The list restricted items for each shipping method are not exhaustive. Restrictions are subject to changes according to the courier / postal service’s policies. These policies may sometimes be relaxed, or become even more strict, depending on the situation in China. As a rule of thumb, if you do not want to pay for expensive […]
I) Bulk Shipment
Pros: Fast, economical for very heavy packages. good for businesses Does not accept: Chemical products (including cosmetics), items with international logos, items not made in China, medicines, magnetic products, liquids, powder, CDs, batteries.
H) Sensitive Shipment
Pros: Fast, can ship just about anything except prohibited items Incurs volumetric weight, not recommended for large packages Shipping fees may be charged according to its volumetric weight, which is determined by dimensions of the parcel. A rough estimation would be physical weight in kg x 1.5, but bulky parcels may amount to more than […]
G) Registered SAL
Pros: Good with customs clearance, recommended for shipping large packages to countries in Europe where customs fees are high. An economical option for shipping heavy packages if you don’t need your items quickly. Does not accept: Products containing liquids, powder, batteries, medicine. Max length of package < 150cm
F) Registered air small packet
Pros: Economical for shipping small / lightweight items Does not accept: Liquids, powder, batteries, medicine. Max length of package < 40cm Max weight of package: 2kg
E) Registered air large packet
Pros: Good with customs clearance, recommended for shipping large packages to countries in Europe where customs fees are high. Does not accept: Liquids, powder, batteries, medicine. Max length of package < 150cm
D) DHL
Pros: Fastest of all the methods, good for emergency shipments Does not accept: Chemical products (including cosmetics), items with international logos, items not made in China, medicines, magnetic products, liquids, powder, CDs, batteries. Preserved food products can be shipped to Europe, but not fresh food products. Compensation available if package is not delivered within promised […]
C) Budget Express Courier
Pros: Fast and economical Does not accept: Chemical products (including cosmetics), items with international logos, items not made in China, food products, medicines, magnetic products, liquids, powder, CDs, batteries. For Australia, products made of wood are not allowed for import through this shipping method. Incurs volumetric weight, not recommended for large packages Shipping fees may […]
B) EMS
Pros: Fast, good with customs clearance Does not accept: Liquids, powder Max length of package < 150cm Shipping fees may be charged according to its volumetric weight, which is determined by dimensions of the parcel. A rough estimation would be physical weight in kg x 1.5, but bulky parcels may amount to more than that.
A) EMS Express
Pros: Fast, good with customs clearance Does not accept: Liquids, powder Max length of package < 150cm Compensation available if package is not delivered within promised duration Shipping fees may be charged according to volumetric weight, which is determined by dimensions of the parcel. A rough estimation would be physical weight in kg x 1.5, […]