Shipping Options
1 - How much will my shipping cost?
2 - Domestic USA Shipping Standards
3 - International Shipping Standards
4 - APO / FPO Shipments
5 - The "Shipping & Handling" box says "Unable to determine rates". Why?
6 - Are shipments to Canada subject to duty, GST and PST?
7 - Are taxes added to international shipments, other than Canada?
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1 - How much will my shipping cost?
To determine shipping cost, add the product to your shopping cart, select your country from the "Shipping & Handling" drop-down list and enter your Postal Code. A selection of shipping options and rates will be presented.
If the "Shipping & Handling" drop-down list displays the message "Unable to determine rates" you have either forgotten to enter your shipping Postal Code, entered an invalid Postal Code or have attempted to order a product that cannot be exported from the United States.
To determine a product's export status refer to the "Export Sales" section on that product's page. If exports are restricted recommended alternates will be listed.
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2 - Domestic USA Shipping Standards
For shipments within the USA, standard shipping options include:
- Next-Day
- 2-Day
- 3-Day
- 4-5 Day Ground, FREE on US orders valued at $149 and more
All shipments include insurance. Orders must be received prior to our shipping deadlines to permit same-day shipping. Shipments are subject to delays beyond our control, including weather, equipment failures and stockouts. We will notify you should a stockout delay the shipment of a product. As couriers operate on a business day basis, weekends and holidays do not count as shipping days. For example, a next day shipment that is picked up on a Friday will not be delivered until Monday.
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3 - International Shipping Standards
Subject to export considerations, shipments to anywhere in the world are possible. Standard international shipping options include:
- FedEx International, 3 days (estimated)
- USPS Global Express, 4-5 days (estimated)
- USPS Priority International, 7-10 days (estimated)
All shipments include insurance. Orders must be received prior to our shipping deadlines to permit same-day shipping. Shipments are subject to delays beyond our control, including weather, equipment failures and stockouts. We will notify you should a stockout delay the shipment of a product. As couriers operate on a business day basis, weekends and holidays do not count as shipping days. Please note that USPS overseas tracking information is less sophisticated than FedEx's - delayed reporting of USPS tracking information is common.
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4 - APO / FPO Shipments
We're pleased to offer USPS Priority Military International shipping to all Air/Army Post Office (APO) or Fleet Post Office (FPO) addresses. When completing your shipping address information for an APO / FPO address please supply the Service Member’s full name and rank, and the APO / FPO address and Zipcode.
Example 1:
SSGT Kevin Taylor
Unit 2050 Box 4190
APO AP 96278-2050
Example 2:
SGT Jane Doe
CMR 1250
APO AA 09045-1000
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5 - The "Shipping & Handling" box says "Unable to
determine rates". Why?
If the "Shipping & Handling" drop-down list displays the message "Unable to determine rates" you have either forgotten to enter your shipping Postal Code, entered an invalid Postal Code or have attempted to order a product that cannot be exported from the United States.
To determine a product's export status refer to the "Export Sales" section on that product's page. If exports are restricted recommended alternates will be listed.
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6 - Are shipments to Canada subject to duty, GST and PST?
Though imports to Canada are not subject to duty, all sales to Canada are subject to 5% GST. Deliveries to all provinces and territories other than Ontario are PST exempt. Ontario purchases are subject to 8% PST.GST and PST (where applicable) are included in your shopping cart quotation. No additional charges will be required on receipt of your shipment in Canada. NightVisionExperts.com provides customs brokerage to Canada at no charge.
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7 - Are taxes added to international shipments, other than Canada?
International buyers are responsible for the payment of VAT and import fees, if any, on receipt of product. Other than Canada, no charges are added for taxes or duties on our end.
If you would like us to provide a tax and duty estimate for your international shipment, please click here to tell us what product(s) you wish to purchase and your destination country.
