365nails Shipping&Fees Guide: How to Save on Delivery

Key Takeaways

• Default Shipping Fee: Automatically calculated at checkout (based on weight and destination).
• Billing Logic: Charged per kilogram by default. The system converts product quantity to shipping weight using a simple rule.
• Save More: For larger orders, ocean/land freight or economy lines are often cheaper than express. Contact sales for tailored quotes.
  
  

1) Default Shipping Fee: Auto‑Calculated at Checkout

• After you add items to cart and enter your shipping country/region, available methods and prices will display automatically.
• Shipping fees vary by:
  • Destination country/region and any remote area surcharges
  • Billable weight (see “Billing Method” below)
  • Service level (Economy/Standard/Express)
• Prices are door‑to‑door shipping fees and typically exclude duties and import taxes (if applicable).
  
  

Tip: If you place wholesale or large orders, contact our sales team before checkout for bulk shipping options that are usually more cost‑effective.

2) Shipping Method: Weight Billing and the “33 items ≈ 1 kg” Rule

• Conversion rule: by default,
  • 30 items ≈ 1 kg
• What this means for you:
  • For 1–30 items, rates are based on a 1 kg minimum charge, so the **shipping fee for 1 item is usually the same as for 30 items**.
  • From the 31th item, the billable weight becomes 2 kg, and so on.
• Special countries/methods: Some routes use a 0.5 kg minimum:
  • 1–15 items may bill as 0.5 kg
  • 16–30 items as 1.0 kg
  • and so forth
    
    

This explains why very small test orders feel expensive per unit: the minimum charge is spread over fewer items. Ordering close to multiples of 30 (or 15 for 0.5 kg routes) is more economical.

3) How to Ship Cheaper: Match Method to Order Size

A. Small/Urgent Orders (samples, rush replenishment)

• Recommended: International express (DHL/UPS/etc.)
• Pros: Fastest (≈ 3–7 business days); highest price; billed at 0.5–1.0 kg minimums.
• Tip: Aim near the minimum threshold (e.g., 30+ items) to improve cost efficiency.
  
  

B. Medium Orders (dozens to a few hundred items)

• Recommended: Cross‑border ecommerce special lines / economy express
• Pros: Cheaper than express; mid‑range transit time (≈ 7–15 business days); good for routine replenishment.
• Tip: Ask support whether your country has routes with better volumetric/billable weight rules.
  
  

C. Large/Bulk Orders (thousands of items/multiple cartons)

• Recommended: Ocean/land/rail freight (with door‑to‑door options)
• Pros: Lowest per‑unit cost; slower transit (≈ 15–45 days depending on route and customs).
• Best for: Stable stocking when timing is flexible.
• Action: Contact sales for custom quotes (based on volume, weight, ZIP/postcode, and Incoterms DDP/DDU).
  
  

Summary: The larger the order, the more you should move from Express to Special Line to Ocean/Land to minimize cost per unit.

4) Practical Tips to Cut Shipping Costs

• Hit the billing thresholds: Try to get close to 30, 60, 90… items (or 15, 30, 45… for 0.5 kg routes) to avoid “unused weight.”
• Combine shipments: Ship multiple SKUs together to avoid repeated minimum charges.
• Choose the right speed: For non‑urgent replenishment, economy lines or sea/land routes are cheaper per unit.
• Check postcode surcharges: Some areas have remote surcharges. Share your postcode with sales for accurate quotes.
• Compare Incoterms:
  • DDU (duties unpaid): You may pay duties/taxes at destination. Lower upfront freight but more uncertainty at customs.
  • DDP (duties paid): We handle customs and taxes; more predictable and often smoother for those unfamiliar with importing.
    
    

5) Transparency on Fees and Duties

• Included by default: International freight, fuel surcharges, basic handling.
• Not included: Import duties/taxes (if applicable), remote surcharges, re‑delivery fees, and other incidental charges.
• For an all‑in DDP (duties paid) door‑to‑door solution, contact sales beforehand with your postcode and company details.
  
  

6) How to Get Lower Rates

• Contact Sales for tailored quotes:
  • Provide: destination country/city/postcode, item count or target weight, target arrival window, DDP needed or not.
  • We’ll compare multiple routes (Express/Special Line/Ocean/Land) and recommend the best mix of cost, speed, and customs reliability.
• Wholesale/long‑term partnerships:
  • For monthly volume commitments, we offer tiered shipping rates and priority capacity to further lower your cost per unit.
    
    

• Email: 365nails@awwwbuy.com
• WhatsApp: Click the icon in our website footer or reach out to your sales rep
  
  

7) FAQs

• Q: Why is shipping for 1 item the same as for 30?A: Minimum weight billing. 1–30 items bill as 1 kg (or 1–15 as 0.5 kg on some routes). Ordering near the threshold is more cost‑effective.
  
  
• Q: Can I use ocean freight to save more?A: Yes. For larger orders, ocean/land/rail is typically cheaper. Share your postcode and volume for pricing and transit comparisons.
  
  
• Q: Who pays duties?A: Default is DDU (receiver pays duties/taxes). We can quote DDP (duties paid, door‑to‑door) if you prefer a turnkey solution.
  
  
• Q: Can you combine multiple orders into one shipment?A: Yes. Consolidation reduces repeated minimum charges and handling fees.
  
  
• Q: Are there remote area surcharges?A: Some postcodes incur surcharges. Share your postcode in advance; we’ll reflect this in your quote.
  
  

8) Quick Calculation Examples

• Suppose your country uses a 1 kg minimum and “30 items ≈ 1 kg”:
  • 1–30 items: billed as 1 kg → per‑item cost drops as quantity increases
  • 31–60 items: billed as 2 kg
  • 61–90 items: billed as 3 kg
• If your route uses a 0.5 kg minimum and “15 items ≈ 0.5 kg”:
  • 1–15 items: billed as 0.5 kg
  • 16–30 items: billed as 1.0 kg
  • 31–50 items: billed as 1.5 kg
• Actual weight/volume can vary by style and packaging. Final charges follow the system or confirmed sales quote.
  
  

9) One‑Line Guide

• Small/urgent: Express; pack near the minimum threshold.
• Routine replenishment: Economy special lines for best value.
• Bulk stocking: Ocean/land for the lowest per‑unit cost.
• Not sure? Send us your postcode and quantity—get 2–3 optimized options within 24 hours.