Global Mail Forwarding

Global Mail Forwarding Costs

Mail and parcel forwarding costs depend on weight, size, and the shipping service chosen. Private Box cannot provide an accurate guide until we have the items to be mailed to our mailroom.

That said, here are the steps to get an estimate of your shipping:

International Parcel Forwarding

Step 1: Work out the weight and dimensions of the item you want to ship
If you are overseas and want to purchase an item in New Zealand, you may be required to contact the store or seller for these measurements.

Step 2: Find the shipping options and rates
The NZ Post Rate Finder is the best calculator. It provides the shipping services available to your country and their costs.

Step 3: Add Private Box’s Handling fees
These are our fees for receiving and lodging the parcels and sorting out customs documentation.
The fees are:

• Receiving – free!
• Handling fee:
  • $0 for items under 200 grams
  • $10.50NZD where we need to complete customs paperwork. Required on all international parcels and courier items.

Forwarding Letters / Paper mail
To help estimate the cost of forwarding mail, below is the average weight of bundles of mail.

15g	100g	1.2kg
1 Letter	2-4 Letters	8 Letters & a couple of Parcels
Average 1 week’s worth of mail	Average 1 month’s worth of mail.	Average 3 Months worth of mail.

Please note that your item is not a prohibited or restricted item, as this will either increase the cost of shipping or prevent you from receiving your item at all. Find out about forwarding restricted and prohibited items