{"id":48193,"date":"2019-11-12T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-11-12T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chitchats.com\/blog\/?p=48193"},"modified":"2025-03-28T17:03:59","modified_gmt":"2025-03-28T21:03:59","slug":"weight-restrictions-by-carrier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chitchats.com\/blog\/weight-restrictions-by-carrier","title":{"rendered":"Weight Restrictions by Carrier"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Chit Chats works with our partner carriers to provide fast, low-cost shipping options to our clients. Carriers enforce strict weight restrictions which are dependent on the service and destination. To <a href=\"https:\/\/support.chitchats.com\/support\/solutions\/articles\/47000426649-what-happens-to-shipments-with-insufficient-postage-\">prevent delays<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/support.chitchats.com\/support\/solutions\/articles\/47000426724-how-can-i-avoid-underpaying-postage-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">inaccurate postage<\/a> amounts, please ensure that your shipment falls within the allowable limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a quick overview of weight restrictions by service. Don&#8217;t forget that weight is determined by the greater of either the actual scale weight or <a href=\"https:\/\/chitchats.com\/blog\/understanding-dimensional-weight\">dimensional weight<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> Chit Chats Canada Tracked <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shipments must not exceed 30 kg (66 lb) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shipments must not be longer than 200 cm (78&#8243;) or exceed 300 cm girth (118&#8243;)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">USPS First Class<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shipments must be 15.99 oz or less<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">USPS Priority Mail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shipments must not exceed 31.75 kg (70 lbs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maximum dimensions 108&#8243; in combined length and girth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chit Chats International Tracked<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shipments must not exceed 30 kg (66 lb) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maximum dimensions: (Length + Width + Height) &lt; 900 mm <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">USPS First Class International<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shipments must not exceed 4 lb (1.8 kg) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">USPS Priority Mail International <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> Shipments must not exceed 31.75 kg (70 lbs)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/pe.usps.com\/text\/imm\/immctry.htm\" target=\"_blank\">USPS International Mail Manual<\/a> serves as an excellent guide when shipping to a specific destination as weight limits do vary by destination. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s always a good idea to double check and weigh all your packages. Taking the time to verify weight and dimensions can greatly reduce the stress of having a delayed shipment. Find more details in our <a href=\"https:\/\/support.chitchats.com\/support\/solutions\/articles\/47000426546-are-there-weight-or-dimensional-limits-for-my-shipment-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Help &amp; Support article<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/chitchats.com\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact our support team<\/a> with any questions. Don&#8217;t forget that all Chit Chats branches have postal scales on site for client use and also available for purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Happy shipping!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light gb-block-cta\" style=\"padding-top:2%;min-height:13em;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#f2f4f6\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center mt-0 has-text-color\" style=\"color:#32373c;font-size:36px;line-height:1\">Start saving with Chit Chats today!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#32373c;line-height:1\">No hidden monthly fees. Unbeatable prices. More than 20 million packages delivered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size gb-block-button sign-up-btn\" style=\"font-size:20px;line-height:1.2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chitchats.com\/signup\" style=\"border-radius:5px;color:#ffffff;background-color:#db2b35;padding-top:10px;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:1em\">Sign up now!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chit Chats works with our partner carriers to provide fast, low-cost shipping options to our clients. 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