Nowadays, many users want to buy foreign goods. Overseas shopping will involve multiple links, and ordinary people also have strong demand pain points, so JD.com has also launched an overseas shopping section and has its own overseas warehouses. So, what is the business model of JD.com’s overseas warehouses? How long does it take to clear customs? How do merchants choose?
What is the business model of JD.com’s overseas warehouses?
1. Direct overseas warehouses
Direct overseas warehouses are generally top companies on cross-border e-commerce platforms, specializing in warehousing, transportation, and after-sales services for their products.
Advantages: High controllability, merchants can adjust according to actual conditions;
Disadvantages: Because they have to rent overseas warehouses, the cost is very high and it is not suitable for small sellers.
2. Third-party overseas warehouses
That is to say, overseas warehouses set up by domestic and foreign logistics companies in the United States are mainly used for merchants on various e-commerce platforms to store and transport goods.
Advantages: The storage cost is very low and the transportation timeliness is also guaranteed;
Disadvantages: After the goods are transported to the United States, other operations are completed by overseas warehouses, which are low in controllability.
3. Overseas warehouses of e-commerce platforms
It seems that the overseas warehouses created by e-commerce platforms such as Amazon mainly provide warehousing, transportation and other services for platform merchants.
Advantages: The fastest delivery efficiency and product ranking will also improve;
Disadvantages: The cost will be relatively high. If the buyer returns the goods, the goods can no longer be put on the shelves for sale.
How long does it take to clear customs?
1. Because customs clearance is not required for shipments from duty-free warehouses (the goods have taken the step of group customs clearance before entering the duty-free warehouse), the order will be shipped directly from China, and the time is relatively short. 90% of overseas products can be delivered within 72 hours, and domestic first- and second-tier cities can arrive on the same day or the next day, and even the fastest contract fulfillment takes only 1.5 hours.
2. Overseas direct mail
(1). From Hong Kong to China, if it is during normal hours, the customs clearance time is generally about 3-7 days, and it may be within 3 days if it is fast;
(2). If it is a holiday or a major national event, it will be 2-3 times slower, so you need to be patient when purchasing overseas shopping during this period;
(3). If it is shipped from other regions, the customs clearance time may be longer because there is also a half-way transportation time; from customs clearance to domestic logistics, the domestic express delivery speed is about the same as usual. 2-3 days for nearby and 5-7 days for far away. If it is a remote area, it will take longer.
JD Overseas Warehouse has three business models: direct sales, third-party and e-commerce platform overseas. Merchants can choose the appropriate model according to actual conditions. The customs clearance time varies according to different methods. Duty-free warehouse shipments do not require customs clearance and the speed is relatively fast.
Overseas direct mail customs clearance time is about 3-7 days, and it may be extended during holidays or major events. How can merchants choose the right model and enjoy an efficient logistics experience? JD Overseas Warehouse can help merchants enjoy global high-quality products.