China Post Air Mail Package: Detailed explanation of tariffs, time limits and specifications

China Post Air Parcel, also known as China Post Air Parcel, China Post International Parcel, and China Post Air Parcel, is a type of parcel suitable for mailing heavy weight (more than 2 kilograms) and large volume. The parcel logistics method is suitable for parcels weighing between 2 and 30 kilograms (not exceeding 20 kilograms in some countries), and can be sent to more than 200 countries and regions around the world. This service is transported entirely by air and can be delivered wherever there is a post office at the destination.

Rates and inquiries

China Post air parcels adopt the billing method on China Post’s official website, and the cost calculation formula is as follows:

• Total cost = price of first 1kg + price of additional 1kg × quantity of additional weights
• The weight of the package cannot exceed 30 kilograms (in some countries, it cannot exceed 20 kilograms)
• Customs declaration fee: 8 yuan/item

Packages can be tracked throughout the entire process on the China Post official website. If the package is not delivered within one month after it is sent, you can ask the post office for an inquiry. The usual inquiry response time is 2 to 6 months. If the package is lost, the seller can apply for compensation from China Post, and the maximum compensation shall not exceed RMB 300.

Specification restrictions

Weight limit

• Minimum weight: 0.1kg
• Maximum weight: 30kg (no more than 20kg in some countries)

Size limit

• Unilateral length ≤ 150 cm, maximum transverse circumference other than length + length ≤ 300 cm;
• Or the length of one side is ≤105 cm, and the maximum transverse circumference other than length + length is ≤200 cm. (Horizontal circumference=2×height+2×width)
• Minimum size restrictions: the minimum side length is not less than 0.24 meters, and the width is not less than 0.16 meters.

Time limit standards

Depending on the destination, the delivery time for China Post air parcels also varies:

• Asian neighboring countries: 4~10 days
• Main European and American countries: 7~20 days
• Other countries and regions: 7~30 days

Analysis of advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

1. Low cost: The price is lower than express services such as EMS, and the volume and weight are not calculated, and there are no remote surcharges.
2. Wide coverage: It can reach all parts of the world, as long as there is a post office.
3. Easy to operate: A single waybill is printed by the company.
4. Provide full tracking service: Information can be checked on the China Post website on the day the package leaves.

Disadvantages

1. Weight restrictions in some countries: The heaviest package that can be delivered is only 30 kilograms.
2. Slow delivery.
3. Long query time: The query time for unsubmitted items is 2 to 6 months.