When shipping to United States territories, like Puerto Rico, carriers such as USPS or FedEx have specific address formatting requirements. Even though Puerto Rico is considered a domestic shipment, customs declarations may still be required in some cases.
Topics
- U.S. Possessions, Territories, and Freely Associated States considered domestic
- Address format for USPS
- Address format for non-USPS carriers
U.S. Possessions, Territories, and Freely Associated States that are considered domestic
From this USPS support article.
American Samoa (AS)
- Manua Island
- Swain’s Island
- Tutuila Island
Guam (GU)
Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (MP)
- Rota Island
- Saipan Island
- Tinian Island
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (PR)
U.S. Virgin Islands (VI)
- Saint Croix Island
- Saint John Island
- Saint Thomas Island
Wake Island Atoll
- Wake Island
Address format for USPS
When shipping to Puerto Rico using USPS, make sure to follow these guidelines:
- Use the two-character abbreviation PR for the state/region.
- For the country, use US.
When creating the shipping label, choose a domestic shipping method, like Ground Advantage, instead of an international option, such as First Class Package International.
Here’s an example of how a Puerto Rican address should appear when shipping via USPS:
Address format for non-USPS carriers
For carriers like FedEx, UPS, and DHL, the address format is slightly different:
- Use the two-character abbreviation PR for the state/region.
- For the country, use PR.
Make sure to follow the correct format to avoid any issues with customs or delays in shipping.
Here’s an example of how a Puerto Rican address should appear when shipping.
