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International Shipping Charges Explained

International shipping fees are calculated after your products arrive at the Hiobuy warehouse and are packed into a parcel.

The final shipping cost may depend on the parcel’s actual weight, volumetric weight, destination country, shipping route and optional services.

Actual Weight and Volumetric Weight

Carriers usually compare two types of weight:

Actual weight is the physical weight measured by the warehouse scale.

Volumetric weight is calculated according to the space occupied by the parcel.

The carrier may charge based on whichever weight is higher.

This means that a lightweight but large parcel may cost more than a small, heavy parcel.

What May Be Included in the Shipping Cost?

Your total shipping amount may include:

\nBasic international freight\n
\nFuel surcharge\n
\nRemote-area surcharge\n
\nPackaging or reinforcement fees\n
\nInsurance\n
\nCustoms handling services\n
\nOversized parcel fees\n
\nAdditional carrier charges\n

The available charges depend on the selected shipping route.

Why Is the Estimated Fee Different From the Final Fee?

The freight estimator provides a reference based on the information entered. The final amount can only be confirmed after the warehouse packs and measures the parcel.

Differences may occur because of:

\nSeller packaging\n
\nProduct dimensions\n
\nReinforcement materials\n
\nCarrier billing rules\n
\nIncorrect estimated weight\n
\nChanges to the selected shipping route\n

How to Reduce Shipping Costs

You may reduce costs by removing unnecessary packaging, consolidating compatible products and selecting an economical shipping route.