litbuy shipping economics reward buyers who understand the levers. This reference covers rates, carriers, and coupon strategy in table format.
Baseline rates (2 kg to Western addresses)
- EUB to US: US$28.
- EUB to UK: US$30.
- EUB to EU: US$32.
- Yanwen to US: US$26.
- SF Express to US: US$44.
- DHL to US: US$72.
Delivery windows
- EUB / Yanwen: 14-22 days.
- SF Express: 6-10 days.
- DHL / FedEx: 4-8 days.
Coupon depth
- EUB: 15-20% off freight.
- Yanwen: 15-18%.
- SF Express: 10-15%.
- DHL: 5-10%.
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Peak coupon windows
- Mid-January: pre-CNY, deepest of the year.
- November 11: Singles Day.
- Late November: Black Friday tail.
The stacking recipe
2 kg parcel to US via EUB:
- Baseline: US$52.
- + Coupon: US$46.
- + Box removal: US$36.
- + Peak coupon (Singles Day): US$32.
Stacked saving: 38% versus baseline.
The four decision levers
- Coupon: apply at parcel step.
- Box removal: toggle at packing step.
- Carrier: EUB default; DHL only for time-sensitive.
- Weight: hit 1.2-3 kg sweet spot.
Insurance decision
- Under US$100: skip.
- US$100-300: optional.
- Over US$300 or 2+ kg: add.
What to read next
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest carrier?
EUB and Yanwen. Both cost ~US$28 baseline for 2 kg to US.
What is the fastest?
DHL at 4-8 days. Costs ~3x EUB.
When do coupons drop?
Monthly typically. Strong coupons cluster around Singles Day (Nov 11), Black Friday, and pre-CNY (mid-Jan).
Where do I apply the coupon?
At parcel submission, not product step.
What is the ideal parcel weight?
1.2-3 kg with 3+ items. Sweet spot for per-gram economics.
How much can I save with stacking?
30-40% off baseline shipping when coupon plus box removal are stacked.
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