Choosing the right shipping method on AllChinaBuy"How to choose logistics?", "AllChinaBuy shipping costs", or "How long does delivery take?".
1. North America (USA/Canada)
- DHL: 3-5 business days ($$$). Best for urgent shipments.
- USPS: 10-20 days ($). Budget option for small parcels under 2kg.
- EMS: 7-15 days ($$). Balanced speed and cost, avoids customs delays.
- Tip: Combine Express Small Packet
2. Europe (UK/Germany/France)
- DHL: 2-4 days ($$$) – Ideal for high-value items.
- SF International: 5-9 days ($$). Better tracking than EMS.
- EMS: 10-25 days ($) but prone to customs checks.
- Key Insight: For parcels < 5kg, China Post Small Packet
3. Australia & New Zealand
- EMS: Prime choice (6-12 days, $$). Clearance success rate >95%.
- DHL: 3-6 days ($$$) with higher weekend surcharges.
- Slow Economy: Yanwen
4. Latin America (Brazil/Mexico)
- SF International: Avoid – limited coverage.
- EMS Only: 15-50 days ($). Expect heavy customs delays in Brazil.
- DHL Express: 5-8 days ($$$$) with tax prepayment recommended.
Shipping Time & Cost Comparison
| Service | North America | Europe | Australia | Latin America |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DHL | 3-5d | $$$ | 2-4d | $$$ | 3-6d | $$$$ | 5-8d | $$$$$ |
| EMS | 7-15d | $$ | 10-25d | $$ | 6-12d | $$ | 15-50d | $ |
| Small Packet | 8-12d | $$ | 15-30d | $ | N/A | N/A |
| SF International | N/A | 5-9d | $$ | 4-8d | $$$ | Unreliable |
FAQs
Q: How to reduce AllChinaBuy shipping costs?
A: Use Express Small Packet for <2kg items, or split large orders into sub-4kg parcels.
Q: Who handles customs best?
A: DHL pre-clears 80% of items; EMS may require recipient involvement.
Q: Delivery times accurate?
A: EMS/Small Packet vary by +5 days in peak seasons (Nov-Jan).
Pro Tip
Split-test!