JLCPCB Shipping Expense - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: RF-Engineer
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: October 31, 2022, 01:40:03 pm
content: Whoa! What's going on with JLCPCB's shipping costs? My last order with DHL shipping was $17 and now its $40 for the same service to Florida. The least expensive option is now $20. Was about $3.50 in the past. I know we're in a global inflationary period but is there another reason for the massive shipping price hike?

author: Jackster
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 31, 2022, 01:42:22 pm
content: Quote from: RF-Engineer on October 31, 2022, 01:40:03 pmAll the couriers are putting up their prices at the moment as everything ramps up towards Xmas.Fuel cost is also massive factor as well.

author: tomgat
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 31, 2022, 02:01:26 pm
content: Quote from: RF-Engineer on October 31, 2022, 01:40:03 pmI agree that cost has gone up by 3x to 5x, but look on the bright side that at least shipping times are back down to normal. At the worst of it, it was taking about 3 weeks to get DHL packages out of Shenzhen.

author: mawyatt
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 31, 2022, 02:17:04 pm
content: Quote from: RF-Engineer on October 31, 2022, 01:40:03 pmYes we've seen this, also with components from LCSC. Shipping from these sources to Florida (Clearwater) now seems more costly than PCBs or parts!!!Best,

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 31, 2022, 07:59:11 pm
content: Quote from: RF-Engineer on October 31, 2022, 01:40:03 pmagreed, but luckily they provide new courier service (S.F Express) at cheaper $13 cost to my place. there is a note on the side saying "unstable courier" but since i dealt with SF Express from aliexpress orders before, so i used it. already received 2 of my jlcpcb orders delivery in 2 weeks time. otoh i ordered parts much earlier from lcsc using the cheapest available DHL Ecommerce Packet, i havent received it, already 1 month time, DHL has gone downhill...

author: tszaboo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 31, 2022, 08:19:06 pm
content: Well, here in my last order for PCBA, about half of the order was shipping with snail mail, tax and fees. It's also nice that according to EU law, I have to pay taxes on the shipping fees as well. And JLC applies their discount as the last step.

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 31, 2022, 10:28:44 pm
content: The price is still $3.50.You must have a heavy PCB or multiple boards, driving the weight up.

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 31, 2022, 10:31:41 pm
content: Quote from: Mechatrommer on October 31, 2022, 07:59:11 pmDid you check if there is tracking.DHL non-express will often hand off to a local delivery company, could be stuck there or in customs.

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 31, 2022, 10:44:48 pm
content: Quote from: thm_w on October 31, 2022, 10:31:41 pmyes there is tracking number, it outbounded to UK and then back to singapore in 2 weeks time, and then stuck there for another 2 weeks, it just entered our country yesterday to clear custom clearance.

author: 48X24X48X
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 01, 2022, 05:26:21 am
content: Quote from: Mechatrommer on October 31, 2022, 07:59:11 pmFor Malaysia, item below $100 using SF, is tax free. This is what their driver told me. Anything above that has tax.For LCSC shipping, if you have PCB in order with JLCPCB, you will get discount on shipping. SF shipping is as low around $4-7 or even $0 for DHL E-commerce or Singpost but I wouldn't recommend using something that slow if you are running a business.

author: Mechatrommer
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 01, 2022, 05:31:19 am
content: Usually i got taxed when item is >USD500, if they are in good mood, >USD1k.. but thats another story of a sovereigned country's income, has nothing to do with courier and logistics..