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Shipping / Cost Details

Understand the parts of a Kakobuy shipping cost

Use the current Shipping Estimate results to understand how freight, fees, surcharges and parcel measurements contribute to the shipping amount.

ComponentWhat it meansWhat to check
01First Freight (initial weight)+

The freight amount for the first weight band shown for a shipping line.

Check: the initial weight band and its freight amount for the selected shipping line.

02Continued Freight (additional weight)+

The freight added for each additional weight increment after the first band.

Check: the additional weight increment and rate used after the first band.

03Operation Fee+

A handling fee shown separately in the Shipping Estimate results.

Check: whether the handling fee is shown separately in this estimate.

04Carrier Processing Fee+

A processing fee charged by the carrier when it appears in the results.

Check: whether the selected carrier adds a processing fee.

05Fuel Surcharge+

A fuel-related surcharge that can vary by shipping line and date.

Check: the current fuel surcharge shown for the selected shipping line.

06Settlement standard+

The charging method used to evaluate the parcel weight and volume.

Check: whether the line uses actual weight, volumetric weight or another stated basis.

Cost variables

What can change the final shipping amount

Shipping line and settlement standardThe selected shipping line and charging method
Packaged volumeFinal dimensions can affect chargeable weight
Packaged weightInitial and additional freight follow the applicable weight increments
Packaged measurementsRehearsal provides measured parcel weight and volume