Sending a Package with China Post

China Post has been around for over 2500 years, although the modernized system was established in 1878. It has built quite the name for itself through the years and now ships packages internationally. In this article, we are going to take a look at the process of sending a package anywhere in the world through China Post, as well as discuss how your parcel can be tracked. 

How to Send a Package with China Post

Sending a package with China Post is quite a simple process, but they are quite strict on what they allow and what they don’t so be sure to research the items such as medicines, weaponry, liquids, and animals. 

After you are sure the items you are sending are allowed, you can go to your nearest China Post branch that handles international services, not all branches can handle international post. The office will inspect the items and provide you with package confirmation paperwork. 

China Posts boasts about an 8 day average delivery time and has a 4 star rating. What’s nice is that you can now track your package using the China Post tracker on PKGE. 

Where to Find Your Tracking Number

Your tracking number can be found on your purchase receipt, post office receipt, or confirmation email. It is a unique number consisting of 13 digits and can include letters. The tracking number will always start with R, C, E, A or L, and will always end in CN. For eg: RV51894207CN. The letters stand for the following:

• R – Registered Air Mail;
• C – Registered Surface Mail;
• E or A – China Post EMS parcels;
• L – ePacket parcel;
• U – Standard Mail.

Standard mail is a shipping method similar to unregistered mail. Once the parcel leaves Chinese territory, it cannot be tracked, however you can see what date it left the post office. 

How to Track your China Post Parcel

Once you have your tracking number, you are ready to start tracking your China Post parcel. Head on over to the PKGE website, enter your tracking number in the search bar and click enter. In a few seconds, you will be able to see the history and status of your package. This makes it so much easier knowing when your parcel will arrive, and gives you peace of mind knowing there is movement on it everyday. 

Package Statuses

Once you key in your tracking number you will be able to see the movement history of your parcel, as well as its current status. Here are some useful terms to know:

• Opening. Your parcel is going through customs clearance. 

• Departure from Outward Office of Exchange. Ths either means the status hasn’t been updated, or your package has left China but cannot be tracked further. 

• PVG. Your package is at Shanghai Pudong Airport. 

• PEK. Your parcel is at Beijing Capital International Airport. 

• FOC. Fuzhou Changle International Airport has your package safe right now. 

• CAN. Your parcel has safely arrived at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

How Long Does Package Delivery Take with China Post?

China Post delivery time will depend on whether you chose the standard or registered shipping mode. Delivery times will also vary depending on the method of transportation. 

• Air Parcel Delivery Time. 5-30 days depending on what country you are from. 

• Surface Air Delivery. 15 -20 days for all destinations. 

• Surface Panel Delivery. For all destinations it can take up to 1-2 months for delivery. 

As we can see from this article, sending a package with China Post is quite a pleasant experience if you have all your ducks in a row. Be sure to check out their list of forbidden items, and you are good to go. They offer a fairly quick delivery time around the world, and you can easily track your parcel provided you have sent it using registered mail. 

If you have some packages you are expecting through China Post, be sure to use the parcel tracker on PKGE today, and see where in the world your parcel is.