Be accurate when you enter a shipment category and a declared value.

If you are a commercial seller, you must list package items under merchandise category, and include the Commercial Invoice inside the parcel. Falsifying a customs form by marking commercial goods as “Gift” to avoid customs fees “shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $10,000 per violation or imprisonment for not more than 5 years, or both.“ U.S. Code: Title 13: Section 305

The sender's failure to complete the form properly can delay delivery of the item or inconvenience the sender and addressee. Moreover, a false, misleading, or incomplete declaration can result in the seizure or return of the item and/or in criminal or civil penalties. USPS International Mail Services 123.712

Enter either EEL (Exemption and Exclusion Legend) or PFC (Proof of Filing Citation). As a part U.S. Census Bureau regulations for goods export.

EEL code NOEEI 30.37(a) for items value less than $2,500. VIPparcel has set EEL code as a default code entry for users convenience.

You will need to obtain the Proof of Filing Citation if a shipment value is more than $2500. Learn how to get a PFC code.>

Be specific when you describe a package content. When sending multiple items in one package, list each item separately. Goods of the same kind can be listed under a single description with specifying their quantity.