Shipping · the bill before the quote
Kakobuy shipping, before you commit.
The product price is the smallest number in a cross-border order. Freight is billed on a weight you can calculate, plus fees that are easy to forget. Start with the weight.
Chargeable weight
1.50 kgactual vs volumetricTry the structure
Enter a parcel, see what bills
No rates are prefilled. The tool shows the weight the line will bill; the partner estimator shows the price.
The rest of the bill
Six lines that sit outside the item price
| Line | Who charges it | How it is set | Can you check it? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Item price | Seller | Listing price | Yes, on the product page |
| Domestic freight | Seller or platform | Usually included or small | Partly, on the listing |
| International freight | Agent / line | Weight band, line, destination | Yes, in the estimator |
| Service or handling | Agent | Flat or percentage | Yes, in the fee schedule |
| Insurance | Agent / carrier | Percentage of declared value | Yes, optional |
| Duty / tax | Customs | Destination rules and declared value | Only current official guidance |
Line choice
Fast, balanced, cheap: pick one
| Type | Typical transit | Strength | Weakness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express (DHL/FedEx-type) | About 7–14 days | Fast, tracked | Most expensive per kg; higher volumetric sensitivity |
| Postal / EMS-type | About 12–18 days | Middle cost | Less predictable tracking |
| Sea / rail | About 30–45 days | Cheapest per kg | Long wait; consolidation risk |
Misreads
Five shipping mistakes that cost money
A $15 item can carry a $30 freight floor. Add the parcel before you decide.
A puffer jacket is light and huge. Volumetric weight can double the bill.
It saves volume and removes protection. Decide per item.
Some lines hand off to a local carrier with its own fee or delay.
Most codes discount the item or a specific line, not the whole bill. Read the discount row.
Questions
Five questions about shipping
What is chargeable weight?
The weight a line bills: the greater of actual weight and volumetric weight. A light, bulky parcel is billed on volume.
What divisor should I use?
Ask the line. Many use 6000; some use 5000. A lower divisor produces a higher volumetric weight. Our calculator lets you switch so you can see the difference.
Does removing the shoebox help?
Often, because it reduces volume. It can also remove protection. Decide per parcel, not by default.
Are the transit times on this page guaranteed?
No. They are typical ranges published by carriers and agents; they change. Confirm the current estimate on the partner page before you pay.
Why is there no price table?
Because freight changes weekly by line, weight band, destination and season. A static table would be wrong within days. The page teaches the structure; the partner estimator gives the quote.
Take the weight to the quote
The estimator is the only place a current price exists. This page gets you ready for it.
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