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International shipping to Romania requires more attention to detail than shipping within the U.S., but arranging proper packing and transport through a professional shipping company will assure that your items arrive safely.

Romania, like most international shipping destinations, have laws and regulations regarding what may and may not be imported into the country. When shipping international cargo or international packages to Romaina, reference the the USPS website.  Here are some laws and regulations to follow:

• Weapons, ammunition, or other arms-related items. The exception to this rule are hunting guns, with the approval of the Romanian police or related governing body.
• Coins, currency, precious metals or stones, jewelry, or other valuables.
• Explosives, pyrotechnic products such as fireworks, and other combustible products. The purpose for this prohibition is twofold: Romania has regulatory laws regarding who can own, handle, and operate combustible materials; and transport of these items can be dangerous or cause serious hazards to those transporting the items.
• Perishable infectious or noninfectious biological substances.
• Tobaccos products or tobacco substitutes. Just like in the United States, these are heavily regulated by the Romanian government.
• Pharmaceutical products and vitamins unless authorized by the Ministry of Health or Ministry of Agriculture.

Romania is a country full character and unique accolades. For example:

• Romania is the 9th largest producer of wine. In 2015 it produced around 4.069 million hectolitres of wine!
• The Scarisoara glacier, is found underneath the Bihor Mountains in Romania. It is more than 3,500 years old!
• Romania is home to Petrache Poenaru, who invented the world's first fountain pen. Another Romanian, Nicolae Paulescu, discovered insulin. 
• The Romanian Palace of Parliament in Bucharest is the second largest administrative center in the world. The largest is the Pentagon in the United States.

Packages being shipped overseas may require multiple modes of transportation and loading and unloading before reaching the final destination. Because of this, it's important to pack items carefully to minimize the potential for damage en route. A professional moving company can assist in properly preparing your items for shipment and will also help complete customs forms for entrance into Romania. International shipping can take a long time and poorly or incorrectly completed paperwork will further delay arrival.

If you are in the Houston are and are looking to send items to Romania, we can help. Contact us to learn more about our international shipping options.