Cost-Saving Guide for Sending Small Parcels from China to Japan

Cost-Saving Guide for Sending Small Parcels from China to Japan

1. Pre-shipment Preparation

• Packaging Optimization: Remove original packaging, use lightweight bubble wrap. Vacuum-seal wigs to reduce volume by 30%-50%.
• Shipping Channels:
  • Express (DHL/FedEx): 2-3 days, high cost (tax threshold ¥10,000).
  • China-Japan 专线: 5-7 days, duty-inclusive, 50% cheaper than express.
  • Postal 小包: Lowest cost, 7-15 days, no tracking for plain mail.

2. Freight Saving Strategies

• Weight vs. Volume: Calculate volume weight (L×W×H/5000). Split parcels if over 2kg to use 1.5kg tier pricing.
• Channel Combination: Use “China-Japan Economic Line” (¥80/1kg, ¥30/kg 续重) for non-urgent orders, saving 50% vs. express.
• Avoid Surcharges: Skip remote area fees (Hokkaido/Okinawa) by choosing 专线，avoid fuel surcharges in off-peak seasons.

3. Compliance & Risks

• Customs Declaration: Declare as “hair accessory” instead of “wig”. Split value under ¥10,000. For human hair, provide quarantine certificate.
• After-sales: Choose tracked services. Arrange return to HK/domestic if customs rejection occurs.