What is International Express
International Express is a door-to-door service for fast delivery of parcels or documents from one country to another through professional logistics companies (e.g. DHL, FedEx, UPS, EMS, etc.), with air transportation as the main service. International Express is a door-to-door service for fast delivery of parcels or documents from one country to another through specialized logistics companies (e.g. DHL, FedEx, UPS, EMS, etc.), mainly by air.
Core Features of International Express
| Features | Description |
| Timeliness | 3-7 days delivery to major countries around the world (e.g. 3-5 days between China and the U.S.), much faster than ocean freight (30-60 days). |
| Service Scope | Covering 200+ countries worldwide, surcharge may be added for remote areas. |
| Door-to-door service | Includes pickup, customs clearance and end delivery, no need for customers to handle the transit link by themselves. |
| Parcel Limit | Single piece usually ≤30kg (some companies ≤70kg), size ≤120cm (length) + 75cm (circumference). |
| Tracking system | provides real-time logistics tracking (e.g. DHL official website can check the current location of the parcel). |
Typical application scenarios for international express delivery
| Scenarios | Recommended Approach | Rationale |
| Urgent documents/samples | DHL、FedEx | Fastest timeframe for next day delivery. |
| Personal effects (clothing, gifts) | Postal EMS | High probability of tax exemption and easy filing. |
| Low-value small goods (<$50) | Postal parcels (e.g. ePacket) | Reduce your tariff risk by taking advantage of the duty-free stamp duty credit. |
| Parcels over 50KG | UPS | affordable |
Precautions for using international courier
Embargoed items
Absolutely prohibited: liquids, powders, firearms, live animals (large differences between countries, such as the United States prohibit food containing meat).
Sensitive goods need special channels: batteries, cosmetics, drugs need to confirm the carrier’s policy in advance.
Filing tips
Low declaration risk: Some countries (e.g. EU) exempt parcels below 22 euros from tax, but need to balance compliance and risk.
Clear name: Avoid vague descriptions such as “gift”, ‘parts’, etc., and write specific names such as “Bluetooth headset”, “stainless steel tableware”, etc. “Stainless steel cutlery”, etc.
Packaging Specifications
Shockproof: Electronic products are packed in bubble wrap + cardboard box to avoid extrusion during transportation.
Anti-leakage: Liquid needs to be sealed + filled with absorbent material and labeled with “Liquid” on the outer box.
A booby-tra
Volume weight billing: express delivery according to the actual weight and volume weight (length × width × height /) 5000) of the larger charge, compressed packaging can save money.
Remote surcharge: 200-500RMB may be charged for sending to rural areas/islands, check whether the address is remote in advance.
Why choose us?
We cooperate with DHL,UPS,FeDEX for a long time,we can get lower price,besides these companies,we also cooperate with some professional courier companies,EMS and so on.
We can provide you with free warehouse services and free parcel reinforcement.
How to calculate the cost of international courier
Total cost = base freight + fuel surcharge + remote surcharge + other miscellaneous charges (customs clearance/insurance, etc.)
| billable item | calculation method |
| billable weight | Take the larger value of actual weight and volumetric weight Volumetric weight (kg) = Length (cm) x Width (cm) x Height (cm) ÷ 5000 |
| base freight | First weight (0.5kg) price + Renewal (per 0.5kg) price × number of renewals (Example: $50 for first weight, $10 for renewal/0.5kg, 2kg shipping cost = $50 + 3 x 10 = $80) |
| fuel surcharge | Base freight rate × Fuel rate (fluctuates monthly, about 10%-25% for DHL/FedEx) |
| Remote surcharge | Base freight × 50%-100% (if the shipping address is in a remote area as defined by the carrier) |