How is the overseas warehouse delivery fee calculated in the United States? Cross-border sellers need to understand the details of shipping costs.

For sellers engaged in cross-border e-commerce or wholesale exports, shipping costs are not just a reference item but a core cost. Especially in a mature market like the United States, customers have high expectations for logistics timeliness and service. If the budget for delivery fees is not clear, it can lead to reduced profits or even direct losses.

Many sellers focus on the origin shipping costs and warehouse fees when calculating the total cost, but often overlook the delivery fees in the local United States. In fact, the last-mile delivery in the overseas warehouse is the delivery experience that customers truly perceive, and the calculation method, service restrictions, and selection options of this fee will all affect the final shipping strategy.

Take the current Taigay Cloud Warehouse service in the United States as an example. The last-mile delivery in the overseas warehouse can support three mainstream carriers: USPS, UPS Ground, and FedEx. Sellers can flexibly choose based on the volume, weight, recipient address, and delivery timeliness of the goods.

Take the USPS-GA route as an example to break down the costs and rules.

In terms of product type, USPS-GA does not accept pure batteries or products with a power exceeding 100Wh that are energized. Any prohibited items, counterfeit brands, infringement, etc. are also within the restrictions. This requires special attention for many sellers who produce electronic products or functional accessories.

The billing method for delivery fees is based on actual weighing. If USPS adjusts the bill after shipment, the adjusted fee will be used. There will be a refund for the difference.

It should be noted that USPS does not support pre-online services. Orders must be submitted for real delivery before they can be entered into the system.

In terms of weight restrictions, each single package needs to be controlled within 15.999 ounces (approximately 4499g). In terms of size, the longest side should be less than 22 inches, the width less than 18 inches, and the height less than 15 inches. The sum of the length, width, and height should also be less than 108 inches, and the volume should not exceed 2 cubic feet. For small standardized packages, this restriction is relatively lenient.

It is worth noting that irregular packages (such as cylindrical, spherical, triangular) will incur additional fees, and the responsibility lies with the customer. It is recommended that sellers use square or regular packaging as much as possible before shipping.

In terms of delivery timeliness, USPS promises 2-6 working days (excluding remote areas), but if there are force majeure situations such as natural disasters or policy fluctuations, the delivery time or compensation for losses cannot be guaranteed.

Regarding postal areas, if the postal code starts with 006-009, 090-099, 340, 962-969, or 995-999, the cost will be charged at the 9 zone rate, and the delivery cost will be higher. Sellers must check the buyer's address in the backend before placing the order to avoid cost misjudgment.

Regarding service restrictions, USPS delivery does not include any insurance and does not support after-sales compensation or claims. Once a package is damaged or lost, compensation cannot be obtained. In addition, if the order is cancelled after being placed, USPS will charge a 10% refund fee. The actual refund amount will be based on the final bill.

So, how is such a service fee calculated? For example, if the weight is within 10 pounds and the destination address belongs to zone 2, the USPS delivery fee for each item is $10.35. The corresponding price varies depending on the zone and weight range. Therefore, sellers need to calculate carefully in accordance with the zone price table provided by the warehouse.

The US Postal Service (USPS) in the local area is suitable for sending small items and standard products, especially for orders that need to be delivered quickly during off-peak hours. If your package is large, heavy, or has higher requirements for transportation timeliness and after-sales service, UPS and FedEx may be more suitable, but the price will also increase accordingly.

For cross-border merchants who want to operate stably and control their budgets, understanding the delivery fees is not only part of financial accounting but also the key to product selection, pricing, and formulating logistics plans.