Shipping Policy and Route Notes
This Shipping Policy and Route Notes page explains how LitBuy presents international shipping information for buyers using China marketplace products, warehouses and forwarding routes. It is a static education page, not a carrier contract. Delivery windows, prices, restrictions and insurance options can change by agent, destination, route capacity and parcel details.
A good shipping decision compares more than speed. Buyers should check first-weight cost, additional-weight cost, volumetric weight, destination coverage, item restrictions, tax handling, insurance, tracking quality, declaration rules and packaging needs. A route that works well for one parcel may be a poor fit for another.
How should buyers choose a shipping route?
Start with the item category and destination country. Apparel, shoes and accessories may have different route options than electronics, liquids, batteries, fragile goods or oversized packages. Then compare estimated delivery windows, first-weight pricing, volumetric weight, customs sensitivity, tax handling, insurance availability and destination restrictions before selecting a route.
Common choices include EMS for broad coverage, DHL tax-free routes for selected destinations, EUB for lower-cost small parcels and FedEx for faster delivery on eligible packages. The route names are examples of common buyer discussions, not a promise that every agent offers the same service at the same price.
How do weight and packaging change cost?
International shipping can be billed by actual weight or volumetric weight. A lightweight but bulky parcel can cost more than expected. Shoeboxes, protective packaging, outer cartons and irregular shapes can increase parcel volume. Removing packaging can reduce cost, but it can also reduce protection for fragile or collectible goods.
Before dispatch, buyers should check parcel dimensions, actual weight, volumetric calculation, packaging requests and whether the final parcel photo matches the intended shipment. If the parcel is valuable, insurance may be worth considering even when it increases cost.
What customs and delivery limits apply?
Customs handling depends on destination-country rules. LitBuy cannot guarantee tax outcomes, inspection decisions, seizure risk, delivery dates or compensation decisions. Buyers should use realistic declarations, avoid prohibited goods, respond to carrier requests and keep proof of order details when required by local authorities.
Route estimates are not guarantees. Holidays, weather, customs backlogs, address errors, carrier capacity and route suspension can all delay delivery. Buyers should choose slower economy routes only when the timeline is flexible.
What should be done before paying for shipping?
Review QC photos, confirm all items are correct, check route restrictions, decide packaging, verify address details, compare insurance and confirm the final cost. If an item is restricted, fragile, liquid, battery-powered, oversized or branded, check the prohibited items page before shipping.
Related LitBuy guides
- LitBuy Spreadsheet for Taobao, Weidian and 1688 Finds.
- Buy for Me Service.
- Ship for Me and Parcel Forwarding.
- Warehouse QC, Storage and Consolidation.
- China Size Conversion Charts.
- LitBuy Help Center.
- About LitBuy.
- Contact LitBuy.
Reviewed by LitBuy Editorial Team
Review evidence and update process
The LitBuy Editorial Team reviews marketplace guidance against buyer-facing tasks: checking original seller URLs, comparing QC photo evidence, identifying size and material questions, noting route restrictions and separating buyer-verifiable facts from seller, agent, carrier and customs decisions. Updates are made when category guidance, warehouse steps, shipping route notes, privacy posture or buyer-risk language changes. Shoppers should keep product links, order screenshots, QC photos, measurements, parcel weights and tracking records until delivery is complete.