Author 21 articles
Ryan
Practical, data-backed guides to China Post tracking, customs holds and last-mile delivery.
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Stuck in Customs for Weeks or Months: When to Give Up and Claim
Your parcel has been in customs for weeks or months. Here are the real time limits, a month-by-month plan of what to do, and how to tell when to stop…
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“Released by Customs” but Tracking Still Stuck: What to Do Next
Customs cleared your parcel and then the tracking went silent. Here’s why the handover gap after release is normal, how long it lasts, and when to escalate.
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China Post Export Customs Clearance: Why Parcels Stall in Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Beijing
Your parcel is sitting at export customs in China and nothing is moving. Here’s what export clearance really is, why Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Beijing get jammed up, and when a…
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Tracking Says Delivered But Nothing Arrived: What to Do Next
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…
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EMS vs ePacket vs Registered Air Mail: Which China Post Service to Choose
Choose ePacket for light e-commerce items under 2 kg, EMS when speed or value matters, Registered Air Mail when you need proof of posting cheaply, and Surface Mail for heavy,…
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China Post Tracking Number Format: What R, E, L, C and U Mean
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…
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Why Is My China Post Tracking Not Updating? (And When to Worry)
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…
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China Post Tracking Not Found? Why Your Number Returns No Results
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,…
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China Post Prohibited and Restricted Items: What You Cannot Send
Prohibited items – explosives, flammables, gases, corrosives, weapons, drugs, counterfeits – cannot be sent at all. Restricted items – batteries, liquids, cosmetics, food, medicines, magnets – are allowed only under…