
Customs rules for AliExpress shoppers changed more in 2025 and 2026 than they had in the previous decade. The US eliminated its famous $800 duty-free threshold. The EU introduced new fixed duties on low-value parcels. The UK is phasing out its own exemptions. If you are still shopping based on customs knowledge from two or…

Your AliExpress package has been sitting at a Chinese logistics center for days, and now two new tracking statuses have appeared: “Hand Over to Airline” and “Shipment Accepted by Airline.” They look almost identical — but they represent two separate physical milestones, and understanding the difference tells you exactly how close your package is to…

Your AliExpress package has been travelling for weeks, and now the tracking shows “Started Customs Clearance Process.” It sounds official and slightly alarming — but for the overwhelming majority of orders, it is a routine step that resolves on its own within 24 to 72 hours. This guide explains exactly what is happening, how long…

Ordering from five different sellers used to mean five separate packages, five tracking numbers, and five separate delivery windows. AliExpress Combined Delivery solves that by consolidating eligible orders from different sellers into a single shipment — one package, one tracking number, one delivery. For buyers who regularly order small items in bulk, it is one…

AliExpress already has some of the lowest prices online — but most buyers leave money on the table because they do not know how the discount system actually works. There are four distinct coupon types, a virtual currency that converts to cash discounts, app-exclusive deals that never appear on the website, and a stacking system…

AliExpress ships to Germany reliably, prices are competitive, and the product range beats almost any local marketplace. But German buyers run into the same preventable problems repeatedly: unexpected customs costs, orders that take longer than expected, or payments that fail because an international transaction was not enabled. This guide walks through everything — account setup,…

AliExpress has become one of the most popular shopping platforms in the UAE — and for good reason. Prices are a fraction of what local retailers charge, the product range is enormous, and delivery to UAE addresses has gotten significantly faster over the past few years. But first-time buyers often get tripped up by avoidable…

You want to remove a card from your AliExpress account — maybe it expired, maybe you switched banks, or maybe you just don’t want your card details sitting saved on a shopping platform. The process is straightforward, but there is one thing almost every guide gets wrong: deleting a card on the website does not…

You placed an order on AliExpress and the shipping method shows “Seller’s Shipping Method.” No courier name. No route details. A delivery estimate of 75 to 80 days. It looks vague — and buyers who haven’t seen it before often assume something is wrong. Nothing is wrong. Seller’s Shipping Method is simply what happens when…

You’re browsing AliExpress, you find the product you want, and the shipping options show “Cainiao Warehouse Standard Shipping” alongside the usual 20-to-30-day China delivery. The delivery estimate says 3 to 7 days. No customs fees. No VAT surprises. You’re wondering if it’s too good to be true — or if there’s a catch you’re missing.…