipment purpose, not an adequate item description.

What to do before booking

• Describe each item specifically.
• Declare honest market values and keep purchase evidence.
• Check destination restrictions before packing.

Get a route-specific recommendation

Shipment rules and prices vary by destination, contents, weight, and deadline. Request a Cargo Max quote or use the volumetric weight calculator before you pack.