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What shipping services do you offer to merchants?

JustShip currently offers 3 services from Singapore for merchants:

  • Express — Worldwide
  • 📮 Standard (USA) — USA only (Only For E-Commerce Sellers)
  • ✉️ Postal — US, AU, CA, UK, EU, MY, HK, JP & more (Only For E-Commerce Sellers)



⚠️ Important USA change (effective Aug 29, 2025)

The U.S. is suspending the de minimis threshold (previously USD 800). From Aug 29, 2025, all shipments to the USA may be subject to duties and taxes.
To help you plan, our services and duties/taxes handling are updated below:



⚡ Express

📮 Standard (USA) - Only For E-Commerce Sellers

✉️ Postal - Only For E-Commerce Sellers

Service Availability

Worldwide

USA only (see rates)

37 selected destinations

Turnaround (est)*

2–5 working days

6–10 working days

10–14 working days

Charge By

Actual or volumetric weight (whichever higher)

Actual or volumetric weight (whichever higher). 0.1 kg steps up to 2 kg; 0.5 kg steps up to 4 kg

Actual weight. 0.1 kg steps up to 2 kg; 0.5 kg steps up to 5 kg (selected destinations)

Weight Limit

No limit

≤ 4 kg

≤ 2 kg (up to 5 kg for selected destinations)

Size Limit

No limit, additional handling charge may be applicable for package that measures above 121cm

< 39 x 36 x 59 cm

Sum ≤ 90 cm, longest side ≤ 60 cm

Tracking

End-to-end

End-to-end

End-to-end

Pick-up

Free – no MOQ

Free for 3 parcels and above

Free for 3 parcels and above

Insurance

Optional at 2.4% of declared value

Not available

Not available

Maximum Liability

Up to declared value (max. $100; up to $1,000 with insurance)

Up to declared value (max. $100)

Up to declared value (max. $68)

CIF Limit



<150 EUR (EU countries only)

Duties & Taxes

US - Delivered Duty Unpaid (DDU) by default or Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) available after KYC (from $18.00/shipment) • UK & EU - DDU or DDP

DDP only (sender prepays after KYC) — includes a $2.50 flat handling fee/shipment

US – DDP only • EU – VAT prepaid (IOSS option); duties paid by recipient or DDU

PO Boxes

No

Yes

Yes

Add-on Services

Packing • Direct signature



Surcharges

$3.40 SGD US customs clearance fee (since 18th Aug), Fuel Surcharge, Remote area fee applies

Fuel Surcharge, Remote area fee applies


Support Model

Full Service

Full Service

Self-serve


✣ Labels for all three services are generated instantly, letting you satisfy marketplaces’ 1‑day tracking‑number rules.
*Ship‑time excludes customs holds or unforeseen carrier delays.
**CIF = item value + shipping cost + insurance


⚡ Express – lightning‑fast, hassle‑free (Worldwide)


Best for

  • Time‑critical or high‑value parcels needing 2–5 day delivery.
  • Care packages where you prefer to pre‑pay duties (DDP) and let us handle professional packing.


Why JustShip

  1. Lower than retail rates – cheaper than opening accounts with the big express couriers yourself.
  2. Zero onboarding/KYC for DDU – DDP available post KYC
  3. Shielded from peak-season surcharge swings – we buffer you from quarterly surcharge whiplash.
  4. Optional insurance & packing add on - consumer‑oriented perks available on demand.


Note: A FedEx surcharge of SGD 3.40 applies for all Express shipments to US (effective Aug 18, 2025).


📮 Standard — budget-friendly USA (6–10 working days)


Best for

  • E-commerce sellers who want 1-2 weeks US delivery to boost conversion without paying express premiums.
  • Small/light US orders when every dollar counts but you still want end-to-end tracking.


Why JustShip

  1. Superior replacement for US postal lanes — ideal for those affected by the suspension.
  2. DDP only — no surprise fees for your buyer; just a $2.50 flat DDP fee/shipment (KYC required).
  3. Micro weight breaks - 0.10 kg base, then every 0.1 kg increments up to 2 kg, followed by 0.5kg increments up to 4kg.
  4. Fully trackable from warehouse to doorstep — monitor your parcel’s movement every step of the way until it reaches your customer.
  5. Instant labels & easy fulfilment – perfect for Shopify, eBay, Etsy & co.


✉️ Postal — economical, fully tracked (selected destinations) (10–14 working days)


Best for

  • Lightweight, non‑urgent items where every dollar counts.


Why JustShip

  1. Charged by Actual weight - 0.10 kg base, then every 0.1 kg increments up to 2 kg, followed by 0.5kg increments up to 5kg (selected destinations).
  2. True end‑to‑end tracking – no silent gaps once the parcel lands in destination country.
  3. US DDP only and EU IOSS available — EU shipments can be sent with IOSS, where VAT is prepaid while any applicable import duties are paid by the recipient before or upon delivery.
  4. Competitive rates – get the lowest rates in market for almost all weight breaks, while getting better tracking and service reliability!


Note: Postal is a self-service shipping option. Delayed shipments cannot be escalated. Lost or damaged shipments may be submitted to us as a claim for review by our postal partner.


USA duties & taxes: how to choose?


1️⃣ I want my buyer to pay at delivery
Use Express


2️⃣ I want to prepay duties to reduce delivery friction
Use Express / Standard / Postal with DDP (requires)



Get DDP access:

  • Complete one-time KYC to unlock Standard shipping (DDP) on USA lanes
  • Custom HS code entry + Country of Origin for USA; DDP accounts see estimated duties/taxes at label time.

Updated on: 01/07/2026

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