Chinapost air mail, also known as China Post small parcel, postal small parcel, and air parcel, refers to a small parcel with a weight of less than 2 kg, a length, width and height of the outer packaging of no more than 90 cm, and a longest side of no more than 60 cm, which is sent abroad through postal airmail service. It includes two services, registered and surface mail, and can be sent to various postal outlets around the world. The registered service rate is slightly higher, and online tracking and inquiry services can be provided. Chinapost air mail will not incur tariffs or customs clearance fees when leaving the country, but may incur import tariffs when imported at the destination, which varies according to the customs tax laws of each country (region) (compared to other commercial express delivery, air parcels can avoid tariffs to the greatest extent).
1. Rates and Inquiries
(1) Registered Mail Rates
The formula for calculating registered mail rates is
Total Rate = Standard Rate x Actual Weight x Discount + Registered Mail Rate 8 Yuan
(2) Ordinary Mail Rates
The formula for calculating ordinary mail rates is
Total Rate – Standard Rate x Actual Weight x Discount
[Example]: 200 grams of goods need to be shipped to South Korea. The current discount is 30% and the standard rate is 71.5 Yuan/kg. Please calculate the shipping costs of China Post Ordinary Mail and Registered Mail.
Ordinary mail costs
71.5x(200÷1000)x0.7=10.01 Yuan. Registered mail costs
71.5x(200÷1000)x0.7+8=18.01 Yuan. Note: For registered mail, an additional registration fee of 8 yuan will be charged for each piece.
2. Specification restrictions
Weight shall not exceed 2 kg.
Non-cylindrical goods: length + width + height ≤ 90 cm, 14 cm ≤ single side length ≤ 60 cm, width ≥ 9 cm.
Cylindrical goods: 17 cm ≤ twice the diameter + length ≤ 104 cm, 10 cm ≤ single side length ≤ 90 cm.
Write the address and zip code of the recipient clearly. Fill in the customs declaration form and face sheet in accordance with regulations, and the declared items must be filled in in Chinese and English.
3. Time limit standard
Send it to the post office before 12 noon on the same day. Generally, you can check the status of the package on the official website of China Post after 8 pm. The transportation time is roughly: 5 to 10 days to neighboring Asian countries, 7 to 15 days to major European and American countries, and 7 to 30 days to other countries (regions).