Can you mail a coconut without packaging

When you mail packages at the post office, you usually receive a litany of questions from the post office clerk, including that one question about liquid, perishable and potentially hazardous items. So it probably comes as a surprise that you can, in fact, mail quite a few food items.

Wild, right? USPS Blog. You might be scratching your head, but yes. Just write the address clearly with a permanent marker or create a proper address label and adhere sufficient postage dependent on how much the item weighs and where you are sending it to , and the USPS will literally mail it for you!

The USPS views a coconut as a self-contained unit, allowing it to be mailed without any additional packaging required. A great idea for kids! As long as the box is less than 13 ounces, you can slap those stamps and address label on it, and send away. Hopefully your mailman doesn't have an excessive sweet tooth. To remind your favorite fiesta friend that Cinco de Mayo is coming up. You can write the address directly onto the ball with a permanent marker and add postage above.

Opting to send your own spud costs about half that. Why would you mail a potato? This silly and unexpected gag gift is sure to make the recipient smile. They do have pretty tough shells. Believe it or not, there is a post office in Hawaii that does business by mailing coconuts for tourists.

Are pet rocks still a thing? Please allow 2 - 5 days for shipping [depending on the destination] in addition to production time. Priority Mail option does not guarantee delivery times.

Please note that for heavier packages, we may ship via UPS Ground. Multiple orders to the same address will ship together in the same container. These coconut cups were sent to congratulate incentive trip winners headed to Kauai. It's perfect! Logo decal added for precise design.

See more in the Incentives and Awards Gallery. Scroll added with additional verbiage. Long-lasting, green and eco-friendly gifts. Send us your invitation or sales promotion on 5x7 paper and we roll it and insert the scroll into a real hollowed out coconut.