Optimizing International Shipping

At Kansawala, we have loyal supporters globally, and over the years, we've built a robust customer base in 20-30 countries. As we guide them on their journey with traditional products, a common issue we address is optimizing shipping costs.

We're committed to streamlining the process of acquiring these cherished traditional items, ensuring a hassle-free experience. Please understand that at Kansawala, we collaborate with DHL for international shipments, and our shipping costs are determined by the actual expenses involved. It's important to provide a brief explanation of how these costs are calculated for everyone's understanding.

Product Weight Vs Shipping Weight

We strive to provide accurate product weights on our respective product pages to give you a clear understanding of their size and weight. When it comes to shipping, carriers consider either the actual product weight or the shipping weight, whichever is higher. Shipping weight includes the volumetric weight of the product and its packaging.

Certain product categories may have lighter actual weights but require robust packaging to ensure they remain intact during transit. This inevitably increases the shipping weight and subsequently, the shipping costs.

To optimize shipping expenses, at Kansawala, drawing from our extensive packaging expertise, we consolidate products effectively to minimize the risk of damage and reduce individual shipping costs for our customers

We calculate the required number of boxes based on the updated shipping weights provided on our website, streamlining the process to accurately identify the necessary boxes for shipping. These weights correspond to our shipping rate slabs of approximately 5 kg, 10 kg, and 20 kg per box. This ensures efficient and straightforward shipping logistics for our customers.

While we take numerous precautions to ensure optimal costs without compromising product safety, here are a few suggestions for you to consider when placing an order on our website or any other online platform.

Here are revised recommendations for international buyers:

Optimize Shipping Costs: Combine multiple products in your cart to optimize shipping costs. Shipping individual items tends to increase shipping costs significantly, sometimes exceeding the value of the product itself.

Minimize Breakable Items: Many metal products are delicate and may lead to higher shipping expenses. It's advisable to minimize the quantity of fragile items to achieve more cost-effective shipping solutions..

Diversify Product Mix: Include a variety of product sizes and types, including some higher-value items. This diversity helps in achieving better shipping cost optimization.

Include Accessories: Add lightweight accessories such as kitchen or neem wood items and decor products. These items have minimal impact on shipping weight and can often be packed without increasing shipping costs, contributing to overall savings.

Review Your Cart: Before finalizing your order, review your cart and check the estimated shipping costs. Adjust your cart as needed to optimize shipping charges effectively.

These recommendations aim to provide international buyers with practical guidance to acquire our cultural treasures affordably across borders.