Postage

Postage refers to the fee paid for sending small items (such as samples, documents, small parcels) through the postal system, typically applicable to lightweight and small shipments outside of express, air, or sea freight. In foreign trade, postage is commonly seen in sample delivery, document transmission, or small order shipments. Usage scenarios include: sending free samples to customers but requiring them to bear the postage; or noting 'postage extra' in quotations. Precautions: postage is usually not included in the cost of goods, and it must be clarified with the customer who will pay; postage varies greatly among different postal channels (such as EMS, DHL, FedEx) and must be calculated in advance; postage is generally calculated by weight and destination, and may incur surcharges (such as remote area surcharges). The difference from 'Freight' is that freight usually refers to the transportation cost of bulk cargo, while postage focuses on postal small packets; the difference from 'Courier Charge' is that courier charge generally refers to commercial express service fees, which are faster and more expensive, while postage may go through ordinary postal services, which are slower. Foreign trade practitioners should clarify who bears the postage to avoid affecting customer relationships due to postage disputes.