Detailed explanation of international small parcel postage calculation and EMS billing methods

International registered small parcel refers to a way of sending small items from one country to another through international postal services. There are many factors that affect the price of international registered small parcel postage. This article will comprehensively discuss the calculation method of international small parcel postage and the billing method of EMS.

International registered small parcel postage price analysis

Factors affecting postage

The price of postage is affected by many factors, including the country of delivery, destination, weight, postage method, postage insurance and the value of the item. Postage costs will also vary between different countries, and specific prices may change based on the postal service provider’s pricing strategy.

Mail weight

Weight is one of the main factors in postage costs. Typically, postage costs will increase as the weight of the item being mailed increases. Therefore, if the item being mailed is heavy, the postage fee may be higher.

Postal distance

The mailing distance is also a factor that affects the postage. Normally, postage costs will increase as the mailing distance increases. Therefore, if the item is being mailed over a long distance, the postage cost may be higher.

Mail method

Postal service providers usually offer different mailing methods, such as registered mail, regular mail, express delivery, etc. Different shipping methods have different postage charges. Generally speaking, the postage for registered small parcels is relatively high, but compared to express delivery services, the postage is lower.

How to calculate postage?

To calculate the postage cost for an international registered small parcel, consider the above factors and check the price list of your country’s postal service provider. Postal service providers in some countries also provide online postage calculation tools that can be used to calculate postage costs conveniently.

EMS billing method

EMS only charges according to the actual weight (first and additional weight), and there are no fuel surcharges and customs clearance fees. The billing formula is:

[Freight = first weight freight + (weight (kg) times 2 – 1) times additional weight freight ]

For example: 25.1kg goods go to Japan via EMS. The published price of EMS to Japan is RMB 180 for the first weight and RMB 40/kg for the additional weight. The total cost is 180 + (25.5 times 2 – 1) times 40 = 2180 yuan (note: if 25.1kg exceeds 25kg but does not exceed 25.5kg, it will be charged as 25.5kg).

How the total cost is calculated

It can be concluded from the above:

• The total express delivery cost of the four major express delivery companies: DHL, UPS, FedEx, and TNT = (freight + fuel surcharge) discount + packaging fee (if any) + various other surcharges
• Total cost of EMS express delivery = freight

Relevant fees can be checked through the official websites of various international express companies.

To sum up, the price of international registered small parcel postage is affected by many factors, and EMS has a unique billing method. Understanding this information helps us better manage postage costs and make smarter choices.