If you’re preparing a gift box for shipment, Box Stop in Lexington, KY, knows how to ensure it’s delivered quickly and safely. In some cases, taking a few extra steps before arriving at the shipping center can save you money and time, especially if the final destination offers tax exemptions for presents.

No matter what you’re shipping or when you’re sending it, the following three tips will streamline your experience—both within the United States and internationally:

• Mark the Package as a Gift: When you arrive at the shipping company, tell the representative your package is a gift. If they record this on all your shipping documentation, your package will receive an import clearance handling upon reaching the destination country.
• Research Importation Laws in the Receiving Country: Depending on where you are sending the gift, you may be eligible for a duty-free or tax exemption status. This means you can avoid paying extra money at the time of shipping. Plus, you can ensure your lucky recipient won’t have to foot the bill either!
• Send Your Shipment Directly to the Recipient: Even if you’re shipping an item to a colleague, you should do everything you can to send the package from an individual sender to an individual recipient—not to a business or organization. By doing so, you can avoid additional fees and prevent the delivery from experiencing delays in transit.

Taking these three simple tips into consideration before shipping a gift to a friend or loved one will ensure they don’t incur additional charges. It also guarantees the shipment will arrive as quickly as possible. To learn more from the experts at Box Stop, call (859) 271-2393 today. You can also visit them online to view a complete list of their products and services, from shipping and packaging to boxes and other supplies.