Shopping from outside the United States? We’re excited you want to bring Cande Shop’s premium custom automotive paints, candy concentrates, chameleon paints, metal flakes, and high-performance dry pearl pigments to your shop or garage! International shipping for professional-grade auto refinish products comes with some important regulations and options to ensure safe, compliant delivery. Here’s what you need to know when ordering from overseas.
Dry Products Ship Worldwide via USPS
All non-hazardous dry items—including our UV-resistant dry pearls (mica-based pearl pigments in every color and effect: ghost pearls, color-shifting chameleons, rainbow unicorns, Xirallic ice pearls, solid color pearls, and more), metal flakes, and certain accessories—ship internationally using the United States Postal Service (USPS). We offer reliable, trackable options like Priority Mail International and Priority Mail Express International to nearly every country. Shipping times typically range from 7–21 business days depending on your location and how quickly your customs agency processes packages, with costs calculated automatically at checkout based on your country and package weight. Every order is securely packed to survive the journey, and you’ll get a tracking number as soon as it leaves our warehouse. Just select your country at checkout—no extra steps needed for these dry pearl pigments and flakes.
Liquid Paints & Hazmat Items: Special International Handling Required
Our candy paints, chameleon paints, base coats, clear coats, neon paints, and other liquid automotive paints are classified as hazardous materials (typically Class 3 flammable liquids due to solvents and chemical composition). This means they are restricted to ground shipping only within the United States & Canada and cannot be shipped directly via air or standard international mail to most countries due to strict global transport regulations.
However, international customers can still get these paints: ship them to a U.S.-based shipping broker, package forwarder, or freight forwarder with a physical address in the USA. Once the paint arrives at their warehouse, the broker can forward it to your country using approved international ground shipping services or hazmat-compliant carriers that meet the necessary regulations. This two-step process keeps everything legal and safe while letting you complete those show-stopping candy fades, color-shifting wraps, or full custom jobs. For a full explanation of why our paints are restricted to ground shipping (even domestically) and more details on handling, check out our dedicated article: Why Paint Is Restricted to Ground Shipping.
Placing Your International Order
At checkout, shipping options and any product restrictions will display clearly. For paints or other hazmat items, we recommend using a trusted U.S. forwarder (popular ones are easy to find with a quick search for “USA package forwarder” or “international shipping broker”). If you’re ordering dry pearls or flakes only, it’s straightforward USPS all the way.
Questions about your country, broker recommendations, hazmat rules, or order status? Reach out to our team at help@thecandeshop.com—we’re here to help pros worldwide get the finishes they need.
Thanks for choosing Cande Shop for your custom automotive paint projects. Whether you’re building show cars in Europe, Asia, Australia, or anywhere else, we’ve got the pearls, candies, and flakes to make it pop. Let’s make some metal shine!
Import/Duty Fees
Please note that all import duties, taxes, customs clearance fees, and any other applicable charges are the responsibility of the customer and are not included in the product price or shipping cost. These fees are determined and collected by your local customs authorities or the delivery carrier upon arrival in your country. We recommend checking with your local customs office for estimated amounts before placing your order, as these costs can vary significantly depending on your location and the value of the items.