Where does Amazon DHL do customs clearance? When can it arrive in China?

As a mainstream logistics channel on Amazon, DHL has obvious advantages, so there are still many merchants who choose this kind of logistics express. However, if you want to make good use of this express logistics service, you need to understand it. For example, where is the customs clearance for Amazon DHL? Find out below.

Where is the customs clearance for Amazon DHL ?

DHL is sent to China through the Universal Post, and is delivered by post in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, and clears customs in the province or city of receipt. Only a few cities in each province or city are eligible for customs clearance, generally the provincial capital and some first-tier cities.

Customs clearance is generally based on the principle of proximity. Customs clearance will be carried out in the city closest to the place of receipt that is eligible for customs clearance. However, it is not ruled out that the customs in Beijing and Shanghai will directly clear the package. If taxes are levied, the tax bill will be sent back with the package or you will be notified to pay the tax (usually there is an agency responsible for paying the tax on behalf of you). No secondary customs clearance will be carried out in the province or city of the recipient.

After customs clearance, the post office stationed at the customs will send the package to the post offices at the receiving locations. Whether the local post office sends EMS or ordinary mail is arranged by the local authorities. Most areas use ordinary mail, and some areas use EMS. The specific details are subject to local circumstances.

When can I arrive in China?

Parcels sent through DHL usually arrive within 21 working days, which is about 4 weeks. However, due to the large number of parcels sent to China, the space for DHL parcels on the plane is randomly arranged, so there may be a phenomenon that the parcels sent first arrive later. At the same time, there are also a few parcels that take more than 1 month to arrive in China.

Parcels sent through the POSTNL channel usually arrive within 14-21 working days, which is about 2-4 weeks. There may be a phenomenon that the parcels sent first arrive later, and there will also be a few parcels that take more than 1 month to arrive in China. Therefore, members are required to prepare the goods 2 months in advance.

Note: The delivery speed will be slower at the end of each year and the beginning of the next year. It usually takes 1-2 months to arrive in China, and some packages take more than 2 months to arrive. Please prepare the goods 3 months in advance.

Amazon DHL customs clearance is mainly based on the principle of proximity. Customs clearance will be done in the city closest to the delivery address. Sometimes it may be done directly in Beijing or Shanghai, but there will be no repeated customs clearance. In fact, during the customs clearance process, the customs will levy taxes based on actual conditions.

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