US · 7-12 days · $8.5/kg
Cheapest mainstream US line. USPS last-mile delivery. No batteries, liquids or aerosols. Best for shoes, apparel, soft goods.
- Weight band: 0.1-2.0 kg
- Volume divisor: 6000
- Tracking: full chain
Updated rolling · 2026
CNShopper Shipping Lines 2026
Twelve CNShopper shipping lines compared side-by-side: where they ship, transit speed, weight bands, per-kg cost, battery/liquid restrictions, and the haul type each is actually best for. Pick once carefully — line choice is usually 40-70% of your final shipping cost.
US & Canada lines
US has the widest line menu. Canada is narrower — fewer battery-friendly options, longer transit on the cheap routes.
US · 5-9 days · $13.2/kg
Faster government-backed line. Accepts small electronics with built-in (not removable) batteries. Best for time-sensitive hauls.
- Weight band: 0.5-20 kg
- Volume divisor: 6000
- Tracking: full chain
US · 4-7 days · $18.4/kg
Premium line for hauls with power banks or removable lithium-ion cells. Most expensive US option — worth it only when batteries are involved.
- Weight band: 0.5-30 kg
- Volume divisor: 5000
- Tracking: full chain
CA · 5-8 days · $19.8/kg
Battery-friendly Canadian line — the default if your haul includes earbuds, smartwatches or anything with built-in cells.
- Weight band: 0.5-30 kg
- Volume divisor: 5000
- Tracking: full chain
CA · 10-16 days · $9.6/kg
Budget Canadian line. No batteries, slow but stable. Best for clothing-only hauls willing to wait.
- Weight band: 0.1-5 kg
- Volume divisor: 6000
- Tracking: full chain
UK & EU lines
UK has a unique tax-free threshold under £135 declared — the cheat code that keeps total cost low for sub-£135 hauls. EU lines vary by VAT enforcement strictness.
UK · 8-14 days · $9.8/kg
The famous "tax-free" UK line. Stays under £135 declared, customs typically passes without VAT. Above £135 the route changes and VAT applies.
- Weight band: 0.1-2 kg
- Declared cap: £135
- Restrictions: no batteries, no liquids
UK · 5-8 days · $14.6/kg
Faster UK option. VAT is collected normally regardless of declared value. Best when you've already passed the £135 threshold anyway.
- Weight band: 0.5-25 kg
- Volume divisor: 5000
- Tracking: full chain
DE/EU · 6-10 days · $15.2/kg
Stable EU line with strict customs declaration. Always declare full value — undervalue disputes add 2-3 weeks. VAT collected on arrival.
- Weight band: 0.5-30 kg
- Volume divisor: 5000
- Restrictions: no batteries above 100Wh
EU · 12-18 days · $10.4/kg
Budget pan-EU line. Slower, with occasional customs holds in France/Italy. Acceptable for non-urgent clothing-only hauls.
- Weight band: 0.5-10 kg
- Volume divisor: 6000
- Restrictions: no batteries, no leather
Australia, NZ & remaining lines
Oceania has fewer options than US/EU. The under-AUD-$1000 personal-import exemption is meaningful for Australian buyers.
AU · 12-18 days · $11.6/kg
Cheapest mainstream AU line. Slow but reliable. Best for clothing-only, non-urgent hauls under AUD $1000.
- Weight band: 0.1-2 kg
- Restrictions: no batteries
AU · 7-11 days · $16.4/kg
Faster government-backed AU line. Built-in (non-removable) small batteries accepted. Best for time-sensitive winter hauls.
- Weight band: 0.5-20 kg
- Volume divisor: 6000
NZ · 8-13 days · $14.8/kg
Default NZ line, NZ Post last-mile. No special tax thresholds — GST collected on most orders over NZD $1000.
- Weight band: 0.5-20 kg
- Volume divisor: 6000
Choosing the right line in 3 questions
Skip the line-comparison anxiety with this short heuristic. Most buyers over-think line choice; the answer is usually obvious once you frame it correctly.
1. Does your haul contain batteries?
If yes, your menu collapses to the "Battery-OK" lines (UPS variants, EMS for built-in cells). If no, the full menu opens — start with the cheapest option for your destination.
2. Soft goods or structured items?
Soft goods (apparel, fabric bags) compress — volumetric weight rarely binds. Structured items (shoe boxes, hard-shell bags) push volumetric weight up — remove unnecessary packaging at the warehouse.
3. Need it under a tax threshold?
UK £135 tax-free, AU AUD $1000 GST-free, CA CAD $40 duty-free. These thresholds change line economics dramatically — declare honestly but plan haul value around them.
Real bills, not theoretical math
Five real CNShopper shipping invoices from US, UK, DE, AU, CA buyers — actual weight, actual volumetric weight, actual paid amount, actual transit time. Use them to calibrate your own estimate before checkout.