Global Shipping

Looking to print and deliver your project to a destination outside the United States? No problem. Your goods will be printed in China and we offer shipping to almost any country in the world. We’re glad to help with logistics and paperwork.

How can PrintNinja’s global shipping network get my printing order to me?

PrintNinja’s teams in both the US and China have decades of experience with global shipping and logistics. We offer multiple shipping options to accommodate varying timelines and budget requirements. These options include:

  • Arranging a delivery to a factory or warehouse in China or Hong Kong
  • Delivering goods to a freight forwarder in China or Hong Kong
  • Expedited air shipping for a portion or all of your project via UPS, FedEx, and DHL
  • UPS Ground shipping service to customers in Europe, Canada, and the US
  • Door-to-door LCL (freight) shipping to most countries

We’ve helped thousands of independent creators and self-publishers across the globe print their projects. Customers around the world love to use PrintNinja for their book, catalog, card, and game projects.

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We hope that the following information answers your questions. If not, our customer service team is ready and waiting to help.

Where does PrintNinja ship?

We can ship almost anywhere, except:

  • Afghanistan
  • Algeria
  • Angola (including Cabinda)
  • Burma (Myanmar)
  • Burundi
  • Congo
  • Cuba
  • Iran
  • Iraq
  • Ivory Coast
  • Jordan
  • Liberia
  • Libya
  • Nigeria
  • North Korea
  • OFAC Restricted Countries
  • Paraguay
  • Sierra Leone
  • Sri Lanka
  • Sudan
  • Syria
  • Togo
  • Yemen
  • Zaire (Congo)
  • Zimbabwe

The recipient may need to be registered with the destination country in order to import a shipment. If you have questions about this process, please contact us.

PrintNinja’s Global Shipping Price Calculator

Talk to us to see the cost of printing and to request a price for shipping. The instant price calculator can provide instant shipping prices for most orders with delivery addresses in the US or Canada. The rest will require custom quotations, which are usually turned around in 24-48 hours. Very large orders (by volume or weight) will require a custom freight quote, which may take longer. In order to request a custom shipping quote, simply follow the instructions below.


Are you shipping to an address outside of the US or Canada?

Our instant price calculator can quickly and accurately show you the cost of printing your project. You can also use it to request a custom shipping quote. Select your shipping destination country from the list below to learn more about how we quote shipping, taxes, and duty:

How to request a custom shipping quote (books)

First, choose your project details and view your product price using our instant price calculator. Once you see your printing price, enter your postal code or destination country in the field indicated below.

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On the next page, enter your shipping address, choose your shipping speed, and click Recalculate.

PrintNInja shipping speeds

Why do we need a complete address? PrintNinja’s global shipping costs vary widely based on destination and address type (residential versus commercial). The more information you can provide, the more accurately we can quote your shipping price.

In the new window that opens, fill out your contact information and request a custom shipping quote.

PrintNinja custom shipping quote

Our team will reply to confirm project details and to provide a custom shipping quote, including information about how to import your shipment.

If you have any questions or if you need advice, please contact our customer service team today.

How to request a custom shipping quote (card games)

First, choose your project details and view your product price using our instant price calculator. At the bottom of the page, click “calculate.”

Once you see your printing price, enter your postal code or destination country in the field indicated below.

On the next page, enter your shipping address, choose your shipping speed, and click Recalculate.

Why do we need a complete address? PrintNinja’s global shipping costs vary widely based on destination and address type (residential versus commercial). The more information you can provide, the more accurately we can quote your shipping price.

Last, complete the remaining fields and select “Request a shipping quote.”

PrintNinja Card International Shipping


How to import your shipment

Each country has their own rules, regulations, and taxes for importing goods, which are important to familiarize yourself with before placing your order. If your country is not listed below, request a custom shipping quote and our team will reach out with information on how to import your shipment.

United States

You can view your shipping price using our instant price calculatorWhen you create a quote and select shipping to the United States using our instant pricing calculator, you pay no import fees or taxes NOTE: If importing to the state of Illinois, a 10% sales tax will apply and is included in the total price. PrintNinja and our shipping company will manage 100% of the import paperwork.

United Kingdom

You must have or apply for a valid Economic Operator Registration and Identification (EROI)—a fancy way of saying import-and-export business ID#—at least 10 days before the shipment is delivered.
Our freight carrier will need your Economic Operator Registration and Identification number to complete delivery of your books. Delays in providing this information to the carrier may result in storage charges, so please have your Economic Operator Registration and Identification number ready in order to receive delivery.
Books are duty free and VAT rated 0%, but games are duty free and VAT rated 20%.

Australia

You do not need a customs broker to import your shipment. Australia charges a 10% Goods and Service Tax, which is not included in our quotes. PrintNinja cannot collect this directly, instead it will be collected by our shipping company before they deliver your order. The shipping company will need the following in order to collect and file the Goods and Service Tax on your behalf: A copy of your Australian Business Number, OR Your Passport number, OR Your Driver’s License number To request a shipping quote, use our instant price calculator

Canada

You can view your shipping price using our instant price calculator When you create a quote and select shipping to Canada using our instant pricing calculator, your total price will already include a 6% Import Fee. This import fee pays for taxes, duties, and other fees assessed by our shipping company. PrintNinja and our shipping company will manage 100% of the import paperwork.

New Zealand

You do not need a customs broker to import your shipment. New Zealand charges a 15% Goods and Service Tax, which is not included in our quotes. PrintNinja cannot collect this directly, instead, it will be collected by our shipping company before they deliver your order. To request a shipping quote, use our instant price calculator

European Union

You can view your product price using our instant price calculator. Enter your detailed shipping address and submit for a custom shipping quote.

 

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