Specialized line logistics is a logistics service independently developed by logistics service providers (freight forwarders) and sent by dedicated lines from the starting point to the destination country or region by comprehensive methods such as air, sea, and land transportation. The biggest feature of special-line logistics is that it can send live products to designated countries, with fast timeliness, high cost-effectiveness, and smooth customs clearance.
Registered special line
Registered special line logistics service, also known as special line small package, small package special line, is specifically aimed at cross-border e-commerce merchants, with flexible billing methods, express delivery for the first or last leg, fast delivery timeliness throughout the whole process, and relatively low costs.
Common registered special lines include various international special lines, e-commerce special lines, air transport special lines, etc.
Except for different destinations, most registered special lines have similar characteristics. The following only introduces European special lines and North American special lines for reference. Different logistics service providers (freight forwarders) have certain differences in services and rates, which are subject to the specifics of each logistics service provider (freight forwarder).
1. European Special Line
The European Special Line is a high-quality and efficient logistics service tailored for cross-border e-commerce merchants to sell high-value goods in the European market. This service utilizes Hong Kong’s abundant air transport resources and the UK’s customs clearance advantages to create a cross-border e-commerce special line service with fast delivery and strong customs clearance. It is particularly suitable for the delivery of small and light items with high value and timeliness.
1) Service advantages
(1) Products with electrical components can be delivered.
(2) Fast delivery time, the entire delivery takes 3 to 7 working days.
(3) Charged by gram, no first weight, the maximum weight that can be sent is 30 kg.
(4) The destination (last leg) is delivered by local express delivery, which is very fast.
(5) Items can be tracked online throughout the entire process, with signature information.
(6) One customs clearance in the UK, no secondary customs clearance fees in Europe, which can effectively avoid the cumbersome procedures and resulting detention of customs in Germany, Italy and other countries.
2) Tariff reference
3) Tariff standard
(1) Declared value of US$518.44, additional tax = 0.
(2) US$18.44 < declared value = US$160, additional tax = (declared value + tariff) × 25%
(3) Declared value > US$160, additional tax = (declared value + tariff) × 30%
2. North America dedicated line
The North America dedicated line is a dedicated line for cross-border e-commerce merchants, combining the postal services of the destination country and local express delivery services for North American customers.
1) Service advantages
(1) Can send products with electricity.
(2) Fast delivery time is required, and the whole journey takes 6 to 8 working days.
(3) Charged by gram, no first weight.
(4) Professional customs clearance in the destination country.
(5) Items can be tracked online throughout the entire process, with signature information.
2) Rate reference
3) Prohibited items and declaration instructions
(1) Prohibited products: pure batteries, counterfeit brands, liquids, powders, food, fresh goods, medicines, corrosive items, flammable and explosive items, arms and weapons and other prohibited items.
(2) Products with built-in batteries such as watches, tablets, mobile phones, etc. are acceptable. The sender should provide MSDS as much as possible to ensure the speed of customs clearance.
(3) Please do not use general terms such as Sample, Accessories, Gift, Parts, Tools, etc. when describing items. Note: For registered express logistics service providers, please refer to Wish Mail, Wanou International, Wanyitong, Ousutong, Oulutong, SF Express, etc.