Want to send gifts to friends and family overseas, but don't know how to send or what to send? This article guides you from selection to packaging to shipping, ensuring your heartfelt gifts arrive safely.
Most Popular Cross-Border Gifts
Chinese Specialty Gifts
Silk scarves, Jingdezhen tea sets, Suzhou embroidery handkerchiefs, purple clay teapots — Chinese style you can't find overseas
Local Specialty Foods
Hangzhou Longjing, Yunnan Pu'er, Sichuan chili sauce, Beijing Daoxiangcun — hometown flavors warm the heart
Customized Gifts
Custom photo albums, engraved jewelry, handwritten letters — unique and more heartfelt
Practical Gifts
Skincare, health supplements, electronic accessories — practical and thoughtful
Notes on Sending Gifts
Plan Ahead
Air Freight 10-15 days,Sea Freight 30-45 days. For birthday/holiday gifts, order at least 2 weeks in advance.
Packaging Should Be Beautiful
Inform ImagineShip warehouse that it's a gift, and request gift wrapping. Keep shopping receipts (remove price tags).
Declare Reasonable Value
Gifts also need customs declaration. Fill in truthfully to avoid seizure. Small-value gifts are exempt in many countries.Customs Duties
Include a Greeting Card / Letter
ImagineShip supports placing letters or greeting cards in packages; handwritten cross-border blessings are especially heartwarming.
Consolidation steps
- Register for ImagineShip for free, get the Shenzhen warehouse receiving address
- Shop on Taobao/JD/Pinduoduo, fill in the ImagineShip warehouse address as the shipping address
- Inspect packages upon arrival at warehouse, free photo confirmation of product condition
- Choose shipping method, urgent items by air freight (7-15 days), large items by sea freight (25-45 days)
- Pay shipping online, track the shipment, and wait for delivery
Shipping cost reference
| Shipping method | Reference Shipping Costs | Estimated Delivery Time | Suitable scenarios |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✈️ Air Freight | ¥45-80/kg | 7-15 days | Urgent, lightweight items |
| 🚢 Sea Freight | ¥12-30/kg | 25-45 days | Large, bulk, non-urgent items |
For specific costs, please use theshipping calculatorOnline inquiry.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are shipping fees calculated?
Charged based on the greater of actual weight and volumetric weight (length × width × height ÷ 5000). Consolidating multiple items can save 20%-40% on shipping costs.
How long does it take?
Air freight usually takes 7-15 business days, sea freight 25-45 days. Specific transit times depend on the destination country and season.
Do I need to pay customs duties?
Depends on the destination country's duty-free allowance and the declared value of the package. For details, please checkCountry-specific Tariff Policies.
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