Get Parcel Weight Right & Avoid Underdeclaration for Baucar Buku Guru Madani 2025 shipment

To ensure transparent and fair courier charges, it is essential to understand how parcel weight is measured and how to declare it accurately.

 

1. How Courier Charges Work

  • Actual Weight: Weight on a digital scale (kg).
  • Volumetric Weight: (Length x Width x Height in cm) ÷ 5000.
  • Courier charges by whichever is higher.

 

2. Why Accurate Declarations Matter

  • Avoid billing disputes or delivery delays.
  • Prevent additional surcharges.
  • Maintain merchant credibility with Book Capital and delivery partners.

 

3. Steps to Ensure Accurate Declarations

  • Use a digital scale and measuring tape.
  • Calculate both actual and volumetric weight.
  • Update the correct weight or size in Book Capital’s product/SKU listing.
  • Record the dimensions in the product/SKU listing.

 

4. How Couriers Detect Underdeclaration

  • Parcels are weighed and measured at courier hubs.
  • Automated scanners compare declared vs actual data.
  • If underdeclared, surcharges are applied.

 

5. Consequences of Underdeclaration

  • Extra charges are passed to the merchant or Book Capital.
  • Potential disruption to customer experience.

 

6. Best Practices

  • Train staff on proper weighing and measuring.
  • Use packaging that fits items snugly to reduce volumetric weight.
  • Regularly review SKUs and update their actual size and weight in Book Capital’s product/SKU listing.

 

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