international shipping - cheaper USPS options gone?

[blind12]

I usually prefer USPS for intl. shipping, as the state postal system has the lowest customs procedure fees in my country.

I only get the more expensive USPS options at checkout however. The only cheapish option is Fedex.
Fedex customs procedure has been a complicated and expensive experience for me in the past.

Are the lower-cost USPS options gone for good?

 

[CM79]

No you should be able to use USPS first class intl up to 4lbs anything over will be USPS priority or as you mention Fedex intl mail service for $7.95

 

[carmaf]

I tried an order the other day and it gave me 7.95 shipping to Canada as well, which is amazing.

 

[BorisF]

I've never paid customs when NP shipped via fedex (I'm in Europe). However I pay everytime I get a package via USPS/DHL.

 

[blind12]

No you should be able to use USPS first class intl up to 4lbs anything over will be USPS priority or as you mention Fedex intl mail service for $7.95

I guess I went above 4 lbs. Thankfully, Fedex Estonia says they have simplified their customs procedure, so I went with the wonderfully affordable Fedex $7.95