ePacket is one of the shipping options offered on eBay, AliExpress, Wish and other online marketplaces. There, while placing an order, you may choose from several postal services, including this one. Delivery time for these parcels is almost always within 30 days. You can trace the status of the order once you get a tracking code.

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What is ePacket delivery from China?

ePacket delivery is a subsidiary of China EMS. It is suitable for light-weight packages (under 2 kg). The service was formed specifically for e-commerce purposes, namely for eBay merchants shipping from China to the USA. Many merchants select ePacket by default as it is an affordable and reliable way of delivery.

Some Chinese sellers also use another word for ePacket, which is EUB or e-Youbao (e邮宝). Alternative names for ePacket also include Suzhou EUB, SZ-EUB, FY-GZ EUB, HZ-EUB, ePacket-PT, and ePacket-YW.

What are the requirements for ePacket shipping?

The requirements are as follows:

Registered Air Mail: It is a cheap and convenient international shipping service offered by the company. However, it is generally slow and doesn't offer any delivery time guarantee. China Post Air mail tracking number is in the format of RB198273645CN. EPacket Airmail and ePacket Light Airmail arrive later than DHL EXPRESS, but the price is reasonable. DHL EXPRESS is the only country that ePacket Airmail and ePacket Light Airmail cannot ship to. Both are airmail. It is shipped from Japan. I will ship it within 3 days after winning the bid.

• You can ship to the following countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary. Ireland, Indonesia (currently in a trial run), Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan (in a trial run), Korea, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand (presently in a trial run), Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam (in a trial run).
• A package must not exceed 2 kg in weight. The exception to this rule is Israel, where a parcel can be under 3 kg.
• There are allowed dimensions for a parcel:
  • The sum of the length, width and thickness cannot be greater than 90 cm, and the longest side of a package cannot be more than 60 cm.
  • Flat mail pieces must be more than 14 cm long and 9 cm tall.
  • The permissible dimensions for rolled-up packages are under 104 cm (in length and diameter), and the length must not exceed 90 cm.
• Small- and medium-sized packages may contain fillers — spare parts, accessories, tools and household appliances (please note that they must meet safety requirements).
• The value of the package must be less than $400.
• One can track an order using a tracking number (Shipment ID).
• Freight rate depends on the weight of a package. For instance, the minimum threshold is 50 g for the US, New Zealand, Russia and Japan, and 10 g for Ukraine.

Are there any restrictions for ePacket shipping?

Yes, there are some restrictions for this shipping option. According to Universal Postal Convention, items like aerosols, explosives, gasoline, poison, etc. are forbidden (unless shipped by licensed dealers).

Who delivers ePacket?

First, China Post EMS delivers a parcel to the Chinese border and then forwards it to the destination country. Upon arrival at the sorting center, the items are picked up by national postal services (e.g. USPS in US, Canada Post in Canada, etc.) and finally delivered to the post office that is closest to the customer.

Where can I get an ePacket delivery?

Once you get delivery confirmation, you can pick up your ePacket at a local post office or check your PO box. The package can also be delivered right to your door if your national postal service offers such mode of delivery.

Does ePacket deliver to my door?

ePacket only guarantees fast delivery to the customs of the destination country. From this point forward, the national postal service deals with the order. You can get your shipment delivered to your door if the local postal service allows this option.

Is ePacket delivery free?

Not really. Whenever you place an order and see free shipping option, that means the merchant has incorporated the delivery cost into the price of the item. On average, it is $1-3 for small-sized packages and $4-6 for oversized ones.

Can I track an ePacket?

ePacket delivery provides customers with the option of end-to-end tracking. You can check the delivery status on the China Post EMS official website, which is both in English and Chinese, or track it here on Postal Ninja.

As a rule, ePacket tracking number starts with LM, BZ, LX, LN, LZ, LW, LF, LK, KQ, LO or LL, followed with nine digits and CN, e.g.:

• LS039769770CN
• LT947052932CN
• LN832125508CN
• LW910983731CN

My ePacket is lost — what should I do?

A false tracking number may be the reason. While tracking your order, you may see a wrong location, which means it refers to another package. Get in touch with the merchant to get an actual tracking code.

If your ePacket goes missing completely, ask the merchant to report the lost package.

How long does it take to get an ePacket from China?

Delivery times vary by the destination country:

• Delivery time to the USA: 10-20 working days;
• To Russia, Saudi Arabia and Ukraine: 7-20 working days;
• To other countries: 7-30 working days.

It should be pointed out that holidays, bad weather and other factors may delay the shipment.

My ePacket takes too long — what should I do?

First off, contact the merchant to specify the details. It is necessary to extend package insurance and wait for the item to be delivered. In the worst-case scenario, that is if you call your packet a loss, you can ask for a refund. Marketplaces oblige merchants to issue a full refund of missing packages.

ePacket vs China Post Air Mail

ePacket is a fast and convenient shipping option. Most items get delivered safely within 2-3 weeks. In contrast, some packages shipped by China Post get delayed, get stuck at customs, arrive damaged or even get lost.

ePacket vs Aliexpress Standard Shipping

The apparent advantage of AliExpress Standard Shipping lies in customer security. In the course of the transaction, a merchant first passes an item to the AliExpress logistics department, where it gets a tracking code, and then a package is forwarded to courier services. In the case of standard delivery, the merchant bears all costs and estimated delivery time is 20-40 days. A customer can choose between paying extra (which ensures fast delivery) or having a package shipped for free but with a slight delay.

In short, here are the pros and cons of ePacket (in comparison to Aliexpress Standard Shipping):

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What is YANWEN Logistics?

YANWEN, or YANWEN Logistics, is a middleman between the seller and the carrier in the destination country. Its job is to pick up a package, send it across China, and hand it over to the postal service in the foreign land.

Epacket Ou Airmail

Chinese merchants choose YANWEN due to the optimal logistics solutions it offers. Those are achieved through cooperation with many international postal and courier services, primarily China Post, DHL Global Mail, Pos Malaysia, and Posti Finland.

What is YANWEN Economic Air Mail and how to track it?

YANWEN Economic Air Mail is YANWEN's most common shipping option. A large number of AliExpress sellers ship small items with it, and not any other delivery method (although there are alternatives, take ePacket). Low price and timely delivery undoubtedly play a part in its popularity. There is one disadvantage, though — it is trackable only within China.

Epacket Vs Airmail

What is YANWEN Express AM?

Packages sent with YANWEN Express are trackable all the way. Initially, they are assigned a shipping id of the format like VR123456786YP or UR123456789YP, which then change to another tracking number that corresponds with UPU S10 standard (13-digit code), e.g., RH123456789CN. This change can be somewhat confusing — the good thing is, most tracking pages provide information on both.