How is international express shipping priced?

Conditions for international express shipping fees vary greatly, depending on the country/region, type of goods, weight range, and the final price provided is not uniform. The specific shipping cost is determined based on the actual goods. Therefore, the more detailed the goods information, the more accurate the quoted price will be. The final decision is up to you.

How is the weight calculated for international express delivery?

First Weight and Additional Weight: Packages under 21KG are charged based on first weight and additional weight, with each 0.5KG as a billing unit. An additional weight is charged for every additional 0.5KG. Typically, the first weight is more expensive, while additional weight is cheaper, with varying prices in different countries and regions. Above 21KG, there is no first weight charge; billing is done by the whole kilogram.

Actual Weight and Volume: Due to the carrying capacity of transportation vehicles and the volume of items that can be loaded, international express delivery is divided into actual weight and volumetric weight, with the larger value being charged. This is something that requires special attention; for lightweight and airy goods, proper packaging is essential to reduce volume and save on shipping costs significantly. Below are the standard volume calculation formulas for DHL, UPS, FedEx, and TNT:

Volume Weight: Weight (kg) = Length (cm) x Width (cm) x Height (cm) ÷ 5000

Of course, there's another refreshing stream in international express shipping: EMS charges based on actual weight as long as any side of length, width, or height is less than 60cm; only when a side is exactly 60cm or more do they apply a volume charge.

That's the basic cost of international express shipping, not the total cost. Additional fees may apply during the mailing process.

Additional Packaging Fee: Packaging is complimentary, and all necessary packaging materials are provided for free. However, if special packaging is required for fragile and valuable items, there may be a charge for the packaging services.

Handling Surcharge: If the item being shipped is particularly special, such as batteries, food, liquids, powders, branded goods, etc., due to the unique shipping channels, an additional handling fee will apply. Therefore, the total shipping cost will be:

Total Cost = Base Shipping Fee + Packaging Fee + Handling Additional Charge