Do you know the difference between domestic express delivery and international express delivery?

2024-09-20 13:36

Do you know the difference between domestic express delivery and international express delivery?International express delivery is different from domestic express delivery in terms of the scope of item delivery, packaging, transportation, customs clearance, and final signing。。。。。。。。Below, the editor will provide a detailed introduction to the differences between domestic express delivery and international express delivery.

Can accommodate different items in PART 01

Domestic express delivery can generally carry goods as long as they are not dangerous, flammable, or explosive, and different items can be mixed and shipped together in one package; International express delivery involves customs inspection and quarantine in both countries, with many restricted and prohibited items. Different categories of items cannot be mixed and must be packaged separately for customs declaration.

International express delivery has a wide range of prohibited items, including brand infringement, cultural infringement, knowledge infringement, national important materials, flammable and explosive materials, fragile and perishable items, and illegal prohibited items.

In international express delivery, the prices announced by express delivery operators are basically for ordinary goods; Restricted items need to be shipped through special channels (such as outbound transportation), so the cost is different from that of regular goods,In addition, restricted goods will also be subject to a certain amount of additional fees, such as electricity handling fees, brand surcharges, etc.

Different transportation cycles PART 02

Domestic express delivery generally takes 2_4 days to sign for; International express delivery usually takes 1_2 days to arrive on international routes; But it needs to include the time for domestic customs clearance, warehouse clearance, and destination country customs clearance and delivery; Some countries require additional air transit flight time, and now it can be delivered within 3_5 working days. It should be noted that foreign customs clearance and delivery companies are closed during holidays,So they are all calculated based on working days，，，，，It's not a calculation of days.

Different transportation entities Part 03

There are dozens of domestic express delivery companies, especially famous for their "Three Connections, One Delivery, One Shun" and "EMS" services, with many domestic branches. There are relatively few international courier companies, and generally there are some that are commonly used,Fedex、DHL、UPS、EMSThese few; There are relatively few domestic branches except EMS,And the branches are generally not open to personal business。。。。。。。。

Different abnormal situations PART 04

The common abnormal situations in domestic express delivery are basically package loss or damage; Common abnormal situations in international express delivery include: failure to pass aviation security checks: endangering flight interference signals, flammable and explosive products, and suspected counterfeit and inferior products cannot pass aviation security checks.

Problems during transportation:Loss during international logistics transit, package delivery delays caused by adverse weather conditions, violent sorting by sorting personnel, and damage to outer packaging caused by unpacking during transit are all common problems that occur during transit. If there are fragile articles in the goods, the sender should stick more fragile labels and pad more foam and bubble bags before shipment to strengthen the packaging and ensure product safety;

Customs clearance issues:The destination country restricts the import of products; Infringing products are seized by customs; The declared value does not match the actual value; Goods that need to be returned or disposed of locally, as well as destroyed, are common customs clearance issues.

Fill in different PART 05 for shipping information

Just fill in the shipping address, phone number, contact person, and approximate item name for domestic express delivery:International express delivery requires full English filling (also required for sending to non English speaking countries); The names of internal items cannot be collectively referred to, and specific details must be filled in; If there are multiple different items, they must also be filled in separately. In addition to the item name, it is also necessary to fill in the declared value (usually declared in US dollars) and the gross weight of the item.

Different customs clearance methods and taxes Part 06

Domestic express delivery is all circulated domestically, without customs clearance or payment of taxes and fees:International express delivery must truthfully declare the information of the contents of the package to the destination country's customs when entering the country.Usually, international courier companies handle the declaration on behalf of the client. If there are taxes and fees incurred, they will be paid by the courier company to the customs, and then paid by the recipient or sender to the courier company

Different packaging requirements PART 07

Domestic express delivery mainly relies on sturdy outer packaging, such as cardboard boxes, woven bags, wooden boxes, etc., which are generally accepted by courier companies;International express delivery generally requires cardboard packaging, except for some that allow wooden crate packaging, and cannot use wooden packaging/iron packaging/glass bottle packaging/plastic packaging; And the inner packaging must be fully filled, and there should be no noise when swinging inside the box.

Different Prices Part 08

Domestic express delivery generally adopts a billing method of 8_12 yuan for the first weight and 4 yuan for subsequent weight.International express delivery has different billing methods in different countries. If it is sensitive goods, a certain percentage of additional fees will be charged。。。。。。。。International express delivery covers over 200 countries and regions worldwide, and also supports the delivery of some sensitive goods.

Different billing algorithms PART 09

Domestic express delivery generally adopts gross weight billing; International express delivery adopts billing based on weight:Algorithm for billing weight:Choose the larger of gross weight and volumetric weight.。。。。。。。。

General calculation method for volumetric weight:：

Rule item: Length (CM) * Width (CM) * Height (CM) ÷ 5000=Weight (KG)

Irregular item: longest (CM) * widest (CM) * highest (CM) ÷ 5000=weight (KG)

Different international express delivery operators have different billing rules, and the specific billing rules are subject to the express delivery operator.

Different transportation entities, PART 10

Compared to domestic express delivery, domestic express delivery is more developed. Whether it is personal delivery, finding a courier, or online shopping for packages, there are convenient channels to view the latest logistics tracking information;International express logistics tracking information can only be viewed online by major express delivery companies.。。。。。。。。