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About Spaceship Air 

Spaceship Air provides extensive delivery coverage in Americas, Europe, Asia and Middle East.  It is designed to serve eCommerce customers who desire affordable, reliable and regular tracking solution for small parcels. The parcels will be shipped by air,  then injected into the local postal or courier service for final mile delivery.  Tracking is available from end to end.

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  1. Service Options
  2. Chargeable Weight
  3. Transit Time
  4. Delivery Coverage Limitation
  5. Key Tracking Events
  6. Size Limitation
  7. Customs Clearance - America
  8. Customs Clearance - Europe
  9. Customs Clearance - Asia
  10. Customs Clearance - Middle East
  11. Failed Delivery Arrangement
  12. Additional surcharge
  13. Claim Support Guide
  14. Prohibited Item List

Service Options

Service Name Destination Countries
Spaceship Air Economy (Tax-Inclusive) United States
Spaceship Air Premium (Tax-Inclusive) United States
Spaceship Priority  United States
Spaceship Air Standard United States, Canada, Australia, European Union Countries,  New Zealand and United Kingdom
Spaceship Air Economy  United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, European Union Countries, United Kingdom, Singapore, Japan, Chile, Columbia and Brazil
Spaceship Air Southeast Asia Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam

Chargeable Weight

Service Name Chargeable Weight

Spaceship Air Economy (Tax-Inclusive)

Spaceship Air Premium (Tax-Inclusive)

Spaceship will charge based on the greater of actual weight or volumetric weight. Volumetric weight = W x L x H cm/8000 for most destinations. Spaceship will charge based on the nearest 50g (rounded-up).
Spaceship Priority  Spaceship will charge based on the greater of actual weight or volumetric weight. Volumetric weight = W x L x H cm/8000 for most destinations. Spaceship will charge based on the nearest 50g (rounded-up).
Spaceship Air Standard Spaceship will charge based on the greater of actual weight or volumetric weight. Volumetric weight = W x L x H cm/6000. Spaceship will charge based on the nearest 10g (rounded-up).
Spaceship Air Economy 

Spaceship will charge based on the greater of actual weight or volumetric weight. Volumetric weight = W x L x H cm/8000 for most destinations. 

There are some exceptional countries that have different volumetric weight calculations. In Chile, Cambodia, and Singapore, the volumetric weight is calculated using the formula W x L x H/5000. On the other hand, in United Arab Emirates, New Zealand and Brazil, the volumetric weight is determined by the formula W x L x H cm/6000.

Spaceship will charge based on the nearest 10g (rounded-up).

Spaceship Air Southeast Asia

Spaceship will charge based on the greater of actual weight or volumetric weight. Volumetric weight = W x L x Hcm/5000 for most destinations. 

Spaceship will charge based on the nearest 500g (rounded-up).

*To determine the dimensions of the parcel, we measure the widest point of the package.

Transit Time

Destination Country Transit Time (Working Days)
United States

Spaceship Air Economy (Tax-Inclusive) & Spaceship Air Premium (Tax-Inclusive): 9-14 working days, additional time to remote area

Spaceship Priority: 5 - 9 working days, additional time to remote area 

Spaceship Air Standard & Spaceship Air Economy: 7 - 12 working days, additional time to remote area

Canada, Mexico Spaceship Air Standard: 7 - 10 working days, additional time to remote area
Spaceship Air Economy : 9- 13 working days, additional time to remote area
Australia 7 - 11 working days, additional time to remote area
Japan 7 - 10 working days, additional time to remote area
Singapore,Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam 4 - 9 working days, additional time to remote area
New Zealand  Spaceship Air Standard: 7 - 9 working days, additional time to remote area
Spaceship Air Economy: 9- 16 working days, additional time to remote area
United Kingdom 6 - 10 working days, additional time to remote area
European Union Countries 6 - 10 working days, additional time to remote area
Brazil 16 - 26 working days, additional time to remote area
Chile  11 - 18 working days, additional time to remote area
Colombia 12 - 20 working days, additional time to remote area
Israel, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and United Arab Emirates 7-11 working days, additional time to remote area
(Israel : The location is a self-pickup service)

Delivery Coverage Limitation

For all destinations, Amazon warehouse addresses and military address are not accepted. 

Destination CountryNo Service Area  
United States

We do not provide service to the following addresses:

APO/FPO military addresses / DPO/ Puerto Rico
(zip codes 090-099, 340, 962-966),Guam 

Remote area surcharges is implemented for Spaceship Air Economy. Please refer to the additional surcharges.

For information on areas where delivery is not available for Spaceship Air Priority, kindly consult this list.

United Kingdom

We do not provide service to British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Guernsey and Jersey. 

Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Lithuania, Estonia

This information is specifically relevant to shipments using Spaceship Air Economy. Some last-mile service providers only offer self-pickup options (such as self-pickup points or delivery lockers) for this particular service. To ensure successful delivery, it is essential for the recipient to provide precise and comprehensive contact information. Failure to do so may result in unsuccessful delivery.

Poland

Only the following 4 cities can accept packstation address: Warsaw, Wroclaw, Poznan, Krakow;Packstation maximum size and weight limit: 60x35x40cm and 25KG

European Countries

We do not provide services to islands affiliated with Europe. Please refer to the undeliverable area list for more details.

Israel

Gaza is out of reach. The location is a self-pickup service, with a weight limit of 5 KG and dimensions of 454040 cm for the pickup point.

Key Tracking Events

The following key events are traceable on the tracking URL generated.  In practice, there will be more events to regularly update the shipment progress.

1. Pickup Scheduled

2. Arrived Spaceship Warehouse

3. Processed at origin hub

4. Uplifted

5. Arrived at destination airport

6. At customs (if goods are held in customs)

7. Arrived at destination processing facility

8. Tendered to final mile carrier

9. In transit

10. Out for Delivery

11. Delivered

Spaceship Air Economy (Tax-Inclusive) & Spaceship Air Premium (Tax-Inclusive) - Size Limitation

Destination Country Size Limitation
United States Min 10x15cm , Max 55 x40x35cm

 

Spaceship Air Priority - Size Limitation

Destination Country Size Limitation
United States Min 10x15cm , Max 55 x40x35cm

Spaceship Air Standard - Size Limitation

Destination Country Size Limitation
United States Min 10x15cm , Max Length   ≤66cm,  L+Girth ≤213cm
Canada Min 10x15cm, Max Length  ≤200cm, L+Girth ≤ 300cm
Australia Min 10x15cm, Max Length  ≤100cm, Volume≤0.25m3
New Zealand  Min 10x15cm, Max Length  ≤150cm, Volume≤0.125m3
United Kingdom Min 10x10cm, Max: 60 x 40 x30cm
European Countries Min 10 x 15cm, Max 60 x 40 x 35cm

* For shipments over the max limitation, pre-approval is required. It is subject to the oversize handling surcharge

Spaceship Air Economy - Size Limitation

Destination Country Size Limitation
United States Min 10x15cm , Max 55 x40x35cm
Mexico Min 10x15cm, Max 60x50x50cm
Japan Min 10x15cm, Max 59x49x39cm
New Zealand Min 10x15cm, Max 59x50x40cm
Netherland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Ireland, Sweden, Norway

Min 10x20cm,

Max length ≤ 45cm,
Max length + width + height ≤ 90cm

Switzerland Min 10x15cm,
Max length + width + height ≤ 90cm,
Longest side ≤ 60cm
United Kingdom Min 10x15cm, Max 60x40x30cm
Other European Countries Min 10x15cm, Max 60x40x35cm
Chile, Brazil Min 10x15cm, 10cm≤ length of one side ≤100cm
Columbia Min 10x15cm, the maximum dimension for one side should be no more than 50cm, and the three sides should not exceed 150cm.
Israel Min 10x15 cm, with L + H + W ≤ 120 cm, and the longest side ≤ 60 cm.
Saudi Arabia Min size 10x15 cm, with dimensions 120 cm x 50 cm x 50 cm, where one side does not exceed 120 cm.
Turkey, United Arab Emirates Min size 10x15 cm, with length + width + height ≤ 220 cm, and the longest side ≤ 150 cm.
Other Countries Min 10x15cm, Max 60x40x35cm

* For shipments over the max limitation, pre-approval is required. It is subject to the oversize handling surcharge.

 

Spaceship Air Southeast Asia - Size Limitation

Destination Country Size Limitation
Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam Min 10x15cm, Max length <=100cm

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*Girth measurement:(Height + Width)X 2

Customs Clearance

Americas

Destination Country

Duty and Tax payment
United States Shipments using all types of  Spaceship Air Service are delivered with Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) terms.

It is important to note that shipments with a value exceeding USD250 will not be accepted.
Canada For Spaceship Air Standard, there is no value limitation. However, for Spaceship Air Economy, the declared value should be less than USD 99.

It is important to note that if the declared value exceeds 20CAD (about USD 15.5), Spaceship will apply a DDP charge of 10% of the declared value plus a 2% handling fee. Providing detailed information about the material of the product is crucial for accurate tariff calculation. For instance, if you are shipping plastic toys, ensure to include this information in the declared product name to prevent delays in the shipment process.
Mexico Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) will be applied, with a 19% tariff charged on goods valued at USD 50 or higher.
Brazil Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) will be implemented, requiring the recipient to provide their tax ID. If the package's declared value falls within the range of 50 to 3000 US dollars, the recipient will be responsible for paying 60% of the total tax amount based on the declared value. It is crucial to note that packages weighing over 3.5KG must have a declared value exceeding 50 US dollars to ensure smooth delivery process.
Colombia Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) service is available. If the package's declared value is below 200 US dollars, no VAT or customs duties are required. However, for packages exceeding 200 US dollars, Spaceship will impose a 10% customs duty and a 19% value-added tax based on the declared value. Additionally, a handling fee of 2% of the declared value will be applied.
Chile  Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) is enforced for shipments in Chile. If the declared value of the shipment is up to 41USD, no taxes will be applied. However, if the declared value equals or exceeds 41USD, a tax rate of 32% will be imposed based on the declared value, in addition to a handling fee of 2%. Accurate declaration of the product name and value is crucial for successful delivery. To ensure smooth delivery, please provide the recipient's tax ID number and telephone number.

**If the recipient's name and address are the same, and the total declared value of the package on that day exceeds the tax-free threshold, our company will collect the additional tax that is generated.

Europe

Destination Country

Duty and Tax payment
United Kingdom Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) only applies. Shipments with a value less than GBP135 are accepted.
Noway

Shipments with a declared value of 3000 NOK or more (approximately 250 euros/265 US dollars) will not be accepted.  In accordance with Norway's customs policy effective January 1st, 2024, it is essential to declare taxes and fees using the locally registered VOEC number. In cases where the declared value exceeds 3000 NOK, the customer will be responsible for any additional costs and potential customs clearance issues arising from inaccurate VOEC information provided.

Switzerland Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) only applies. Starting from January 1st, 2024, Swiss Customs will make adjustments to the taxable value and VAT rate. It is important to note that the total declared value of packages sent to the same recipient should not exceed 62 Swiss francs per day (equivalent to approximately 66 USD). In case the cumulative declaration exceeds or equals 62 Swiss francs, the customer will be required to pay the VAT at a rate of 8.1%. Additionally, customs duties will be determined by the customs.
European Union Countries Shipments with a value exceeding EUR150 will not be accepted. IOSS number is required.  In case the IOSS number is not provided, the shipment will be on DDP term with an IOSS 2% handling fee.  

**If the recipient's name and address are the same, and the total declared value of the package on that day exceeds the tax-free threshold, our company will collect the additional tax that is generated.

Asia

Destination Country

Duty and Tax payment
Japan

Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) terms apply for shipments with a maximum value at 10,000 yen.

Please take note that we accept general goods, clothing, and textiles.
a) Product name filling format:

Clothing category: male/female + fabric material + weaving method + clothing style.

Example1: Women's cotton woven one-piece

Example2: Men's cotton knitted sweatshirts

b)When declaring footwear, it is necessary to specify the material used, such as artificial leather. For example, you can mention PU Shoes or Sport Shoes.

3)Food equipment products are permitted for shipment. However, please note that in a single package, the number of food products should not exceed 10, and the quantity of the same product should not exceed 5.

4)Please note that the number of products in a single package should not exceed 50. If it does, customs may consider it a commercial package, which can result in abnormal customs clearance. In such cases, any costs associated with concealment will be the responsibility of the customer.

Singapore

Only DDP is accepted for Spaceship Air Economy shipments. For Spaceship Air Southeast Asia, both DDP and DAP are acceptable.

For parcels with a declared value below USD290 or SGD400, there are no taxes applied. However, parcels with a declared value over USD290 or SGD400 will incur a VAT of 8%.

However, if customers meet any of the following conditions, they will still need to pay taxes: (1) if their global turnover in the previous year (for example, from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022) exceeds 1 million Singapore dollars, or (2) if their sales to Singapore are more than 10 thousand Singapore dollars.

When taxes are imposed, an additional administrative fee of either SGD 5 or 2.5% of the duty and tax amount will be charged, depending on which is higher.

Malaysia

Both DDP and DAP are acceptable. Parcels with a value exceeding MYR 500 will incur an additional clearance fee of USD 0.10 per parcel (referred to as K1) related to Malaysia Import Clearance.

When taxes are imposed, an additional administrative fee of either SGD 5 or 2.5% of the duty and tax amount will be charged, depending on which is higher.

Thailand

Only DDP is accepted. VAT and Duties are incurred on anything above THB 1500. 

When taxes are imposed, an additional administrative fee of either SGD 5 or 2.5% of the duty and tax amount will be charged, depending on which is higher.

Philippines

Both DDP and DAP are acceptable. An import VAT rate of 12% plus 20% duty are applied to imports into the Philippines where the CIF value exceeds 10,000 PHP.

When taxes are imposed, an additional administrative fee of either SGD 5 or 2.5% of the duty and tax amount will be charged, depending on which is higher.

Vietnam

Both DDP and DAP are acceptable.  For shipments with a value exceeding VND 1,000,000, a 10% VAT rate along with duty will be applied.

When taxes are imposed, an additional administrative fee of either SGD 5 or 2.5% of the duty and tax amount will be charged, depending on which is higher.

Australia Only DDP is accepted.  Formal customs clearance fees are required for mail items valued over 1000 Australian dollars.
New Zealand  Only DDP is accepted. Formal customs clearance fees are required for mail items valued over 1000 New Zealand dollars.


Middle East

Destination Country

Duty and Tax payment
Israel Only DDP is accepted. 

We do not accept goods with declared values over $75 USD or shipments exceeding 5 items. Misdeclarations are strictly prohibited, and any costs incurred will be the customer's responsibility.

Due to strict regulations in Israel, the inspection rate for wireless signal products and automotive accessories is very high. Recipients must provide relevant permits for clearance. Parcels not cleared within 3 days may incur warehousing charges, and inspected packages may also face these fees. Taxes may apply based on the declared value, and Spaceship reserves the right to pass on warehousing fees and taxes to senders. These charges are based on actual costs and may not include documentation.

To avoid high warehousing fees, notify customs if the sender does not intend to continue with the clearance process. Customs will assume disposal if no action is taken. Products requiring communication permits include: car Bluetooth, home routers, wireless chargers, phones, digital watches, cellular modems, tablets, computer equipment, projectors, gaming consoles, GPS devices, e-books, and more.

Saudi Arabia Only DDP is accepted. 
  • VAT: A 15% VAT is applied based on the declared value. The parcel value must be at least $5 USD and cannot exceed $260 USD per shipment.

  • Customs Fee: A processing fee of HKD 38 per shipment is charged.

  • Shipment Limits:

    • Maximum of 2 shipments per day to the same recipient.
    • No more than 3 SKUs per shipment. Exceeding these limits may lead to the shipment being classified as commercial, resulting in complications and higher return fees. Costs related to non-compliance will be borne by the customer.
  • Mobile Phones:

    • Personal items (1-2 units) require the original invoice.
    • More than 2 units are considered commercial and need a manufacturer's invoice and a consistent certificate of origin. Counterfeit goods will be confiscated.
  • Other Requirements:

    • Items with watch functions must have a certificate of origin.
    • Medicines, wireless devices, and CDs require departmental permission.
Turkey Only DDP is accepted.
  • Customs Clearance
    The declared value must be under 30 USD. In DDP mode, tariffs are 60% of the declared value, with an additional 2% handling fee. The minimum tariff fee is 1 USD.
  • Package Limits
    Each recipient may receive up to 5 packages per month for personal use only. It is recommended that packages contain no more than 4 items. Orders exceeding 5 packages will trigger an error in the system. To resolve this, please update recipient information or delete undelivered orders.
  • ID Requirement
    A valid ID card is required for customs declaration. Invalid IDs will result in fines, and customers must provide accurate ID numbers (11 digits, last digit even, no spaces).
  • Phone Number Requirement
    A valid phone number is necessary for delivery. Format: start with 0, followed by 11 digits (no spaces), e.g., 05449722111.
  • Restrictions on Origin: Parcels sent from or produced in Israel are prohibited.
  • Inspection and Storage Fees
    If goods are detained, the recipient must provide necessary information for clearance. A storage fee of 256 HKD per shipment applies after clearance. If goods are not released within 21 days, an additional warehouse fee of 160 HKD will be charged. All processing fees and penalties will be the sender's responsibility.
United Arab Emirates Only DDP is accepted.
  • Declared Value Limit: Parcels with a declared value exceeding 270 USD are not accepted.
  • Wireless Devices: All wireless communication devices (excluding mobile phones) require special permission for entry.
  • Restrictions on Origin: Parcels sent from or produced in Israel are prohibited.
  • Approval Requirements: Advertising materials, statues, teaching materials, multimedia, medicines, and food must obtain approval from local authorities before customs clearance.

 

**If the recipient's name and address are the same, and the total declared value of the package on that day exceeds the tax-free threshold, our company will collect the additional tax that is generated.

 

Failed Delivery Arrangement

In general, Spaceship Air provides a single delivery attempt for each shipment. If delivery is unsuccessful, recipients are encouraged to retrieve their package from the nearest post office or courier station. For those requiring a redelivery, this option is available in selected countries under specific conditions. Please note that redelivery may take between 7 to 21 days to complete.

Spaceship Air Economy (Tax-Inclusive) & Spaceship Air Premium (Tax-Inclusive)

If parcel is not successfully delivered, return to shipper service will not be provided. 

The redelivery period is 10 days from the date when the customer is notified of the return of the package, the customer can choose to re-delivery at additional cost within 10 days; if there is no reply within 10 days, the package will be destroyed by default. For details, please refer to additional surcharge

Spaceship Air Standard:

If parcel is not successfully delivered, it will be returned to the local warehouse for destroy, and re-delivery or return to shipper service will not be provided.

Spaceship Air Priority and Spaceship Air Economy:

If parcel is not successfully delivered, return to shipper service will not be provided. 

The redelivery period is 10 days from the date when the customer is notified of the return of the package, the customer can choose to re-delivery at additional cost within 10 days; if there is no reply within 10 days, the package will be destroyed by default. For details, please refer to additional surcharge

Malta / Cyprus / Switzerland / Slovenia / Croatia: Re-delivery service is not available. In situations where parcels are unable to be delivered due to address problems or the recipient's absence, the default resolution will be to consider the parcel as abandoned by the recipient, and no compensation will be provided.

Spaceship Air Southeast Asia

If a parcel is not successfully delivered, return and redelivery options are available for selected zones in Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Returns typically take around 15-22 working days, while redelivery can be completed in 2-11 working days, depending on the postal code.

For details, please refer to this document.

Related Links:

Additional surcharge
Claim Support Guide

Prohibited Item List

 

 

Last Updated: 17 Jul 2025