Send personal belongings abroad without treating your move like one oversized parcel.
Whether you are relocating, studying overseas or sending used household belongings to family, Megway can help organise the shipment box by box and prepare the customs information needed for the destination.
Understand the job before choosing the service.
Personal-effects shipments are often more complex than ordinary parcel delivery because one shipment can contain clothing, books, kitchenware, shoes and other used household items across several cartons. Each box still needs its own final weight and dimensions, while the customs declaration needs enough detail to describe what is actually inside.
Megway can help customers turn an unstructured pile of belongings into a clearer shipping job: suitable boxes, protective packing, box numbering, individual measurements, a consolidated contents list and a courier service that can handle the destination and shipment size.
Personal belongings are not automatically duty-free simply because they are used or because you are moving home. Some countries have special reliefs or documentary requirements for people relocating, but eligibility is determined by the destination authority.
More than a basic parcel transaction.
Box-by-box organisation
Number each carton and keep a simple packing list so contents can be traced without reopening every box.
Used-item descriptions
Describe categories clearly — for example used clothing, used books, kitchen utensils or bedding — instead of writing only “personal effects”.
Realistic customs values
Used goods still need values for customs. The figure should be reasonable for the current used condition, not automatically the original retail price.
Multi-piece shipping
Where a multi-piece service is suitable, several cartons can travel under one shipment workflow while retaining individual package data.
Courier-safe packing
Moving boxes should be strong enough for conveyor and hub handling, with void space controlled and weak seams reinforced.
Destination checks
Some countries ask for inventories, passports, visas, residency documents or other evidence before personal effects can receive special customs treatment.
How to prepare personal effects for international shipping
Sort before packing
Separate prohibited, restricted, fragile and high-value items before they disappear inside sealed cartons.
Pack and number each box
Use strong cartons and label them Box 1, Box 2 and so on for your own inventory.
Record each package
Write down the final weight and external dimensions of every packed box.
Create the contents inventory
Group similar used items sensibly and record quantity, value and origin information where required.
Check the destination rules
Confirm whether the country has relocation reliefs, special forms or restrictions affecting personal belongings.
Choose and book the route
Compare eligible courier options based on size, total shipment profile, urgency and destination.
Who this is useful for
What to prepare
Do not pack passports, cash, jewellery, irreplaceable documents or other high-risk valuables inside general personal-effects cartons. Food, liquids, aerosols, batteries, medicines and restricted goods may need separate checks. Customs reliefs for people moving residence vary by country and are never automatic.
Frequently asked questions
Can I just write “personal effects” on the customs form?
Usually that is too vague on its own. A clearer inventory of the main item categories helps customs and the courier understand the shipment.
Do used belongings need a value?
Yes, goods normally still require a declared customs value. Used values should reflect current reasonable value rather than simply the original purchase price.
Can all my boxes go under one shipment?
Sometimes. It depends on the courier product and route. Multi-piece services can simplify several cartons, but each package still needs accurate dimensions and weight.
Can Megway pack everything for me?
Participating stores can offer professional packing and packaging materials. Large moves may need to be discussed with the location in advance.
Will I pay customs duty on used belongings?
Possibly. Some countries offer relief for qualifying relocations, while others may still assess tax or require supporting documents. The destination authority makes that decision.
Build the right Megway workflow.
International Shipping
Understand the wider customs and international-parcel workflow.
Multiple Boxes
Plan several cartons with individual package data.
Luggage Shipping
Send eligible suitcases separately from your flight.
Professional Packing
Get help preparing boxes and awkward items.
Start with your local Megway
Check the exact services, couriers and support available at your nearest Megway location.