Jumia Postal Parcel is a very convenient and fast service. Merchants can learn about the steps to open Jumia Postal Parcel based on the following points.
1. Characteristics and policies of Postal Parcel
a) System and regulations
The price of each order is less than US$7, that is, the production cost does not exceed US$5. The application of Postal Parcel has greater income space
The weight of the package is less than 2KG
The size limit of the package: H+L+W≤90cm
The postage is calculated based on the net weight of the package
The merchant must send the order information within 6 working days and convert the order information to the “Shipped” status. If the order information exceeds the deadline, the order will be cancelled and the store will be fined and deducted.
b) Features of postal parcels
Jumia currently only provides postal parcel services in Nigeria and Morocco
Postal parcels do not provide registered services
The delivery days for postal parcels are 30-60 working days
The delivery pass rate for postal parcels is 65~75%
Merchants and postal suppliers settle freight
Postal parcel services are selected by consumers, and merchants cannot write in the product details that the product only provides postal parcel services
c) How to open a postal parcel?
Merchants need to sign a contract with the postal supplier designated by Jumia to know the postal merchant “ID” and “TOKEN”
Merchants must fill in the complete information. Jumia will open the postal parcel service website link for merchants within 5 working days after receiving the application information
2. How to operate postal parcel orders in the Jumia system
Check whether the “Shipment Method” of the order to be shipped indicates “Economy Shipping”
Note: Orders can be shipped as one order, or shipped according to separate items. After clicking Ready to ship, the system will generate a tracking number.
Choose a suitable postal service provider
Merchants can only get the tracking number in Seller Tracking Number
Print the delivery note
The tracking code of the postal parcel is “Postal Parcel” UHXXXXXXXXXKG” Refer to the delivery note details
3). Prohibited goods details
Jumia strictly implements the country’s regulations on illegal goods. The following are the types of prohibited goods that are prohibited from being transported to Africa:
1. Liquids: essential oils, lotions, essences, ethanol
2. Pure batteries, such as power banks
3. E-cigarette (***)
4. Lithium batteries with a power of more than 100WH
5. Perfumes/hair spray/hair dye
6. Nail polish
7. Drugs and medicines
8. Strong magnets, random magnetic field strength should be less than 0.159A/m (200nT)
9. Weapons, such as any knives, scissors, iron lotus, fidget spinners, slingshots, any type of guns including toy guns, etc.
10. Explosive items, such as lighters, compressed air, explosives, etc.
11. Flammable elements, such as candles, fireworks
12. Pressed powder, eye shadow, etc.
This article introduces the characteristics, policies and activation steps of Jumia Postal Parcel Service, and also provides details of prohibited items and detailed instructions for operating orders to help merchants better understand and use Jumia Postal Parcel Service.