Comprehensive guide to international postal parcels: a comprehensive analysis from packaging to shipping
Because of its convenience, economy and safety, international postal parcel has become the first choice for cross-border e-commerce sellers and individuals to send small items. This article will comprehensively analyze the service characteristics, packaging requirements, delivery process and related precautions of international postal parcels.
1. Price adjustment and terminal fees
Recently, the price of international postal parcels has been adjusted. For example, the price of e-mail packages for the United States has been adjusted from the original “15 yuan/piece + 85 yuan/kg, starting from 50 grams” to “15 yuan/piece + 115 yuan/ “Kilogram starting from 50 grams”, and a temporary transportation surcharge will be added for online e-mail and online international air parcel services. In terms of terminal costs, China’s terminal costs have increased by 27% since 2020, and will gradually rise from 2021 to 2025.
2. Packaging requirements
Dimensions and weight
The size and weight limits of international postal parcels vary according to different postal departments and countries. Generally, the sum of the maximum length, width and height should not exceed 90cm, and the weight limit is between 2kg and 5kg.
Materials and seals
Sturdy and durable packaging materials should be selected, such as kraft paper, bubble envelopes, cardboard boxes, etc., and ensure that the package is fully wrapped and use enough cushioning material to fill the gaps to prevent the package from colliding and squeezing during transportation. pressure.
Prohibited items
Certain items are prohibited from being sent in international postal parcels, such as flammable, explosive, corrosive, toxic or prohibited items.
Marks and tags
Clearly mark the package with the names, addresses and contact details of the recipient and sender, and add necessary labels such as “Fragile”, “Keep dry”, “Handle with care” as needed wait.
3. Shipping process
Fill in the customs declaration form
The customs declaration should accurately provide important information such as sender and recipient information, product description, value, weight, etc., and provide necessary supporting documents in accordance with customs requirements.
Customer authorization
Completing the postal international small package customer authorization procedures can ensure the legality and safety of the package, simplify the delivery process, and improve efficiency.
Login and query
Through the postal international small parcel login, sellers can track the shipping status and location of the package at any time, and obtain important information such as estimated delivery time.
4. Shipping time
The time it takes for an international postal parcel to reach its destination is affected by many factors, including the distance between the origin and destination, transportation methods and service options, customs clearance time, the quality of postal services in the destination country, and holidays and special circumstances, etc.
5. Special precautions
Liquids and electronic products
Post International Small Packet allows liquid items to be sent, but there are some restrictions and precautions. Electronic products can be sent by international postal parcel, but please pay attention to the relevant regulations and restrictions of the destination country.
Partitions and Services
The postal international parcel zoning system divides the world into different zones based on geographical location, economic development level, postal network coverage and other factors.
Through the above introduction, I hope that sellers can better understand and master the regulations and requirements of international postal parcels, and ensure that parcels can reach their destination safely and quickly.