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# China Post - EMS
## Economy Shipping Options from China to the United States
### About China Post
China Post, the official postal service of China, provides affordable parcel delivery options for global markets. By utilizing its vast international network and collaborating with local postal services such as USPS, China Post enables merchants to efficiently ship products to customers around the world. With attractive pricing, comprehensive tracking features, and support for customs clearance, China Post streamlines cross-border logistics, making it a popular choice for international shipping solutions.
### Service Options
**China Post - EMS:** This service facilitates shipping from South China to the United States and is capable of handling sensitive items, including product with battery, cosmetics and liquids (up to 250ml).
### Chargeable Weight
The minimum charge is based on 0.05 kg. Spaceship will charge based on the greater of actual weight or volumetric weight. Volumetric weight = W x L x H cm/8000. Spaceship will charge based on the nearest 50g (rounded-up).
### Transit Time
Shipping to the United States typically takes between 7 to 12 business days, with extra time required for delivery to remote locations.
### Delivery Coverage Limitation
It does not provide service to the following addresses:
- APO/FPO military addresses / DPO/ Puerto Rico (zip codes 090-099, 340, 962-966)
- Hawaii and Guam (zip codes 995-999)
- Alaska (zip codes 967-969)
### 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
### **Size Limitation**
This channel does not accept irregularly shaped items (including cylindrical packages, triangular cross-sections, and packaging with protruding parts).
1. For shipment weighing up to 0.453 kg:
1. one side must be ≤ 38 cm (exceeding this will be rejected).
For shipment weighing over 0.454 kg:
1. minimum dimensions 15×10×2 cm
2. longest side ≤ 55 cm
3. length + 2×width + 2×height ≤ 210 cm
2. The maximum dimensions are 55×40×25 cm (additional fees apply if any side exceeds this); packages with the longest side exceeding this cannot be accepted.
### Customs Clearance
Shipments are processed under Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) terms. The shipping cost includes the applicable tariffs for small parcels entering the United States. However, please be aware that items valued over USD 200 cannot be accepted for this service.
Please accurately fill out the product information, including but not limited to the product name, value, quantity, destination country HS Code, weight, and other details. Ensure that the declared information is truthful, accurate, and complete. Any delays, customs holds, additional taxes, or penalties resulting from U.S. Customs re-evaluation will be your responsibility.
### Undeliverable Arrangement
If parcel is not successfully delivered, return or redelivery service will not be provided.
### Prohibited Items
The following items are prohibited from shipping:
- Medicines
- Powders
- Liquids over 250 ml
- Pure batteries and accompanying batteries
- Hazardous materials
- Tobacco and alcohol
- Cash and negotiable securities
- Matches
- Lighters
- Laser pointers
- Drugs
- Firearms
- Alcohol
- Perfumes
- Nail polish
- Aerosols
- Bleach
- Pool chemicals
- Paint
- Infringing products and counterfeit items, etc.
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[Additional surcharge](https://support.spaceshipapp.com/en/china-post-ems-additional-surcharge-2025)
[Claim Support Guide](https://support.spaceshipapp.com/en/claim-support-guide)
[Penalty and Restricted/Prohibited Items](https://support.spaceshipapp.com/en/list-of-restricted-and-prohibited-item)
*Last Updated: 29 Apr 2025*
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