The Regulations on the Real-Name Collection and Delivery of Express Packages stipulates that when collecting and sending express packages, the sender is required to present a valid identification document and truthfully fill out the detailed delivery form, express waybill and other documents.

The valid identification documents that foreign nationals need to produce when sending express packages include (one of the following): Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card, passport, entry-exit permit, acceptance receipt for foreigner's visa document issued by the public security organs, certification of passport loss report, provisional international travel documents issued by embassies and consulates of various countries in China (they shall be accompanied by a valid visa or stay permit issued by the public security organs).

Basic Flow

Leading Courier Services

If you need to send an express parcel, you may use the express company's official App, WeChat public account, WeChat Mini-program and other channels to place orders. When placing an order, you need to fill in the delivery address, choose door-to-door pickup, outlet self-delivery or other pickup methods as needed, and fill in the item information truthfully. Delivered items shall comply with the prohibition and restriction regulations. Firearms (including replicas, and major components), ammunition, controlled instruments, explosives, flammable liquids and other items are prohibited from being delivered. For details, please refer to the official website of each courier company.

At present, the major express delivery companies in China include:


China Postal Express & Logistics


SF Express

 

JD Logistics


YTO Express


ZTO Express


STO Express


Yunda Express

Prohibition and Restriction on Delivery

Prohibited and restricted items include:

(1) Weapons, imitation weapons, ammunition, controlled devices and explosives;

(2) Inflammable and explosive articles;

(3) Oxidants and peroxides;

(4) Narcotic drugs and drug-taking paraphernalia, narcotic drugs and psychotropic drugs for improper use, precursor chemicals for improper use, and toxic substances;

(5) Biochemical products, infectious and contagious substances

(6) Corrosive substances and radioactive substances;

(7) All kinds of illegal publications, printed materials, audio-visual products and other materials that endanger national security and social stability;

(8) Documents, materials and other items containing state secrets;

(9) Equipment used exclusively for espionage;

(10) Forged or altered currency, securities, certificates, official seals, or other illegally forged items;

(11) Currency and securities;

(12) Infringement of intellectual property rights and counterfeit and shoddy goods;

(13) Animals and plants, especially endangered wild animals and plants and their products;

(14) Food, medicine or other items that are harmful to human and animal health, come from epidemic areas or may spread diseases;

(15) Tobacco products and alcohol;

(16) Valuable items (e.g., artworks, antiques, gemstones, and precious metals such as gold);

(17) Other prohibited items stipulated in Chinese laws and regulations.

In addition to the above-mentioned prohibited/restricted items, the courier company also has the right to refuse to deliver or suspend the delivery of the following items:

(1) Any parcel that does not provide detailed contact information of the sender and recipient;

(2) Items that are unsuitable for delivery or have not been properly described, classified, packaged, labeled, and provided with the necessary documentation for mailing;

(3) Items that are considered to be potentially hazardous to the safety of vehicles or people due to the characteristics of the product itself or its packaging;

(4) Items that are deemed unsuitable for delivery from an economic or operational perspective.

Source: National Immigration Administration