With the rapid development of global e-commerce, cross-border shopping has become the choice of more and more consumers. In China, JD.com, as a leading e-commerce platform, launched JD.com International Services to meet the needs of domestic consumers for overseas goods. However, many people still doubt whether JD.com International is an overseas shipment? Let’s take a look at whether JD.com International is an overseas shipment and the cross-border logistics model of JD.com International.
1. Is JD.com International an overseas shipment?
JD.com International is JD.com’s cross-border e-commerce platform, which aims to provide Chinese consumers with high-quality goods from all over the world. JD.com International’s operating model can be divided into two situations: one is overseas direct mail and the other is bonded area shipment.
Overseas direct mail: Under the overseas direct mail model, JD.com International will ship directly from foreign warehouses, and the products will be sent directly to Chinese consumers through international logistics channels. In this model, the price of the product usually includes international shipping and tariffs, and customers do not need to pay extra.
Bonded delivery: Under the bonded area delivery model, JD.com International transports the goods to China’s bonded area, and then delivers them to customers from the bonded area warehouse. Products delivered in bonded areas generally enjoy certain tariff preferences, but consumers may need to pay certain tariffs or value-added tax when purchasing.
It should be noted that the specific delivery method depends on the source of the product and the brand policy. Some products may be direct mail from overseas, while some products may be bonded. When purchasing, consumers can check the specific delivery method and its cost information on the product details page.
2. What is the cross-border logistics model?
Cross-border logistics refers to the logistics process of transporting products from one country to another for foreign trade transactions. In cross-border e-commerce, the cross-border logistics model is an important link to ensure that products can be smoothly transported from overseas to the hands of consumers.
Common cross-border logistics methods include:
Direct mail method: Products are mailed directly from overseas to customers and transported and distributed by international logistics companies. In this model, the price of the product generally includes freight and tariffs, and customers do not need to pay extra.
Bonded area method: Products are first shipped to the bonded area of the destination country, and then shipped to customers from the bonded area warehouse. Products shipped in the bonded area generally enjoy certain tariff preferences, but consumers may need to pay certain tariffs or value-added taxes.
Transshipment method: Products are transported to a third country according to international logistics, and then transported to the destination country by the third country. In this mode, products may need to be transferred and processed multiple times, and the transportation time is relatively long.
The choice of cross-border logistics mode depends on the characteristics of the product, brand policy and consumer demand. Different modes have different advantages and limitations, and consumers need to choose according to their own circumstances when purchasing.
As China’s leading e-commerce platform, JD International meets the needs of domestic consumers for overseas products through two modes: overseas direct mail and bonded area delivery. Cross-border logistics is the core link to ensure that products are smoothly delivered to consumers, including direct mail, bonded area and transfer.