Firstly, to answer the question from the questioner, there are several ways to mail items to the United States: DHL, EMS, AIR small bags SAL、fedex、UPS、 Logistics dedicated line.
Here are their characteristics:
1、 DHL
This goes without saying,
Upwind:
1. Fast speed, relatively stable delivery time, and can be delivered to the door.
2. It should be the only one in the United States that will call to notify customers of delivery (some places may not call as well)
Disadvantages:
1. The fees are quite cumbersome, and when calculating volumetric weight, the so-called volumetric weight refers to the cost of very light but large items based on their volume. For example, dolls, pillows, and so on.
2. Delivery may not be provided in remote areas or additional fees may be required. As for which places are remote, please check online on Shangguan.
3. There are restrictions on items, such as food, liquids, and internationally renowned items (such as Nike, Adidas, etc.)
2. EMS
There's no need to say more. Any country has it
Upwind:
You can arrive from any state in the United States.
2. Apart from the air embargo, almost anything can be sent. Yes, Zhouhei duck and beef jerky can be sent. Of course, it is another matter if they are found by the customs, because EMS is spot checked.
EMS only calculates weight, Qianhang International does not calculate volume.
Disadvantages:
1. The speed is average and not very stable.
Sometimes it's fast, sometimes it's windy, and it takes around ten or twenty days to arrive, all based on character.
3. Almost never notifies customers to send packages, and sometimes you have to come to pick them up.
III SAL
Upwind:
1. The speed is average, the delivery time is relatively stable, and it can be delivered to the door.
2. You can send heavier items.
3. The price is relatively cheap
Disadvantages:
1. The service is too poor, and items are often lost.
2. There are quite a few restrictions, just like DHL.
3. We will not notify customers of delivery.
4、 UPS
Local logistics in the United States.
Upwind:
1. Fast speed, stable delivery time, and can be delivered to the door.
2. You can send heavier items.
3. The price is relatively expensive
4. Some remote areas do not provide delivery.
Disadvantages:
1. The service is average and there are few lost items.
2. There are quite a few restrictions, just like DHL.
3. We will not notify customers of delivery.
4. Some remote areas do not provide delivery.
5、 AIR small package
A scaled down version of EMS.
Upwind:
You can arrive from any state in the United States.
2. Apart from the air embargo, almost anything can be sent. Yes, Zhouhei duck and beef jerky can be sent. Of course, it is another matter if they are found by the customs. They are spot checked like EMS.
3. The price is cheap, and if it's a few hundred grams of small items, it's the most cost-effective to send AIR small bags.
Disadvantages:
1. Limit to 2 kilograms.
2. The speed is very slow and not very stable.
It takes about ten or twenty days to arrive, all based on character.
4. Almost never notify customers of delivery, and sometimes you have to come to pick it up.
5. Some cannot find the logistics trajectory and can only wait for the package to fall from the sky.
6、 FedEx
FedEx
Upwind:
1. Fast speed, stable delivery time, and can be delivered to the door.
2. You can send heavier items.
3. The price is relatively expensive
4. Some remote areas do not provide delivery.
Disadvantages:
1. The service is average and there are few lost items.
2. There are quite a few restrictions, just like DHL.
3. We will not notify customers of delivery.
4. Some remote areas do not provide delivery.
7、 Logistics dedicated line.
It refers to the dedicated line opened by the logistics company itself,
Upwind:
1. Fast speed, stable delivery time, and can be delivered to the door.
2. You can send heavier items.
3. The price is relatively cheap
4. Some remote areas do not provide delivery.
Disadvantages:
1. The service is average and there are few lost items.
2. There are quite a few restrictions, just like DHL.
3. We will not notify customers of delivery.
4. Some remote areas do not provide delivery.
In summary, sending things to the United States mainly depends on what they are. If it's food, cosmetics, etc., EMS can be used. If it's just clothes and shoes, DHL can be used. If it's lighter or smaller, small bags can be used. If it is very heavy, SAL or FEDEX can be used.
In addition, there are also ways to send things. If you foolishly hold a phone and send it to DHL, they will ask you to show proof of being charged. Why, because batteries can affect the plane, and the price can scare you off.
What should we do? You can find some forwarding companies that offer international express shipping quotes. They specialize in routes for different items, and most importantly, the price may be an official 30% -40% discount.
