Can you ship large or odd-shaped items internationally?

Yes. Our The UPS Store® location at 164 Market St Ste D in Charleston is capable of shipping large or odd-shaped items internationally. Large or odd-shaped items (e.g., furniture) often require specialized packaging, especially when traveling via different modes of transport to international destinations. Our The UPS Store Charleston location offers custom handling and packaging, from blanket wrap to custom cartons, crating, shrink-wrapping and palletizing. We can advise you on the best packaging method for your item(s) shipping internationally.

How long will it take for my shipment to arrive at its international destination?

Delivery time depends on the shipping service you purchase and the international destination. Our The UPS Store location in Charleston offers a variety of international shipping options so that you can choose the service that best meets your needs. Choose from one of the following guaranteed UPS® delivery options: • UPS Worldwide Express® • UPS Worldwide Express Plus® • UPS Worldwide Expedited® • UPS Worldwide Saver® • UPS Standard to Mexico or Canada.

Can I upgrade the service level of my international shipment while in route?

Contact us at (843) 723-1220 or store2386@theupsstore.com immediately to ask about the possibility of a service upgrade. If you did not ship your item(s) at our The UPS Store location at 164 Market St Ste D in Charleston, contact the shipping carrier directly.

How do I change the address on my shipment?

Contact us immediately at (843) 723-1220 or store2386@theupsstore.com if we shipped your item(s) to ask about the possibility of an address correction. If you did not ship your item(s) at our The UPS Store location at 164 Market St Ste D in Charleston, contact the shipping carrier directly.

Can I re-route my shipment while in transit?

Contact us immediately at (843) 723-1220 or store2386@theupsstore.com if we shipped your item(s) to ask about the possibility of re-routing your shipment. If you did not ship your item(s) at this The UPS Store location at 164 Market St Ste D in Charleston, contact the shipping carrier directly. For UPS shipments, UPS offers a service called UPS Delivery Intercept®, which allows the associates at this location to help you maintain control of packages shipped from this location as they move through the UPS network. This fee-based service allows us to request the intercept of packages prior to delivery, providing greater flexibility in managing shipping needs. When you select UPS Delivery Intercept, we can request that UPS perform one of the following actions: return to sender, deliver to another address, or reschedule delivery. To find out more about UPS Delivery Intercept and how to intercept a package, contact us at (843) 723-1220 or store2386@theupsstore.com.

What are duties, taxes and fees?

Duties are fees imposed by customs on imported merchandise. The applicable charges will be based on the value and/or gross weight and may differ according to the items being sent and destination country or territory. Depending on the situation, the receiver and sometimes, the shipper, will be responsible for paying the duties and fees. Fees are implemented by the customs broker or agent upon entering the destination country. Contact us at (843) 723-1220 or store2386@theupsstore.com for help understanding the details for your international shipment.

How do I find out which duties, taxes and fees apply to my international shipment?

For details on duties, taxes and fees for your international shipment, contact us at (843) 723-1220 or store2386@theupsstore.com.

How do I know my international shipment will clear customs?

To help reduce the chances of holds on your international shipment, our associates at at this The UPS Store Charleston location could help you look into which items may be prohibited from entering a country, or specific restrictions you need to be aware of prior to shipping abroad. You will also need to complete required international shipping documents for customs clearance, which we could provide and assist with when you visit us at at 164 Market St Ste D in Charleston.

What should I do if my international shipment does not clear customs?

If you shipped your item(s) from this The UPS Store location at 164 Market St Ste D in Charleston, we will contact you and provide you the different options that are available, depending on your shipment and the destination country.

How can I protect the value of my international shipment?

Each carrier offers a declared value program. Contact us at (843) 723-1220 or store2386@theupsstore.com for details, including declared value pricing, restrictions and limitations for your international shipment, provided we shipped your item(s).

What should I do if my international shipment arrived damaged?

If you are the sender, immediately notify The UPS Store location at at 164 Market St Ste D in Charleston to report a damaged shipment and begin the claim process, provided that we processed the shipment. Have the recipient save all packaging material including the shipping box, as well as the damaged item(s) that was shipped. Once we report the damaged package, the carrier that shipped your package should initiate an investigation and may or may not approve the claim upon successful completion of the investigation. If you are the recipient of the international shipment, contact the sender of the shipment to inform them that the shipment arrived damaged. If the sender shipped the item from a The UPS Store location, they will need to notify The UPS Store location that shipped the item(s) to report a damaged shipment and begin the claim process. Remember to save all packaging material and the shipping box, as well as the damaged item(s) that was shipped, and do not discard these items until the claim has been finalized because the carrier may require them to approve and pay your claim.

What should I do if my international shipment is lost or stolen?

If you are the sender, immediately notify our The UPS Store location at 164 Market St Ste D in Charleston to report the lost or stolen shipment and begin the claim process, provided that we processed the shipment. Once we report the lost/stolen package, the carrier that shipped your item(s) should initiate an investigation and may or may not approve the claim upon successful completion of the investigation. If you are the recipient of the international shipment, contact the sender of the shipment to inform them that the shipment is lost or stolen. If the sender shipped the item from a The UPS Store, they will need to notify The UPS Store location from which the item was shipped to report the lost or stolen shipment and begin the claim process.

What should I do if my international shipment arrived late?

If you are the sender, immediately contact The UPS Store location at 164 Market St Ste D in Charleston to report the late arrival of your shipment, provided that we processed the shipment. For UPS shipments, the sender may be entitled to a UPS Guaranteed Service Refund. Our The UPS Store location at 164 Market St Ste D in Charleston will be able to submit a UPS Guaranteed Service Refund request for eligible service refunds on your shipment. If you are the recipient of a late international shipment, contact the sender of the shipment. If the sender shipped the item from a The UPS Store, they must immediately notify The UPS Store location that shipped the item(s) about the late arrival.

Ship International & Overseas Packages at The UPS Store Charleston, SC at 164 Market St Ste D

International Shipping Options

UPS Worldwide Express®
UPS Worldwide Express Plus^®
Delivery by 8:30 am to Canada
9:00 am to all other destinations
Next day delivery to Canada
Delivery within two business days to Europe
Delivery within two or three business days to Asia
UPS Worldwide Express^®
Delivery by 10:30 am or 12:00 noon
Delivery by the next business day to Canada and for documents to Mexico
Second business day delivery to Europe and Latin America
Delivery within two or three business days to Asia
UPS Worldwide Saver®
Delivery by end of day
Next business day delivery to Canada and for documents to Mexico
Second business day delivery to Europe and Latin America
Delivery within two or three business days to Asia
UPS Worldwide Expedited®
Delivery in two business days to Canada
Next business day delivery to Canada and for documents to Mexico
Delivery in three or four days to Europe
Delivery in four or five days to Asia and Latin America UPS Standard
Day-definite delivery based on origin and destination
USPS Approved Postal Provider®
The UPS Store is pleased to offer the U.S. Postal Service^® international shipping services including:
Global Express Guaranteed^®
Express Mail^®
Parcel Post^®
First-Class Mail^®
Customs Declaration
A Declaration Statement can be required on the invoice for commodities that require a license or license exemption. If applicable, provide your export license number and type, ECCN number if required, or exemption if a license is not required. Contact us below for help with this.
Packing for International Shipping
When we pack and ship your items internationally using materials purchased from a The UPS Store location, we'll cover the cost of packing and shipping plus the value of your items, if lost or damaged. Let us take the worry out of international shipments. Restrictions apply. For full details see our Pack & Ship Guarantee.