Residents of Bihar will no longer need to visit major cities like Patna, Delhi, or Kolkata to send parcels abroad. By April 1, 2026, India Post will establish International Trade Units in approximately 9,000 post offices across the state. This expansion will operate under 29 Head Post Offices to provide direct booking and customs clearance facilities at the district level.
Key Facilities and Infrastructure Upgrades
Chief Postmaster General M. Abdali is overseeing the rollout of these units in every division to ensure faster processing. Each unit will have dedicated teams and at least four counters to handle foreign documentation immediately. A high-tech command center at the Gardanibagh Parcel Hub in Patna will manage sorting and tracking using an Advanced Mail Processing Centre.
- Automatic PIN code sorting to reduce manual handling time.
- Packaging units designed to dispatch parcels within one hour.
- Call-to-Pick-up service available in specific divisions like Motihari.
- Real-time transparent pricing available at district counters.
Service Details and Shipping Limits
The postal department offers services to 219 countries with specific weight and duty rules. For exporters and small businesses, the International Tracked Packet Service is recommended for better visibility. Senders can also use the Delivery Duty Paid mechanism for USA shipments to prepay all customs duties in India at a flat rate of 50 percent of the declared value.
| Service Type | Maximum Weight | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Speed Post | 20 kg | Fast Delivery |
| Registered Parcel | 35 kg | Standard Shipping |
| ITPS | Varies | End-to-end Tracking |
