E-Packet deliveries from China will cost a lot more in shipping soon

[Beamslider]

The Trump administration announced Wednesday it will withdraw from a 144-year-old postal treaty, claiming the treaty gives countries like China and Singapore an unfair advantage and floods U.S. markets with cheaper e-commerce packages.

The withdrawal echoes President Donald Trump's history of accusatory rhetoric against China for manipulating trade by subsidizing its manufacturers. Trump volleyed billions of dollars in tariffs with China over the summer, raising concerns of higher domestic manufacturing costs. A senior administration official said Wednesday that the withdrawal from the postal agreement is not related to the tariffs, but the move is aimed at protecting U.S. manufacturers and the U.S. postal system.

Trump withdraws from postal treaty in new front against China

 

[bombastinator]

Good news for domestic sellers I guess. E-packet prices have already gone up significantly once recently on FT. Not sure if that was the increase or if we’re going to see another one

 

[DaveP]

I was paying 8 dollars a few weeks ago for fasttech shipping when I couldn't get free shipping. Some are offering free shipping on lightweight items.

Vendors who buy items in quantity for resale probably won't see the pinch like those of us who order one and two or a few items at a time. I guess saving up a list before ordering will help absorb the pinch. I usually compare stateside pricing before I go and look at fasttech, anyway. Sometimes, USA vendors are as good or better deals if it's on sale.

 

[dom qp]

Epacket in Canada was still $1-2 last time I checked. Might need to start a resale business.

 

[Beamslider]

With e-packet on small items from Fasttech it has been free shipping when the total is over $20 for me. If it is under $20 order it usually costs 75 cents to $1.50 for e-packet from them

 

[VapourFlavour]

I just had a package from GeekVape sent to Canada and paid $2

 

[Izan]

What a long strange trip it's been.

Cheers
I

 

[Eskie]

I bet the Chinese government underwrites the added cost incurred by China Post to keep goods flowing. They know their economy has weak spots and they won't allow this to hit their consumer goods industry too much. The tariff talks, or lack thereof, is already enough of a headache.

 

[dc99]

If I order a 20 dollar part from China they will ship it to the US free. Try shipping it back to them and see how much that cost

 

[bombastinator]

I bet the Chinese government underwrites the added cost incurred by China Post to keep goods flowing. They know their economy has weak spots and they won't allow this to hit their consumer goods industry too much. The tariff talks, or lack thereof, is already enough of a headache.

One of the aspects of the Chinese vape industry I find disturbing I was told is that it’s almost entirely export. In China vaping is “discouraged” and nic juice is not available at all. Makes me worry a bit

 

[Izan]

One of the aspects of the Chinese vape industry I find disturbing I was told is that it’s almost entirely export. In China vaping is “discouraged” and nic juice is not available at all. Makes me worry a bit

chinny reckon?
Seems EVERY gov't profits from cigarettes.
Some are just more protective of the revenue stream than others.
Nod to the FDA, TPD, etc. ers!

Cheers
I

 

[Uncle Willie]

It costs, at the minimum, $2.66 USD to send a small package of 4 OZ anywhere in the USA, and that's using a discount service .. In January, USPS plans on initiating Zone Pricing, so distance from Seller will begin to play in .. as well, Priority Rates will go up ..

Now, let's use a Cell Phone Skin as an example of China / Hong Kong shipping .. a low of .77 cents with free shipping to anywhere in the USA ..

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&LH_BIN=1&_nkw=cell+phone+skin&_sop=15

USPS going broke, much of it due to this antiquated shipping treaty, which China has taken advantage of ..

Kudos to this New Direction .. this can only help USA businesses and as a bonus, throw some money at USPS ..

Downside .. depending on how you look at it .. ?? With the continued escalation of shipping costs combined with On Line Sales Tax Collection, B&M's will suddenly become more attractive ..

Personally, I've never bought anything from Fastech / eBay China or their ilk .. I'd rather pay more and support an American Based Business ..

 

[bombastinator]

It costs, at the minimum, $2.66 USD to send a small package of 4 OZ anywhere in the USA, and that's using a discount service .. In January, USPS plans on initiating Zone Pricing, so distance from Seller will begin to play in .. as well, Priority Rates will go up ..

Now, let's use a Cell Phone Skin as an example of China / Hong Kong shipping .. a low of .77 cents with free shipping to anywhere in the USA ..

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&LH_BIN=1&_nkw=cell+phone+skin&_sop=15

USPS going broke, much of it due to this antiquated shipping treaty, which China has taken advantage of ..

Kudos to POTUS .. this can only help USA businesses and as a bonus, throw some money at USPS ..

Downside .. ?? With the continued escalation of shipping costs combined with On Line Sales Tax Collection, B&M's will suddenly become more attractive ..

POTUS is an outside topic.

 

[Uncle Willie]

I bet the Chinese government underwrites the added cost incurred by China Post to keep goods flowing. They know their economy has weak spots and they won't allow this to hit their consumer goods industry too much. The tariff talks, or lack thereof, is already enough of a headache.

Does U.S. Postal Service Subsidize China-based Merchants? | Practical Ecommerce

 

[Uncle Willie]

POTUS is an outside topic.

Edited just for you .. happy .. ??

 

[Sugar_and_Spice]

I bet the Chinese government underwrites the added cost incurred by China Post to keep goods flowing. They know their economy has weak spots and they won't allow this to hit their consumer goods industry too much. The tariff talks, or lack thereof, is already enough of a headache.

According to the article linked in OP once it reaches US borders, USPS is eating the costs of getting them to the destination within its borders. Never knew that.

 

[r77r7r]

I just use Prime

 

[bombastinator]

Edited just for you .. happy .. ??

I no longer feel as much of a need to rant in reply so I guess so.

 

[Uncle Willie]

According to the article linked in OP once it reaches US borders, USPS is eating the costs of getting them to the destination within its borders. Never knew that.

That is exactly correct ..

 

[Sugar_and_Spice]

That is exactly correct ..

LOL...I was reading the OP article and didn't see your reply before posting myself. Thanks for the link.