Amazon.com direct shipping to China is indeed convenient. Many people in the group ask questions every day, and I try my best to help everyone solve various problems. At the same time, I have compiled common questions that everyone often asks. Newcomers can quickly get started by reading these guides directly. Today, let's talk about the shipping costs and delivery times for direct shipping on Amazon.com.
Note: This article introduces issues related to direct shipping for overseas shopping.
There are four direct shipping methods on Amazon.com:
FREE AmazonGlobal Shoes Saver, average 8-16 business days delivery
AmazonGlobal Standard Shipping, average 9-15 business days delivery
AmazonGlobal Expedited Shipping, average 5-9 business days delivery
AmazonGlobal Priority Shipping, delivery within one week
In terms of cost: Free shipping is only available when purchasing shoes or bags over $150. Standard shipping costs about $2 per pound (453 grams). Expedited and Priority shipping have base and additional weight charges, roughly estimated at $4 and $6 respectively.
Delivery time: Occasionally, Amazon.com delivers on time as promised, but in most cases, it arrives late. For example, Standard shipping promises delivery within 15 business days at the latest, but actual receipt usually takes one to one and a half months.
This is because Amazon.com calculates delivery time excluding weekends and holidays. 15 business days equals three weeks, which actually comes to 21 days. Additionally, Amazon.com overestimates the customs clearance speed of Chinese customs. Although items fly from the US to China in just one day, customs clearance generally takes about 10 days... Then, Amazon China handles domestic delivery.
Normally, when shopping on Amazon.com, it's best to choose the cheapest shipping method and prepare to receive the goods in a month. For shoes and bags, you can reach $150 for free shipping, but you will also face the issue of prepaid customs duties. Everyone should weigh the pros and cons.