Registered express delivery service, also known as express delivery, is specifically designed for cross-border e-commerce merchants. It has flexible billing methods, uses express delivery for the first or last leg, and has fast delivery time and relatively low costs.
Common registered express delivery services include international express delivery services, e-commerce express delivery services, and air express delivery services.
Most registered express delivery services have similar characteristics except for their destinations. The following introduces the European express delivery service and the North American express delivery service. Different logistics service providers (freight forwarders) have certain differences in services and rates, which are subject to the requirements of each logistics service provider (freight forwarder).
(1) European dedicated line
The European dedicated line, also called the China-Europe dedicated line by some logistics companies, is a high-quality and efficient logistics service tailored for cross-border e-commerce sellers to establish themselves in the European market and sell high-value (1) European dedicated line products. This service uses the abundant air transport resources in Hong Kong, China and the advantages of customs clearance in the UK to create a cross-border e-commerce dedicated line service with fast timeliness and strong customs clearance. It is particularly suitable for the transportation of small and light items with high value and timeliness.
The service advantages of the European dedicated line are mainly reflected in the following aspects.
Electrical products can be sent.
Fast delivery time, the whole delivery takes 3 to 7 working days.
Charging by gram, no first weight, the maximum weight that can be sent is 30kg.
The destination (last leg) delivery is delivered by local express delivery, which is very fast.
Items can be tracked online throughout the whole process and the signature information can be obtained on behalf of the customer.
One customs clearance in the UK, no secondary customs clearance fees in Europe, can effectively avoid the cumbersome procedures and resulting detention of customs in Germany, Italy and other countries.
Tariff Standard
Declared value ≤ $18.44, additional tax = 0.
$18.44 < declared value ≤ $160 USD, additional tax = (declared value + tariff) x 25%.
Declared value > USD 160, additional tax – (declared value + tariff) x 30%.
In addition, Alibaba Cross-border E-commerce Logistics Company has also created a European VAT line. This line is a tax-free channel. Customers must provide a VAT number for customs clearance. The VAT number must be reviewed by Alibaba Cross-border E-commerce Logistics before it can be used. Customs duties are paid in the Netherlands and import VAT is handled by the destination country or region (the corresponding VAT number is provided for the country or region of the delivery address).
(2) North American Line
The North American Line is a line specifically designed for cross-border e-commerce sellers, combining the destination postal service with local express delivery services. /p>
①Service advantages
The service advantages of the North American dedicated line are mainly reflected in the following aspects
Electrical products can be sent.
The delivery time is fast, and the whole delivery takes 6 to 8 working days.
Charging is by gram, and there is no first weight.
Professional customs clearance at the destination.
Items can be tracked online throughout the process, and the information can be signed on behalf of the recipient.
②Prohibited items and declaration instructions
Prohibited products: dangerous chemicals, liquids, powdered items, fresh food, prohibited drugs, corrosive items, flammable and explosive items, and weapons and ammunition are all prohibited products.
Built-in battery products (such as watches, tablets, mobile phones, etc.) are acceptable, and the sender should provide a Material Safety Data Sheet (Material Safety Data Sheet) as much as possible. Safety Data Sheet, MSDS) to ensure the speed of customs clearance.
Please do not use general words such as Sample, Accessories, Gif, Parts, Tools, etc. to describe items.
Note: For registered express logistics service providers, please refer to Wish Post, Wanou International, Wanyitong, Ousutong, Oulutong, SF Express, etc.