US · 7–12 days · $8.5/kg
Cheapest mainstream US line. Hand-off to USPS for last-mile. No batteries, no liquids, no aerosols. Best for shoes, apparel, soft goods.
- Weight band: 0.1–2.0 kg
- Volume divisor: 6000
- Tracking: full chain
Updated rolling · 2026
Fishgoo Shipping Lines 2026
Twelve Fishgoo shipping lines compared side-by-side: where they ship, transit speed, weight bands, per-kg cost, battery/liquid restrictions, and the haul type each is actually best for. Pick once carefully — line choice is usually 40-70% of your final shipping cost.
North America
US & Canada lines
US has the widest line menu. Canada is narrower — fewer battery-friendly options, longer transit on the cheap routes.
US · 5–9 days · $13.2/kg
Faster, government-backed line. Accepts small electronics with built-in (not removable) batteries. Best for time-sensitive hauls.
- Weight band: 0.5–20 kg
- Volume divisor: 6000
- Tracking: full chain
US · 4–7 days · $18.4/kg
Premium line for hauls that include power banks or removable lithium-ion. Most expensive US option; worth it only for battery hauls.
- Weight band: 0.5–30 kg
- Volume divisor: 5000
- Tracking: full chain
CA · 5–8 days · $19.8/kg
Battery-friendly Canada line. The default if your haul has earbuds, smartwatches, or anything with built-in cells.
- Weight band: 0.5–30 kg
- Volume divisor: 5000
- Tracking: full chain
CA · 10–16 days · $9.6/kg
Budget Canada line. No batteries, slow but stable transit. Good for clothing-only hauls willing to wait.
- Weight band: 0.1–5 kg
- Volume divisor: 6000
- Tracking: full chain
Europe
UK & EU lines
UK has a unique tax-free threshold under £135 declared — the cheat code that keeps total cost low for sub-£135 hauls. EU lines vary by VAT enforcement strictness.
UK · 8–14 days · $9.8/kg
The famous "tax-free" UK line. Stays under £135 declared, customs typically passes without VAT. Above £135, route changes and VAT applies.
- Weight band: 0.1–2 kg
- Declared cap: £135
- Restrictions: no batteries, no liquids
UK · 5–8 days · $14.6/kg
Faster UK option. VAT collected normally regardless of declared value. Best when you've already passed the £135 threshold anyway.
- Weight band: 0.5–25 kg
- Volume divisor: 5000
- Tracking: full chain
DE/EU · 6–10 days · $15.2/kg
Stable EU line with strict customs declaration. Always declare full value — undervalue disputes add 2–3 weeks. VAT collected on arrival.
- Weight band: 0.5–30 kg
- Volume divisor: 5000
- Restrictions: no batteries above 100Wh
EU · 12–18 days · $10.4/kg
Budget pan-EU line. Slower transit, occasional customs holds in France/Italy. Acceptable for non-urgent clothing-only hauls.
- Weight band: 0.5–10 kg
- Volume divisor: 6000
- Restrictions: no batteries, no leather
Oceania & Other
Australia, NZ & remaining lines
Oceania has fewer options than US/EU. The under-AUD-$1000 personal-import exemption is meaningful for Australian buyers.
AU · 12–18 days · $11.6/kg
Cheapest AU mainstream line. Slow but reliable. Best for clothing-only, non-urgent hauls under AUD $1000.
- Weight band: 0.1–2 kg
- Restrictions: no batteries
AU · 7–11 days · $16.4/kg
Faster, government-backed AU line. Built-in (non-removable) small batteries accepted. Best for time-sensitive winter hauls.
- Weight band: 0.5–20 kg
- Volume divisor: 6000
NZ · 8–13 days · $14.8/kg
Default NZ line. NZ Post last-mile. No special tax thresholds — GST collected on most orders over NZD $1000.
- Weight band: 0.5–20 kg
- Volume divisor: 6000
How to read this
Choosing the right line in 3 questions
Skip the line-comparison anxiety with this short heuristic. Most buyers over-think line choice; the answer is usually obvious once you frame it correctly.
1. Does your haul contain batteries?
If yes, your menu collapses to the "Battery-OK" lines (UPS variants, EMS for built-in cells). If no, you have the full menu — start with the cheapest option for your destination.
2. Soft goods or structured items?
Soft goods (apparel, fabric bags) compress — volumetric weight rarely binds. Structured items (shoe boxes, hard-shell bags) push volumetric weight up — remove unnecessary packaging at the warehouse.
3. Do you need it under a tax threshold?
UK £135 tax-free, AU AUD $1000 GST-free, CA CAD $40 duty-free. These thresholds change line economics dramatically — declare honestly but plan haul value around them.
Real bills, not theoretical math
Five real Fishgoo shipping invoices from US, UK, DE, AU, CA buyers — actual weight, actual volumetric weight, actual paid amount, actual transit time. Use them to calibrate your own estimate before checkout.