Tag: China Post Tracking

A “delivered” scan is not proof that the parcel reached your hands. Wait 24-72 hours, check the door, mailbox, neighbours and front desk, then request the delivery record from your local carrier. Most items are recovered or refunded when reported within the first few days. Why “delivered” does not always mean delivered The word “delivered”…

A China Post international tracking number has 13 characters: 2 letters + 9 digits + 2 letters, ending in CN – for example RA123456789CN. The first letter tells you the service (E = EMS, R = registered, C = parcel, L = tracked small packet, U = limited tracking), and the last two letters are…

A pause of 5-10 days between scans is normal for international mail, and 2-3 weeks is common when a parcel is in customs or waiting at a handover point. In our analysis of 50,037 real China Post enquiries, “no update / stuck” was the single largest category at 26.5%. Wait 15-20 business days past the…

The three usual causes are that the parcel has not been scanned yet (allow 24-72 hours after the seller ships), that the number was issued by a different postal operator, or that the service you bought is not tracked internationally. Check the last two letters first – if they are not CN, you are tracking…

EMS typically takes 3-10 business days, ePacket and registered air mail 10-25, and surface mail 30-90. Add time for customs. Any published figure is an estimate, not a guarantee – customs, peak season and destination handling routinely add days. Delivery time by destination and service Business days after acceptance, based on published service standards and…

A customs hold is usually routine. Most items clear within 1-3 business days; holds that last longer normally mean customs is waiting for documents, payment or a declaration, not that the parcel was seized. Respond to any notice promptly and pay assessed duty to avoid storage fees or return. Export customs and import customs are…