Detailed explanation of China Post Air Parcel and its operating procedures

China Post Air Mail is a widely used cross-border e-commerce logistics method. It is suitable for packages weighing less than 2 kilograms. The outer packaging size must meet specific requirements and can be shipped via Postal Air Mail. Postal service to anywhere in the world.

Features and advantages

• Low cost: Compared with other international express delivery services, such as DHL, UPS, FedEx, etc., China Post Air Parcel has obvious price advantages.
• Wide coverage: Relying on the global network of the postal system, it can deliver to almost all countries and regions.
• Strong customs clearance capabilities: Normally, packages exported through China Post Air Parcel will not incur customs duties or customs clearance fees, but import taxes may be levied according to local laws when entering the destination country.
• Simple billing: All goods are billed according to actual weight, with no distinction between first weight or additional weight, which facilitates cost control.

Operational procedures and precautions

Process steps

1. Package preparation: Make sure the package meets size and weight requirements, uses the correct format of the customs declaration, and has sender and recipient information clearly filled out.
2. Filling in the label and customs declaration form: The customs declaration form must record the name, quantity, weight and value of the items in the package in detail, and must be signed and confirmed by the sender.
3. Delivery: You can choose to make an appointment to pick up the package or send it to the post office yourself.
4. Sorting and delivery: After receiving the package, the post office will sort it according to the destination country (region) and transport it to the postal center of the corresponding country by air. The local post office will then be responsible for the last mile delivery.

Notes

• The packaging should be sturdy and durable to avoid damage, and an obvious fragile label should be attached to the outer packaging.
• Avoid sending prohibited or restricted items, such as dangerous goods, live animals and plants, etc.
• If the package is lost by surface mail, you will not be compensated. It is recommended to choose a registered service to ensure tracking and claims settlement.

Tariffs and timeliness

• Charge Calculation: The charging standards for surface mail and registered services are different. The former is only charged by weight, while the latter requires additional registration fees.
• Estimated timeliness: 5 to 10 days for neighboring Asian countries (regions); 7 to 15 days for major European and American countries (regions); other regions and countries may require 7 to 30 working days.

Conclusion

China Post Air Parcel has become one of the preferred logistics solutions for many cross-border e-commerce sellers due to its affordability, wide coverage and high customs clearance efficiency. However, you should also be aware of possible limitations when choosing this service, such as longer shipping times and lower package security.