In international transportation, the transportation cost of goods is mainly calculated based on the net weight or volume of the goods. The price level will also affect the price of both buyers and sellers, so how to calculate Mercadolibre’s freight? What is Mercadolibre’s freight charge standard?
1. Freight Rate Standard
Mercadolibre’s freight rates are mainly divided into volume and weight calculations.
The freight rate calculated by weight is determined based on the weight of the product, and the freight rate calculated by volume is calculated based on the weight and size of the product.
Specifically, the freight rate calculated by weight is as follows:
Freight within the United States: the first pound of each pound, and the additional weight is 2.99 per pound.
Freight outside the United States: the first pound of each pound, and the additional weight is 4.99 per pound.
Freight rate calculated by volume is as follows:
Freight within the United States: $0.2 per cubic foot.
Freight outside the United States: $0.4 per cubic foot.
Second, the method of calculating shipping costs
When shopping on the Mercadolibre platform, the method of calculating shipping costs is also very important. Depending on the shipping cost calculation method selected, the calculation method is also different.
The method of calculating shipping costs by weight is very simple. You only need to match the weight (pounds) of the product with the corresponding shipping rate. For example, if the product weighs 2 pounds, the shipping cost calculated by weight is the first pound plus the additional weight of 2.99 pounds, a total of $8.98.
The method of calculating shipping costs by volume is slightly different. First, the volume of the product (cubic feet) must be calculated, that is, the dimensions of the length, width and height of the product. Then, the volume of the product is matched with the corresponding shipping rate. For example, if the product volume is 1 cubic foot, the shipping cost calculated by volume is multiplied by, that is, 0.2.
It should be noted that in some cases, the weight and volume of the product may meet the requirements of both weight calculation and volume calculation, and consumers can choose the more affordable shipping cost calculation method.
Generally speaking, the shipping cost standards and calculation methods are relatively simple and clear. Consumers can find the appropriate shipping cost calculation method based on the characteristics of the purchased products and their own needs.
Consumers can choose the appropriate shipping cost calculation method based on their actual situation and shopping plan to enjoy a more economical consumption experience. Whether it is the first order or the second order, Mercadolibre provides corresponding preferential methods to help consumers save shipping costs.