With the rise of cross-border e-commerce, more and more sellers are choosing to use international postal parcels to transport goods. Post International Parcel is a courier service suitable for sending international parcels. The calculation of postage is also a key issue that sellers need to consider when choosing international postal parcels. In this article, we will discuss how postal international small parcel postage is calculated and what you need to pay attention to.
The calculation methods for international postal parcel postage are usually as follows:
1. Calculated according to weight.
Postage for international postal parcels is usually calculated based on weight. Different countries and regions have different postage standards. Postage is usually calculated based on the destination country and the weight of the parcel. For example, China Post can use different billing methods for small packages under 1kg:
Calculate postage based on actual weight;
Calculate postage based on standard weight;
Among them, the standard weight refers to the standard weight calculation method used after the weight of the small package exceeds a certain value. The calculation method of standard weight varies by country and region, usually 1kg or 2kg.
2. Billing is based on volume.
In addition to charging by weight, some countries also use charging by volume. This billing method is usually suitable for relatively heavy items, such as air purifiers, folding bicycles, etc. The principle of billing based on volume is that the volume obtained by multiplying the length, width and height of the small package is used as the basis for billing.
It should be noted that postage based on volume is usually higher than postage based on weight. Therefore, when choosing international postal parcels, sellers need to choose the postage calculation method based on the actual situation of the product.
In addition to the calculation method of postage, there are some other matters that need to be paid attention to, including:
3. Postage differences in different regions and different items.
The postage standards for international postal parcels vary according to different regions and different items. For example, China Post’s postage standards are divided into different areas and different items. The same item may have different postage standards in different areas. Therefore, when choosing the destination and items for international postal parcels, you need to carefully check the postage standards to avoid unnecessary charges.
4. Additional service fees.
In addition to postage, international postal parcels may also charge some additional service fees, such as insurance, registration fees, customs clearance fees, etc. The fees charged vary by country and region. Sellers need to choose whether to purchase these services based on actual circumstances and understand their specific costs.
5. Price comparison of different logistics companies.
International postal parcel is not the only cross-border e-commerce transportation method. Other logistics companies offer similar services, with different postage rates and services. Sellers need to compare the prices and services of different logistics companies to choose the shipping method that best suits them.
6. Ways to reduce postage.
When choosing international postal parcels, sellers can consider some ways to reduce postage costs. For example, you can choose to mail at different times, or choose different mailing methods to reduce postage costs. In addition, you can choose to use express packaging materials to reduce packaging costs, or mail together with other sellers to enjoy more discounts.
In short, choosing to use international postal parcel for cross-border e-commerce sales is a convenient, fast and safe way. However, when calculating and selecting postage, you need to pay attention to the differences between different regions and different items, as well as some additional service fees and price comparisons of other logistics companies.