Estimate international shipping costs and transit times from Chinese agent warehouses to your destination country.
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Economy lines use postal networks — cheaper and typically lower customs inspection frequency. Best when timing is flexible and cost matters most.
Standard lines use commercial carriers with tracking. Balance between cost and reliability. Good for most situations.
Express lines (DHL, FedEx) are fastest but most expensive and highest customs scrutiny. Use when speed is the priority.
Shipping line selection is one of the most important cost decisions in rep buying. The same haul can cost ¥80/kg on an economy line or ¥350/kg on a premium express line. Speed, tracking quality, customs risk and cost all vary by line. There's no universally best line — the right choice depends on your destination, haul value and timeline.
Economy lines (HK Post, SAL, generic economy) are cheapest but slowest — 25–45 days to most Western destinations, sometimes longer. Standard lines run 15–25 days. Premium express (DHL, FedEx, UPS via agent) run 5–10 days but cost significantly more. Most experienced buyers use standard or economy lines for most orders and express only for time-sensitive purchases.
Customs risk varies by line and destination. High-declared-value packages on premium lines attract more customs attention in some markets. Community shipping guides for your specific destination are the best source for current line performance — check recent threads before your first haul.
Delivery time estimates are approximate — customs processing, local postal delays and seasonal volume spikes all affect actual delivery. Express lines (DHL, FedEx via agent) are most reliable for time estimates. Economy lines can vary by several weeks depending on current postal system performance for your destination. Always check recent community reports for your specific destination before choosing a line for a time-sensitive purchase.
For shipping context: the Taobao shipping guide covers line selection by item type and destination, the fee calculator adds service fees to get total landed cost, and the agent index covers which agents support which shipping lines.
For context: the CNFans spreadsheet guide notes which shipping lines the community currently recommends by destination. The ACBuy guide covers the 30-day storage constraint that affects consolidation timing and shipping decisions.
For more shipping detail: the buying guide covers the shipping decision within the full order workflow. The Taobao vs Weidian comparison explains how platform affects domestic shipping before the item even reaches the agent warehouse.