Shipping
What’s your China warehouse address? expand_more
Create an account. Your China warehouse address is in your dashboard, with your name and XT code already in it. Press Copy address and paste it exactly as it is when you buy. Do not delete or change your name or code: it is how we know which package is yours.
How do I create a shipment? expand_more
After you buy, open My Shipments and press Create shipment. Add what you bought and the seller's tracking number for each package, then submit. If you are consolidating, save it as a draft and submit when you have added all your tracking numbers. Your goods are not confirmed automatically until you create a shipment.
How long does shipping take and what does it cost? expand_more
Fees are subject to change.
- Normal goods: 7 - 10 days, $12 per kg.
- HK / special goods (battery, liquid, powder): 14 - 28 days, $12.50 per kg.
- Express cargo, normal or special goods: 1 - 5 days, $15 per kg.
- Express cargo, gadgets: 1 - 5 days. ₦25,000 per phone, ₦35,000 per tablet, ₦50,000 per laptop.
- Sea, normal goods: 60 - 90 days, ₦500,000 per CBM.
- Sea, battery goods (lithium batteries, power banks): 60 - 90 days, ₦600,000 per CBM.
What are HK goods? expand_more
Anything with batteries, liquids, powders or power banks. They ship at the HK rate. If HK goods are mixed in with normal goods, the whole package ships as HK.
How long can my goods stay in your warehouse? expand_more
21 days free. After that, ¥10 per day for each package.
What is demurrage? expand_more
A charge of ₦1,000 per day if goods are not picked up within 7 days after we send your pickup message. It adds to your balance until you pay.
How is my shipping fee calculated? expand_more
From the weight or CBM we record at our warehouse, at the current rate. The exchange rate is shown on your invoice and is locked when the invoice is issued (today: $1 = ₦1,430, ¥1 = ₦210).
How do I pay? expand_more
Open the unpaid invoice in your dashboard and pay online.
How do I track my goods? expand_more
Enter your tracking ID on the tracking page.
What’s the minimum you can ship? expand_more
1kg via air and 0.1cbm via sea to Nigeria
Can I ship power banks, drones, lithium or pure batteries via air? expand_more
No, you can’t. See the sea shipping options
Will you deliver to my doorstep in Nigeria or do I need to pick up? expand_more
Xtatee Cargo does not do deliveries within Nigeria. You either pick up at our Lagos pickup hub (address is on your dashboard) or we connect you to a dispatcher you can negotiate and discuss with (this is why you need to fill your last mile delivery address when creating a shipment).
Can I ship other things with my gadgets to Nigeria? expand_more
No, if you are buying other things that are not accessories that came with the gadget in the same parcel, you need to create a new shipment and choose the appropriate shipping method.
Also ensure that it meets the minimum kg requirements
How long do I have to wait before my goods are shipped out? expand_more
Express and Gadget shipping is dependent on the available space. It typically takes 1 - 3 days if there’s limited space.
GZ, HK and Sea takes 1 - 7 days depending on the volume available.
NB: Holiday seasons take longer time
Do you ship snacks and foodstuffs? expand_more
Yes, they can go via HK or Sea.
International
How do I ship to a country other than Nigeria? expand_more
Switch your dashboard to International, create a shipment and choose the destination country, Air or Sea, and the goods type. Your goods still go to our China warehouse first: on the International side that is the only receiving address.
How are International shipments priced? expand_more
Air and sea are both priced per kg, in US dollars, by destination country, method and goods type. Each destination has a minimum weight: a lighter shipment is billed at the minimum. The calculator shows the price and the minimum for each country. Import duty and taxes, where a country charges them, are paid to that country's customs and are not on our invoice.
What are copy and non-copy goods? expand_more
Copy goods are replicas of brand-name products. Non-copy goods are original or unbranded items. They are priced differently, so choose the right one: some countries seize undeclared copy goods.
Items we do not ship
What can't I ship? expand_more
- Gadgets (Phones, Tablets, Laptops etc) to Europe, USA, South Africa etc
- Weapons, firearms, ammunition, and anything that looks like a weapon (including imitation guns and knives)
- Explosives and fireworks
- Illegal drugs, narcotics, and controlled or prescription medicines
- Flammable, toxic, corrosive, or radioactive materials
- Gases and aerosols (spray cans, lighters, gas canisters)
- Liquids, perfumes, and chemicals, unless approved in advance
- Loose lithium batteries and power banks by air. They go by sea only.
- Cash, bank cards, gold, precious stones, and negotiable documents
- Counterfeit currency
- Pornographic or obscene material
- Live animals and plants
- Perishable food and anything that needs refrigeration
- Human remains and medical waste
- Any item banned by the destination country
Some destination countries refuse further items. We show those when you choose the country. Before you submit an International shipment you confirm it contains none of these.
Inspection
What is standard repacking and inspection? expand_more
For shipping clients: arrival confirmation, quantity check and photos. ¥5 per kg.
What is paid inspection? expand_more
A full quality and damage check with photos and video. ¥50 per item.
Can anyone use repacking and inspection? expand_more
Only clients shipping with Xtatee Cargo.
How do I get the inspection video? expand_more
The number on your profile will be contacted by our team. So, ensure it’s correct or email us the correct one
Can you inspect my supplier or factory? expand_more
Yes. Request a quote. We charge ¥500 per hour. Transportation is paid separately. We quote the total once we know your supplier's location, and you pay after you accept the quote.
Procurement
How does procurement work? expand_more
Add your product links and specifications, pay the commitment fee, and we buy for you.
Which platforms? expand_more
1688, Taobao, Pinduoduo, Xianyu and similar.
What does it cost? expand_more
₦20,000 commitment fee per request, however many links you add. Our fee is 10% of your order total. The commitment fee is deducted from it. It is non-refundable if you don't proceed.
Is there a minimum order? expand_more
Yes, ¥2,000 across all your links combined.
What happens after you buy? expand_more
The goods arrive at our warehouse and a shipping order is created for you automatically.
Sourcing
How does sourcing work? expand_more
Tell us the product, add pictures and notes, and say whether you want it branded. We find it for you.
What does it cost? expand_more
₦100,000 commitment fee, deducted from our 10% procurement fee if you proceed. Non-refundable if you don't.
Do you visit factories? expand_more
Standard sourcing is done remotely. If you want us to visit a factory in person, you cover the transport. We discuss it by email.