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Indicia

In postage, indicia are markings on a mail piece showing that postage has been paid by the sender. Postage stamps and meter marks are considered indicia by the Postal Service.

Insurance coverage

If you have a parcel shipped and its contents are valued above $100, you have the option of purchasing more insurance coverage. The insurance primarily covers loss of your package.

Insurance value

You may ensure a parcel being shipped only for the actual value of the contents. In the event your parcel gets lost, carriers require a receipt or invoice reflecting the value of the items.

International shipment

A parcel shipped from one place to another where both the point of origin and the destination are in different countries.

Invoice

A bill submitted by a vendor for payment.

 

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