From 1st July this year, Royal Mail parcel prices to the U.S.A. will see an unprecedented rise.
This is because of:
1) U.S. Administrations’ decision to increase how much they charge other countries for postal delivery
2) In the absence of passenger flights due to COVID19, Royal Mail is having to use Air freight instead, which they say is considerably more expensive.
(Email received 29th May 2020)
From 1st July Royal Mail are creating a new Zone for USA – Zone 3.
(USA used to fall into Zone 1, with Canada and Japan and others, Zone 2 is ‘everyone else’)
I’ve only just changed my website tables for postage, which I do from time to time, so that they reflect reality, but for my american customers, it’s a good idea to order before July, if you want products.
Have attached Table of costs, to see how much more parcels will be, compare Zone1 and Zone3 prices.