Is it OK to send fruit in the mail?

Fresh fruits and vegetables are nonmailable unless presented in a dry (not dried) condition. Other perishable foods that are capable of easily decomposing or that cannot reach their destination without spoiling are nonmailable.

How do you send fresh fruit in the mail?

Wrap each fruit individually in brown packaging paper or tissue paper before placing it in the crate or box. Line the box with bubble wrap, air packs, plastic peanuts or packaging foam; the more padding, the more likely your fruits will end up whole and fresh at their destination.

Can I send fruits?

You can only send fruit from one state to another. If you require shipping fruit to another country, then you have to be licensed by the government. You can only send fruit that is allowed by the state laws. These include the state you are sending from and the state you are shipping to.

Can USPS check your packages?

Postal inspectors must acquire a search warrant based on probable cause before inspecting mail and parcels. According to the USPS: “… first class letters and parcels are protected against search and seizure under the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution, and, as such, cannot be opened without a search warrant.”

Can you mail grapes?

Grapes, plums, and strawberries are more fragile. If you have to send them by mail, then you have to have unique and safer packaging. Pack your fruits, pad them with soft clothing or sponge, and put them in a crate ready for shipping.

What can you not send in the mail?

You cannot mail any hazardous items including anything that could rupture in transit and damage property or harm people. For example, you cannot ship corrosives such as lye or acids, toxic substances such as herbicides or flammable liquid such as acetone.

What should I know about USPS shipping restrictions?

Prohibited Items You Should Know When Shipping Via the USPS. The USPS sets a limit on the size or quantity you can mail for some items such as aerosol cans, firearms, tobacco products, liquids, poisons, flammable goods and lottery tickets. Go to a U.S. postal service office to ensure you do not exceed the restrictions.

What happens if I send mail to a foreign country?

The Postal employee will verify that an individual recipient is of legal age to receive the shipment. When shipping to APO/FPO/DPO locations in foreign countries, USPS treats the mail as domestic mail, but shipping is still subject to those foreign countries’ prohibitions and restrictions.

What is considered perishable in the mail?

Perishable items are materials that can deteriorate in the mail, such as live animals, food, and plants. Permissible perishable items are sent at the mailer’s own risk. These items must be specially packaged and mailed so that they arrive before they begin to deteriorate. Poisons are considered toxins.