Postage from US to South Africa, 18 July 2009

by Carol Metzger
(Chicago, Illinois, USA)

Weight and packaging Delivery time Rate

One ounce letter: First-Class Mail® International Letter Varies $0.98
Two ounce letter: First-Class Mail® International Letter Varies $1.76
Three ounce letter: First-Class Mail® International Letter Varies $2.54
also an option for one to three ounces:
Priority Mail® International Flat-Rate Envelope 6 - 10 Days $12.95

Over three ounces, letter not available

Four ounces to four pounds:
Priority Mail® International Flat-Rate Envelope 6 - 10 Days $12.95

Over four pounds
Express Mail International® Flat Rate Envelope 8 days $27.95
One price regardless of weight
Size: 12-1/2" x 9-1/2"

I would not expect to fit five pounds of wool into an envelope this size ....