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Give customers a branded tracking page for China EMS ePacket shipments, with clear, normalized delivery statuses throughout the journey.
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Give customers a branded tracking page for China EMS ePacket shipments, with clear, normalized delivery statuses throughout the journey.
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What is a China EMS ePacket Tracking Number?
A China EMS ePacket tracking number is the unique 13-character alphanumeric code that identifies a lightweight international parcel shipped through the ePacket service offered by China Post and China Postal Express & Logistics (EMS). ePacket is a collaborative service originally developed between China Post and the United States Postal Service (USPS) to provide affordable, tracked shipping for small e-commerce packages (typically under 2 kg) sent from China or Hong Kong to over 40 destination countries. The service is extremely popular with sellers on platforms such as AliExpress, eBay, and Wish, as it balances cost with reliable tracking visibility.
If you purchased a product online from a Chinese seller who used ePacket, the tracking number will appear in your order confirmation or shipping notification email. On marketplaces like AliExpress, the tracking number appears in your order details once the seller marks the item as shipped. The number is also printed on the barcode label on your parcel. You can track using the tracking number on China Post's official website, the destination country's postal website (e.g., USPS, Royal Mail), or on multi-carrier platforms such as 17TRACK or AfterShip.
ePacket tracking numbers follow the standard UPU format for EMS and packet services originating from China:
Customer service hotline: +86 11183 (7×24 hours), managed by China Post.
Common China EMS ePacket Tracking Statuses and Their Meanings
| Original Status | Translated Status | Description | Action Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance | The parcel has been accepted at a China Post or EMS outlet and scanned into the system on Day 1–2 of transit. | None. Your parcel is registered. | |
| Departure from outward office of exchange | The parcel has left China's international exchange office (typically in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, or Shenzhen) and is in transit to the destination country. Occurs around Day 2–3. | None. Transit time depends on the destination country. | |
| Customs clearance (Export) | The parcel is passing through Chinese export customs. Typically occurs at Day 2–4. | None from the recipient's side. | |
| Arrival at inward office of exchange | The parcel has arrived at the destination country's international mail exchange facility. Typically occurs at Day 4–10. | None. The parcel will now enter domestic transit in the destination country. | |
| Customs clearance (Import) | The parcel is being inspected by customs in the destination country. May occur at Day 10–15. | The recipient may be contacted if duties are owed or documentation is needed. | |
| In Transit (Destination) | The parcel has cleared customs and is moving through the destination country's postal network for last-mile delivery. | None. | |
| Out for Delivery | The parcel is with the local postal carrier (e.g., USPS, Royal Mail) and is being delivered today. | Be present at the delivery address. | |
| Delivered | The parcel has been successfully delivered to the recipient's address. | None. Contact China Post (+86 11183) or the destination postal service if not received. | |
| Attempted Delivery | A delivery attempt was made but could not be completed. | Follow the notice from the destination postal carrier to arrange redelivery or pickup. | |
| Returned to Sender | The parcel could not be delivered and is being or has been returned to the sender in China after the retention period (typically 30–60 days). | Contact the original seller to arrange a new shipment. |
China EMS ePacket Customer Service Channels