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BBDbuy Shipping

How your China haul gets home: consolidate many sellers into one parcel, choose from 150+ international lines, and pay a deposit that's reconciled by real weight and volume.

The flow

From warehouse to your door

01

Arrive & store

Items land in the warehouse, are QC'd, and stored free up to 90 days.

02

Consolidate

Combine multiple orders into one parcel to cut per-item shipping.

03

Choose a line

Pick a shipping method for speed, price and what it accepts.

04

Track & receive

Pay the deposit, the parcel ships, and you track it to your door.

How the cost is set: carriers bill by the greater of actual and volumetric weight. You pay an estimated deposit at submission; the final figure is reconciled after packing and measuring — over-payments are refunded, shortfalls charged. Full breakdown on the Fees & Costs page.
150+Global shipping lines
90 daysFree storage to consolidate
1 parcelMany sellers combined
OptionalProtective packing
Consolidation

Buy from many sellers, ship once

The biggest way to save on international shipping is consolidation. Instead of posting each order separately, BBDbuy holds your items in its China warehouse for up to 90 days so you can gather several purchases and send them together in one measured, well-packed box.

  • Fewer parcels means lower total freight and fewer customs events
  • Add protective packing — bubble wrap, vacuum bags, reinforcement
  • Remove bulky boxes to cut volumetric weight before shipping
Choosing a line

How to pick a shipping method

There's no single "best" line — the right choice depends on your country, budget, speed and what the carrier accepts. Compare a few for every parcel.

Compare onWhat to look for
PriceCost per kg to your country, and how it scales with weight
SpeedEstimated transit time — economy lines are cheaper but slower
Weight limitsMinimum and maximum weight the line accepts
RestrictionsBatteries, liquids, brands and other items some lines won't carry
Customs & taxHow the line declares value, which affects duties in your country
Live rates, transit estimates and available lines for your exact parcel are shown in your account when you submit — always compare there before paying. See live shipping on BBDbuy ↗
Customs & tracking

Duties, declarations and tracking

Customs & duties

  • Import duty/VAT is set by your country, not by BBDbuy.
  • The shipping line's declaration affects whether and how much duty applies.
  • Thresholds vary — check your local import rules before large orders.

Tracking

  • Every parcel ships with a tracking number.
  • Follow progress on the Package Details page in your account.
  • Keep enough account balance for any reconciliation on arrival.
Shipping FAQ

Common shipping questions

Which shipping line should I choose?
There's no single best line — weigh price, speed, weight limits and what the carrier accepts for your country. When you submit a parcel, only compatible lines are shown with live rates and transit estimates, so compare a few there before paying.
What is volumetric weight?
Carriers bill by the greater of actual weight and volumetric weight (a parcel's size converted to a weight). A light but bulky box can be charged on its volume — which is why removing retail boxes and consolidating tightly lowers your cost.
How do I make shipping cheaper?
Consolidate several orders into one parcel, remove bulky retail boxes to reduce volumetric weight, and compare lines by cost-per-kg for your country. Buying a few items at once almost always beats shipping each order separately.
Can I ship batteries or restricted items?
Some lines accept them and some don't. When you submit a parcel, only compatible lines are offered for your items, so choose from the methods shown for that parcel.
Ship with BBDbuy Fees & costs