International Premium Incentive or International Per Item Incentive
If you are looking for fast and efficient delivery to the U.S.A. and other international destinations, these reliable airmail services will suit your business needs. They are ideal for shipping:
- Letters.
- Receipts.
- Invoices or similar financial statements relating to a specified sum of money.
- Advertising mail.
- Communications that are partially handwritten or typewritten.
- Other printed matter that meets the product specifications.
Note:: You can access either International Premium Incentive™ or International Per Item Incentive™ service, but not both. Choose the service that best accommodates your billing requirements.
International Standard Incentive
International Standard Incentive™ service is ideal for sending your printed matter, where cost rather than speed is a priority.
Use International Standard Incentive service to send items such as:
- Newspapers.
- Magazines.
- Product information, catalogues, or advertising mail.
- Other types of identical and non-personalized printed matter, falling within the minimum and maximum dimensions and weight requirements for this service.
Features
Redirection
All International Incentive Letter-post™ items will be redirected to the addressee based on the practices and requirements of the destination postal administration.
Return to sender
This feature applies only to items sent using International Premium Incentive service and International Per Item Incentive service. We return undeliverable items directly to you at no charge, provided there is a Canadian return address on the outside of the item. When the return address is on the inside of the item, we will return it for a fee.
On-demand pickup service
Pickup is available for International Incentive Letter-post (Premium, Per Item and Standard) customers at no additional charge, in certain locations. To arrange a pickup, call us at 1-866-757-5480. View a list of the areas where pick-up is available.
Benefits
Ease of use
We offer convenient mail collection in certain locations. You simply place your unstamped U.S.A. and international mail in containers and complete your Order (Statement of Mailing). We take care of the rest!
Saves money
There are no extra costs for the return of undeliverable items when you use our International Premium Incentive or International Per Item Incentive service. We return all items directly to the sender when the outer cover of the envelope bears the sender's Canadian return address.
Easy payment
Payment is easy when you use International Incentive Letter-post service. Choose to pay from your account or have us bill you.
Specifications
Your International Incentive Letter-post items must meet our size and weight specifications.
| Category | Length | Width | Thickness | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short and Long | max. | 245 mm | 150 mm | 5 mm | 50 g |
| min. | 140 mm | 90 mm | 0.18 mm | 3 g | |
| Oversize | max. | 380 mm | 270 mm | 20 mm | 1 kg |
| min. | 140 mm | 90 mm | 0.18 mm | 10 g | |
| Postcards | max. | 235 mm | 120 mm | 5 mm | 50 g |
| min. | 140 mm | 90 mm | 0.18 mm | 3 g | |
Minimum number of items
To qualify for International Incentive Letter-post, you must have a minimum number of 100 items per deposit.
Rates & prices
Please contact your Canada Post sales representative, or call 1-866-757-5480 to determine if you qualify for International Incentive Letter-post pricing.
Container signage for Ottawa area customers only
If you are a customer in the Ottawa area, ensure you do the following when preparing your containers:
1. Print the International Incentive Letter-post form on green-coloured paper and apply it to the top of each U.S.A. & International Incentive Letter-post lettertainer/container to ensure your mail is routed properly.
2. Ensure the site information entry/selection on your Order (Statement of Mailing) is as follows:
Léo Blanchette Plant (I086)
555 McArthur Ave
Montreal QC H4T 1T5
3. Insert 2 copies of your Order inside the lettertainer/container before pickup.
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