Postal services
Asendia shipping from China
Asendia postal shipping from China for parcels under 2 kg. A low-cost service, with delivery by the local post office in 8 to 14 working days.
- Typical time
- 8 to 14 working days
- Weight
- Up to 2 kg
- Tracking
- Basic or registered
- Duty
- Receiver pays
About Asendia
Asendia is the international mail company of La Poste and Swiss Post. The old site listed this service as Swiss Post.
When to use Asendia
Use Asendia for light parcels to Switzerland and other countries in Europe.
We book Asendia as part of our postal packets service. The lowest-cost way to send a parcel under 2 kg from China, by ePacket, China Post, Hong Kong Post or Singapore Post.
How it works
- 01
Your goods arrive at our Shenzhen warehouse. We count them and check them against your order.
- 02
We weigh, measure and pack the shipment, and we prepare the export papers.
- 03
We book Asendia on our account and send you the tracking number.
Weight and price
The post charges by the actual weight in grams. A small packet can weigh up to 2 kg, and the length, width and height together must not exceed 90 cm. See the small packet guide for the size rules.
Tracking
A postal tracking number has 13 characters: two letters, nine digits and a two-letter country code. A number that starts with R is registered and is tracked to delivery. See how to track a package from China.
Questions
How long does Asendia take from China?
Asendia takes 8 to 14 working days. Post offices slow down before Christmas and around Chinese New Year.
What is the weight limit for Asendia?
A small packet can weigh up to 2 kg. For a heavier parcel, use EMS, a special line or express.
Who pays the duty?
The receiver pays any duty and tax. Postal services have no duty-paid option.
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