How much does surface mail cost? The latest hot spots on the Internet and detailed explanation of mailing costs
Recently, the cost of postal mail has become one of the hot topics on the Internet. Especially during the e-commerce promotion season and graduation season, the demand for mailing surges. This article will combine the hot content of the past 10 days to provide you with a structured analysis of the postal surface mail price system and provide practical suggestions.
1. The latest postal service tariff schedule for 2023 (domestic ordinary parcels)
| weight range | Provincial tariff | Provincial foreign investment fee (within 800km) | Provincial foreign investment fee (outside 800km) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 1kg | 6 yuan | 8 yuan | 12 yuan |
| 1-3kg | 8 yuan | 12 yuan | 18 yuan |
| 3-5kg | 10 yuan | 16 yuan | 24 yuan |
| 5-10kg | 15 yuan | 25 yuan | 35 yuan |
| More than 10kg | Add 1 yuan per kg | Add 2 yuan per kg | Add 3 yuan per kg |
2. Recent hot-related content
1.Graduation season luggage mailing: During the college graduation season in June, student groups shared strategies for saving money on regular mail through social platforms, and the topic #大法法说，给什么意思#had been read 120 million times.
2.E-commerce platform freight adjustment: Pinduoduo, Taobao and other platforms have recently updated merchant postage subsidy policies, driving a 30% increase in postal surface mail usage.
3.Rural Revitalization Agricultural Products Delivery: Data from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs show that in the second quarter of 2023, agricultural product packages sent through the postal system increased by 45% year-on-year, of which surface mail accounted for 62%.
3. Value-added service fee supplement
| Services | Charges | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Insured service | 1% of insured amount | Minimum 1 yuan |
| SMS notification | 1 yuan/time | Optional services |
| Collect payment on behalf of goods | Transaction amount 5‰ | Minimum 5 yuan |
| Redirect service | 3 yuan/time | Need to be delivered |
4. The five issues that users are most concerned about
1.Timeliness comparison: Surface mail usually takes 3-7 working days, which is 2-5 days slower than EMS, but the cost is only 1/3 to 1/2 of express delivery.
2.Packaging requirements: You need to use cartons or cloth bags that meet postal standards. Packing by yourself can save 2-5 yuan in packaging fees.
3.Prohibited items: Including lithium batteries, liquids, fragile products, etc., recently added restrictions on e-cigarette related products.
4.Remote area surcharge: Xinjiang, Tibet and other places need to charge an additional 3-8 yuan/kg, which will be determined by the local outlet.
5.Preferential channels: You can enjoy a 10% discount when ordering through the postal official website or APP, and there are additional discounts on the "Postal Membership Day" on the 28th of every month.
5. Suggestions from industry experts
Logistics industry analyst Wang Ming pointed out: "For non-urgent, large and non-fragile items, surface mail is still the most cost-effective option. It is recommended that users calculate the accurate cost in advance through the 'rate inquiry' tool on the official postal website, and be careful to keep the package tracking number for tracking."
Data show that postal service satisfaction with surface mail reached 89.7% in 2023, an increase of 2.3 percentage points from the previous year. With the improvement of the rural delivery network, the average delivery time in areas below the county level has been shortened to 5.2 days.
To sum up, postal postage charges vary according to weight, distance and service type. It is recommended that users choose the appropriate mailing method according to actual needs. Paying attention to official postal activities at special time points can further reduce mailing costs.
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