1. Insurance Tiers at Cargo-W69: 1%, 2%, and 3%
Cargo insurance at Cargo-W69 is an optional service tailored to client risk preferences, operating under transparent owner-confirmed tiers:
• **1% of cargo value** — for goods valued up to $20/kg (standard apparel, home goods, basic textiles, plastics);
• **2% of cargo value** — for goods valued between $20 and $50/kg (footwear, bags, small consumer electronics, auto parts);
• **3% of cargo value** — for goods valued between $50 and $100/kg (electronics, watches, smart devices, premium goods).
- •1% premium for goods valued up to $20/kg
- •2% premium for goods valued between $20 and $50/kg
- •3% premium for goods valued between $50 and $100/kg
2. High-Value Categories Requiring Insurance
While insurance is optional, commercial marketplace sellers and enterprise importers consistently insure high-liquidity stock.
Insurance is critical for consumer tech, authenticated sneakers from Poizon, precision tools, and branded apparel where the loss of a single carton causes immediate cash-flow disruption.
For low-value commodities (e.g., bulk plastic fasteners), clients may occasionally waive coverage, assuming commercial risk independently.
- •High-value goods require insurance to protect working capital
- •Poizon footwear and consumer electronics should always be covered
- •Insurance coverage is registered before dispatch from Guangzhou
3. Reimbursement Procedure for In-Transit Loss
Key principle of Cargo-W69 insurance: **in the event of loss of insured cargo, we reimburse the goods value based on the confirmed purchase invoice**.
To establish value, clients provide verified purchase invoices from 1688, Taobao, or manufacturer contracts matching the buyout transaction.
Reimbursement is executed following formal investigation and verification of parcel loss along the international transit corridor.
- •Goods value reimbursement upon confirmed loss of insured cargo
- •Claims validated against official buyout purchase invoices
- •Clear contractual claims timeline for commercial clients
4. Covered Risks and Protective Packaging Requirements
Insurance covers total loss or disappearance of cargo units during international line-haul transit, accidents, and force majeure events.
For fragile goods (glassware, screens, ceramic fixtures), protective wooden crating is built at our Guangzhou warehouse.
Prohibited items, perishable foodstuffs, and misdeclared cargo categories are ineligible for coverage.
- •Covers transit loss of insured cargo along the route
- •Fragile goods receive protective wooden crating
- •Prohibited or misdeclared goods are strictly excluded
Cargo Insurance Terms at Cargo-W69
Careful preparation of fragile and high-value shipments for road transit:
Secure your inventory value before your freight departs China.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is cargo insurance mandatory?
No, insurance is entirely optional, but highly recommended for electronic goods and high-value commercial batches.
How is goods value proven for insurance claims?
Value is verified via official 1688/Taobao order screenshots, platform transaction records, or manufacturer invoices.
What should I do if a box arrives visibly damaged?
Inspect the parcel immediately upon delivery, record damages on video/photo, and compile an official inspection statement with the depot agent.