Master QC scheduling, item merging, and batch optimization to significantly reduce costs and improve timing.
Shipping international hauls from China requires more than just adding items to your cart. Strategic planning is the key to unlocking substantial savings and ensuring your packages arrive efficiently. With CSSBuy's powerful spreadsheet tool, you can transform a chaotic purchase process into a streamlined, cost-effective operation. This guide walks you through the essential steps.
Step 1: The Foundation – Building Your Spreadsheet
Begin by logging into your CSSBuy account and accessing the spreadsheet or "parcel planning" feature. This is your command center. For each item you intend to purchase, create a detailed entry including:
- Product Link/URL:
- Size/Color/Variation:
- Estimated Weight & Dimensions:
- Price:
- Priority/Notes:
- Size/Color/Variation:
Step 2: Strategic QC Scheduling & In-Warehouse Merging
Don't ship items as soon as they arrive at the CSSBuy warehouse. Use your spreadsheet to plan Quality Control (QC) and merging.
- Batch QC Requests:
- The Merge Box:
- Return Window:
- The Merge Box:
Step 3: Creating Optimized Shipping Batches
This is where significant cost reduction happens. Shipping several small parcels is almost always more expensive than one larger, optimized one.
- Weight & Volume Analysis:
- Line Selection:
- Risk Management:
- Declaration Planning:
- Line Selection:
Step 4: Execution & Refinement
Once your plan is set in the spreadsheet, execute it:
- Submit items for merging as planned.
- Re-weigh the final, merged packages at the warehouse. Compare this actual weight
- Submit your optimized batches for shipping, using the declaration strategy you've prepared.
- Document Outcomes:
The Bottom Line: Control Leads to Savings
Treating your haul as a strategic project, managed through CSSBuy's spreadsheet, shifts you from a passive buyer to an active logistics manager. The initial time investment in planning pays for itself many times over through lower shipping costs, reduced risk, and more predictable delivery timelines. Start your next haul not by browsing, but by opening a spreadsheet.