Postal Parcel International: An affordable choice for cross-border e-commerce logistics

As a common cross-border e-commerce logistics method, International Postal Parcel provides sellers with convenient, economical and affordable international postal services. This article will give a comprehensive introduction to the characteristics, advantages, usage precautions and other aspects of postal parcel international.

1. Characteristics and advantages of international postal parcels

Features and advantages

Postal Parcel International has the following characteristics and advantages:

• Economical: Compared with other express delivery methods, the cost of international postal parcel is relatively low, which is especially suitable for lightweight and low-value goods.
• Extensive coverage: Postal Parcel International has an extensive international postal network, covering almost every country and region in the world.
• Traceability: Many international postal parcel services provide tracking numbers for parcels, and sellers and buyers can track the shipping status of parcels in real time through the official website or mobile app.
• Customs clearance convenience: Postal Parcel International usually provides a certain level of customs clearance services, allowing sellers to simplify the process of cross-border trade.
• Fast speed: Postal parcels use dedicated air lines, which are faster than land and sea transportation.
• Cheap price: The price advantage of postal small parcels is especially reflected in China Post air parcels. Compared with DHL, UPS, TNT, etc., China Post small parcels not only have a lower basic price, but also lower price when calculating the final price. There are also freight forwarder discounts in various places.

2. Things to note when using international postal parcels

Shipping precautions

1. Small parcels must be packaged in accordance with postal packaging regulations. For example, plastic bags, snakeskin bags and other packaging materials cannot be used.
2. The package label must clearly indicate the name, phone number, address, postal code and other contact information of the recipient and sender. The receiving and sending addresses must be in English.
3. Affix the customs declaration form in China Post format to the package.
4. The items, quantity, weight and value information on the small package customs declaration form must be filled in by the customer.
5. All goods that cannot be mailed or are restricted by mail according to international aviation regulations cannot be sent, such as powders, liquids, flammable and explosive and other dangerous goods.
6. Infringing products, cash and securities, etc. are not allowed.

Weight and size restrictions

1. Weight limit: 2kg.
2. China Post small parcel size restrictions are as follows:
   • Non-cylindrical goods: length + width + height ≤ 90cm, unilateral length ≤ 60cm, length ≥ 14cm, width > 9cm.
   • Cylindrical goods: twice the diameter + length ≤ 104cm, one side length < 90cm, twice the diameter + length ≥ 17cm, length > 10cm.

3. The process of using international postal parcel

1. Prepare items: Sellers should package the goods properly and ensure that the goods meet the import requirements of the destination country.
2. Choose an international postal parcel service: Sellers should choose a suitable international postal parcel service and understand its transportation timeliness, tracking methods and fees.
3. Fill in the shipping information: Sellers need to fill in accurate sender and recipient information, including name, address, contact number, etc.
4. Payment of fees: Depending on the international postal parcel service selected, sellers need to pay corresponding freight and service fees.
5. Send a package: Take the package to the postal agency and get a shipping certificate and tracking number.
6. Track the package: Using the tracking number provided, sellers and buyers can track the shipping status and delivery progress of the package at any time.
7. Buyer’s signature: When the package arrives in the destination country, the buyer will sign for it according to the destination country’s delivery process.

4. Summary

To sum up, postal parcel international is a convenient, economical and affordable cross-border e-commerce logistics method. By understanding its characteristics, advantages and usage precautions, cross-border e-commerce sellers can make better use of international postal parcel services to provide efficient logistics and distribution to meet the needs of buyers. At the same time, sellers should abide by relevant regulations to ensure that the items sent are legal and compliant to improve customer satisfaction and business success rates.

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