Summer vacation is approaching, and the most troublesome thing for students who are about to graduate and return to China is to pack their luggage. I often have a lot of personal supplies accumulated over the years of studying abroad, so it is not realistic to carry all my luggage on the plane to check in. Not only is it too large, but it is overweight, and the airline will also charge high consignment fees. Everyone usually chooses to mail their luggage back to China. In this article, we have compiled the things you need to pay attention to when mailing luggage back to China to facilitate everyone to prepare.
Different ways to mail luggage back to China
1. International express company
Fedex/UPS/DHL are the most common international express companies. They have good service and fast delivery speed, but the price is also relatively high. The chances and tax rates of luggage entering the customs are generally higher. When mailing items, you can choose the service of an international courier company to avoid losing your luggage.
2. Chinese express company
Chinese express company has opened more and more stores in the United States in recent years, and almost all local Chinese supermarkets have service points. Compared with international express delivery companies, Chinese express delivery is convenient, relatively affordable, faster, and safe.
3.Marine service
Sea transportation is much slower than express delivery, but the price has obvious advantages. If you transport some items that are not urgent and are larger, you will be the first choice for shipping. However, shipping of sea freight is generally more violent and may cause moisture. Therefore, be sure to pack your luggage and seal it before mailing. How to pack your luggage in
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If you are packing by yourself, it is recommended to buy thickened version of the carton in Amazon or Home Depot, and wrap it a few more turns of glue strips to reinforce it. If you pack items in a suitcase, remember not to lock them. Customs have the right to unpack and check, and there is a chance that they will be pried out and unpacked.
When filling in the recipient, be careful to fill in your name to ensure that the recipient's name is consistent with the passenger's passport name. Never fill in the names of parents, relatives, friends, or friends. The entry of mailed goods must be declared at the customs office, and you must collect your luggage based on the declaration form in the future.
What items cannot be carried or mailed?
Many students often bring back some English books they bought in the United States when they return to China. Be sure to pay attention to the number of books they carry here. Generally speaking, there is no tax on the price below 10 books, and taxes are required to be paid for 10-50 books. If it is above 50 books, it must be declared as per the goods transported. The content of the book should also be paid attention to, and banned books involving religious or political sensitivity cannot be sent.
According to the announcement of "Matters on the Inspection and Release Standards for Incoming Passengers' Baggage and Items" issued by General Administration of Customs, the tax exemption for entering the country of carry-on luggage is 5,000 yuan. During actual operation, the customs will determine whether the items carried are within the scope of personal reasonable use. If you buy several bottles of health products to give to your elders, they will generally be classified as personal reasonable use. However, if you carry more than 100 bottles at a time, you may be taxed. If you do not declare them in time, there is also the risk of your luggage being confiscated.
Below we have compiled a list of prohibited goods. Students must ensure that their luggage is free of prohibited items:
1. Various weapons, simulated weapons, ammunition and explosive items;
2. Forged currency and forged securities;
3. Prints, films, photos, records, videos, audio tapes, records that are harmful to China's politics, economy, culture and morality, are harmful to China's politics, economy, culture and morality. Image belts, laser vision discs, computer storage media and other items;
4, various strong poisons;
5, opium, morphine, heroin, marijuana and other narcotics and psychotropic drugs that can make people addicted;
6, animals, plants and products with dangerous venereal bacteria, pests and other pests;
7, food, medicine or other items that are hampered by the health of humans and animals, from epidemic areas, and other diseases that can spread.
Conclusion:
Students who plan to mail their luggage back to China must be prepared in advance. If you have any uncertain matters, please consult the express company or the General Administration of Customs of China to avoid the luggage being taxed, confiscated, or face personal legal risks.