List of materials and precautions required for international express delivery

With the growing demand for international express delivery, whether it is cross-border e-commerce, industrial goods or personal parcels, senders need to prepare necessary materials in advance to ensure smooth customs clearance and delivery. The following is a list and instructions:

I. Basic shipping information

1. Sender information

Required items: name, mobile phone number, address, zip code

Note: It must be consistent with the ID card to ensure that the courier company can contact you.

2. Recipient information

Required items: country, city, zip code, detailed address, recipient name, phone number, email

Special circumstances:

Company collection: Tax number (such as EU EORI number, US TIN number) is required.

Sensitive countries: such as Brazil and Russia, it is recommended to confirm customs clearance requirements in advance.

II. Item declaration information

1. Item list

Required items: product name, quantity, unit price, total value

2. Notes on declared value

Reasonable declaration: Too low a value may be regarded as concealed by customs, and too high a value will require more tariffs.

Tariff threshold: There are big differences between different countries (e.g. 800 is tax-free in the US, 22 is tax-free in the EU).

3. Additional materials (provided as needed)

1. Materials proving the value of the item

Applicable scenarios: When the customs suspects that the declared value is inconsistent with the actual value

Material type: purchase invoice, transaction screenshot, product official website price link

2. Special item certification

Food/drugs: production license, ingredient list, hygiene certificate

Cosmetics: MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet), ingredient list

Electronic products: CE/FCC certification, brand authorization letter

3. Other documents

Personal items: identity proof (passport/ID card copy)

Commercial items: commercial invoice, packing list, contract

4. Packaging and labeling requirements

1. Packaging requirements

Material: waterproof cartons must be used, wooden packaging is prohibited (fumigation certificate required)

Filling: ensure that the items are not shaken, and fragile items are prohibited from being naked

2. Label requirements

Shipping Mark: recipient information, product name, weight, volume must be marked

5. FAQ

Q: How to avoid tariffs?

A:

Reasonably declare the value and avoid underreporting.

Choose DDP (Duty Prepaid) service, and the sender will pay the tariff.

Send in batches to reduce the single declared value.

Q: How to check the express status?

A: Enter the waybill number through the express company's official website or APP, or contact customer service.

Q: How to deal with lost or damaged express?

A: Keep the express bill, payment receipt and proof of item value, and contact the express company for compensation.

VI. Service Recommendation

Express company selection:

Time priority: DHL, FedEx, UPS (3-5 days)

Price sensitivity: EMS, dedicated logistics (7-15 days)

Value-added services:

Free packaging: Some express companies provide professional packaging services.

Collecting payment on behalf of customers: Suitable for cross-border e-commerce sellers.

For international express delivery, you need to prepare the sender, recipient, item list and necessary certification materials in advance. It is recommended to choose a suitable express company according to the type of item and understand the customs clearance policy of the destination country to ensure smooth customs clearance. If you need further consultation, you can contact the courier company’s customer service for professional advice.