Black-hearted shipping companies are most afraid of you asking them this❗❗
1、How to calculate the billing weight❓Which one is the volume weight or the actual weight❓
Before choosing a shipping company, be sure to clarify their billing method. Some companies may charge based on the volume weight or actual weight of the item, and you need to confirm which method is more beneficial to you.
2、Where is the warehouse❓Can I pick up the item at home or pick it up myself❓
It is very important to understand the location of the warehouse and the pickup options. See if you can provide free volume assessment and home packaging and pickup services
3、After the item starts shipping, is there a real-time logistics tracking query❓
Make sure the shipping company provides a reliable logistics tracking system or service so that you can keep track of the item’s itinerary at any time
4、Can I enjoy duty-free shipping❓
Ask if there is a duty-free shipping option and how to meet the relevant conditions to reduce additional costs. Generally, new immigrants who meet the identity requirements can move tax-free
5、Do I need to pick up the items after they arrive at the port❓Can they be delivered by car, how long does it take to deliver them, and whether they can be delivered to the entire United States❓
Xipu International can provide home delivery services throughout the United States, and there are also special people to help move and unload furniture, simple assembly, and clean up garbage. One-stop door-to-door service allows you to do nothing throughout the process.
6、If there are precious and fragile items that need to be packed in wooden boxes or pallets, you must understand the packaging requirements in detail and ask about the price of wooden boxes and pallets.
👉🏻Before the items enter the warehouse, confirm whether they can be unpacked and inspected and whether there is a packing service. Sometimes, intact and professional packaging can reduce the risk of damage during transportation, and understanding the cost can avoid additional expenses.
7、If the items are damaged or lost during the sea transportation, what is your solution❓
Find a professional international moving company that can provide insurance services. After receiving the items abroad, check the furniture and furniture as soon as possible, communicate with the business personnel in time, and go through the compensation process.
8、Can the delivery be delivered to the home❓Does it provide furniture assembly services❓
Understand the delivery scope and services of the shipping company, especially whether it provides home delivery and assembly services for large furniture. In addition, garbage disposal is also a hassle abroad. Professional shipping companies can provide garbage disposal services.
9、Regarding customs clearance issues, is it declared in the form of goods trade or smuggling of personal belongings❓Is it tax-inclusive or tax-free❓What taxes are included in the tax-inclusive❓
10、How to check and track logistics information after the items start to be shipped by sea❓
Real-time grasp of the dynamic logistics information of the items is convenient for planning the time of receipt. Professional international moving companies generally develop exclusive logistics tracking systems, which are very convenient for checking logistics information.