--- title: OptimalShip's Helpful Shipping Tips | Imports description: Imports | When you need shipping help for your small business, OptimalShip has got you covered. --- Document [![Logo](https://blog.optimalship.com/hs-fs/hubfs/OptimalShip%20Logos/logo.png?width=158&height=30&name=logo.png)](https://us.optimalship.com/) [Sign In ![Cardboard box](https://blog.optimalship.com/hubfs/icons/box.ico)](https://prep.optimalship.com/) - [Get Quote](https://prep.optimalship.com/get-quote) - [Prepare Shipment](https://prep.optimalship.com/prepare-shipment) - [Pay Bill](https://portal.optimalship.com/dashboard) - [Schedule Pickup](https://prep.optimalship.com/schedule-pickup) [Our Blog](https://blog.optimalship.com/) [Navigation](https://us.optimalship.com/) - [About Us](https://us.optimalship.com/about) - [Services](https://us.optimalship.com/services) - [Pricing](https://us.optimalship.com/pricing) - [Support](https://us.optimalship.com/support) - [About Us](https://us.optimalship.com/about) - 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[Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Frequently Asked Questions about IEEPA Tariff Refunds](https://blog.optimalship.com/hubfs/DHL%202024%20Rates.png)](https://blog.optimalship.com/frequently-asked-questions-about-ieepa-tariff-refunds)  **Frequently Asked Questions about IEEPA Tariff Refunds**  [Read More](https://blog.optimalship.com/frequently-asked-questions-about-ieepa-tariff-refunds) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.optimalship.com/frequently-asked-questions-about-ieepa-tariff-refunds#comments-listing) Topics: [About OptimalShip](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/about-optimalship), [Exports](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/exports), [Imports](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/imports), [DHL](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/dhl) ## [Shipping to Asia During Lunar New Year](https://blog.optimalship.com/shipping-to-asia-during-lunar-new-year) Posted by [Ian McRae](https://blog.optimalship.com/author/ian-mcrae) on Jan 15, 2026 9:36:33 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Shipping to Asia During Lunar New Year](https://blog.optimalship.com/hubfs/Lunar%20New%20Year%200126.png)](https://blog.optimalship.com/shipping-to-asia-during-lunar-new-year) **What is Lunar New Year and How Does if Affect my Imports/Exports?** [Read More](https://blog.optimalship.com/shipping-to-asia-during-lunar-new-year) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.optimalship.com/shipping-to-asia-during-lunar-new-year#comments-listing) Topics: [About OptimalShip](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/about-optimalship), [Exports](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/exports), [Imports](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/imports), [DHL](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/dhl) ## [How Logistics Providers Can Help Your Business](https://blog.optimalship.com/how-logistics-providers-can-help-your-business) Posted by [Ian McRae](https://blog.optimalship.com/author/ian-mcrae) on Nov 4, 2025 9:50:29 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![How Logistics Providers Can Help Your Business](https://blog.optimalship.com/hubfs/Logistics%20Provider%201125.png)](https://blog.optimalship.com/how-logistics-providers-can-help-your-business) **The Global Supply Chain and You** [Read More](https://blog.optimalship.com/how-logistics-providers-can-help-your-business) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.optimalship.com/how-logistics-providers-can-help-your-business#comments-listing) Topics: [About OptimalShip](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/about-optimalship), [Exports](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/exports), [Imports](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/imports), [DHL](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/dhl) ## [How to Save Money by Shipping Internationally with DHL](https://blog.optimalship.com/how-to-save-money-with-dhl-in-2024) Posted by [Ian McRae](https://blog.optimalship.com/author/ian-mcrae) on Feb 22, 2024 10:24:38 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![How to Save Money by Shipping Internationally with DHL](https://blog.optimalship.com/hubfs/DHL%202024%20Rates.png)](https://blog.optimalship.com/how-to-save-money-with-dhl-in-2024) **Inflation Worries** [Read More](https://blog.optimalship.com/how-to-save-money-with-dhl-in-2024) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.optimalship.com/how-to-save-money-with-dhl-in-2024#comments-listing) Topics: [About OptimalShip](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/about-optimalship), [Exports](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/exports), [Imports](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/imports), [DHL](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/dhl) ## [3 Things You Need to Know About Shipping to Brazil](https://blog.optimalship.com/3-things-you-need-to-know-about-shipping-to-brazil) Posted by [Ian McRae](https://blog.optimalship.com/author/ian-mcrae) on Oct 13, 2022 1:44:38 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![3 Things You Need to Know About Shipping to Brazil](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/6i-WS6nsNro6ltkrZtbziCCaoJ-6i9WlyaKaraYq2esbAZr_ABrSusEbtCfK_J2pBr7pRIwZFdEfXjB1dU_Hw2nm-LSJkd99sSLjjzLRNYagMpOX15JZLmfMY6zULzNpasFaP62dkz-z9x5oN_ehqfIiF-fflk3If47K0dbZG059e-ty9klLDFrzKQ)](https://blog.optimalship.com/3-things-you-need-to-know-about-shipping-to-brazil)   [Read More](https://blog.optimalship.com/3-things-you-need-to-know-about-shipping-to-brazil) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.optimalship.com/3-things-you-need-to-know-about-shipping-to-brazil#comments-listing) Topics: [Exports](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/exports), [Imports](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/imports), [brazil](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/brazil) ## [4 Ways to Get KYC Documents for Shipping to India](https://blog.optimalship.com/4-ways-to-get-kyc-documents-for-shipping-to-india) Posted by [Ian McRae](https://blog.optimalship.com/author/ian-mcrae) on Sep 27, 2022 12:22:52 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![4 Ways to Get KYC Documents for Shipping to India](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/GBnYACK5X_RpZIvlV32_4zafZbZ4TNzQfiDEk83fWs8u2zY0t7qJA9KgesydxtWe-kOemBmKq886hMqOqgApoKu7yWQnQwYPjyw3rr4cbZpOedUK0XjN8bN_qUPX_hT9jaFJYT2Wk9sBVPurng_G6TMbzraNbNupxONY_wfUbumn8MEgCFH6_-Zeig)](https://blog.optimalship.com/4-ways-to-get-kyc-documents-for-shipping-to-india) [Read More](https://blog.optimalship.com/4-ways-to-get-kyc-documents-for-shipping-to-india) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.optimalship.com/4-ways-to-get-kyc-documents-for-shipping-to-india#comments-listing) Topics: [Shipping to India](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/shipping-to-india), [Exports](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/exports), [Imports](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/imports) ## [4 Things You Need to Know About International Shipping](https://blog.optimalship.com/4thingsinternationalshipping) Posted by [Ian McRae](https://blog.optimalship.com/author/ian-mcrae) on Jun 27, 2022 11:38:33 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![4 Things You Need to Know About International Shipping](https://blog.optimalship.com/hubfs/4%20Things%20International%20Shipping%20Banner%20(1).png)](https://blog.optimalship.com/4thingsinternationalshipping) [Read More](https://blog.optimalship.com/4thingsinternationalshipping) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.optimalship.com/4thingsinternationalshipping#comments-listing) Topics: [About OptimalShip](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/about-optimalship), [Exports](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/exports), [Imports](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/imports), [restrictions](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/restrictions) ## [Actual Weight vs. Dimensional Weight](https://blog.optimalship.com/how-to-speed-up-delivery-of-my-international-package-0) Posted by [Courtney Evans](https://blog.optimalship.com/author/courtney-evans) on May 12, 2022 2:56:43 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Actual Weight vs. Dimensional Weight](https://blog.optimalship.com/hubfs/Actual%20Weight%20vs.%20Dimensional%20Weight.png)](https://blog.optimalship.com/how-to-speed-up-delivery-of-my-international-package-0) Have you ever shipped a large box that seems to weigh nothing, yet the invoice you get is higher than you expected? This likely has to do with the difference between dimensional weight and actual weight. We all know how to find the actual weight of our international packages; we just look at the scale the box is sitting on and read the number. But why does my 10 lb shipment in a 12x12x12 inch box cost less than those same 10 lbs in a 24x24x24 inch box? [Read More](https://blog.optimalship.com/how-to-speed-up-delivery-of-my-international-package-0) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.optimalship.com/how-to-speed-up-delivery-of-my-international-package-0#comments-listing) Topics: [International Shipping](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/international-shipping), [Domestic Shipping](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/domestic-shipping), [Exports](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/exports), [Imports](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/imports), [billing](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/billing) ## [How to Correctly Write an International Address](https://blog.optimalship.com/how-to-speed-up-delivery-of-my-international-package-0-0) Posted by [Cade Nordgren](https://blog.optimalship.com/author/cade-nordgren) on May 2, 2022 2:54:31 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![How to Correctly Write an International Address](https://blog.optimalship.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(1).png)](https://blog.optimalship.com/how-to-speed-up-delivery-of-my-international-package-0-0) All too often a simple error or a missing piece of information in an address can mean that your shipment will be delayed, or, in more extreme cases, never arrive at its destination at all. In this article, we will cover the proper way to format an international address to ensure that this does not happen to you. [Read More](https://blog.optimalship.com/how-to-speed-up-delivery-of-my-international-package-0-0) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.optimalship.com/how-to-speed-up-delivery-of-my-international-package-0-0#comments-listing) Topics: [Export Basics](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/export-basics), [International Shipping](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/international-shipping), [Imports](https://blog.optimalship.com/tag/imports) ## [Choosing the Right Overseas Shipper](https://blog.optimalship.com/how-to-choose-the-best-overseas-shippers) Posted by [K. 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