Track your China Post package
Enter a tracking number to continue to the official China Post tracking service.
Example: RR123456789CNChina Post tracking helps you check the most recent shipment scan, route progress and delivery stage. This independent PostIndex guide explains common tracking-number formats, frequent status messages and practical steps to take when a package is delayed or a number is not recognised.
China Post is the national postal operator of China and handles letters, registered mail, parcels and international postal shipments. Express items may be processed through China Postal Express & Logistics and its EMS tracking system.
How to track a China Post package
- Find the tracking number in the shipment email, receipt, label or store order page.
- Copy all letters and digits exactly as shown.
- Enter the number above and select Track CHINA POST.
- Review the latest scan, location and available delivery estimate.
China Post tracking number formats
Formats can vary by service and shipment type. Use the sender’s confirmation and the barcode label as the primary reference.
| Service or format | Example | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Mail | RR123456789CN | Two letters, nine digits and CN suffix |
| EMS | EE123456789CN | Express Mail item ending in CN |
| Air Parcel | CP123456789CN | Parcel number commonly beginning with C |
| ePacket | LZ123456789CN | Lightweight cross-border postal item |
Where can I find my China Post tracking number?
The sender or online store normally supplies the tracking ID. Check the dispatch email, order details, receipt or shipping label. If it is missing, ask the sender because the carrier may be unable to locate a consumer shipment without a valid identifier.
China Post tracking statuses explained
Shipment information was submitted, but the carrier may not yet have the physical parcel.
The package entered the carrier network and received an initial scan.
The shipment is moving between facilities or transport hubs.
An international shipment is undergoing import or export procedures.
The parcel is assigned to the final delivery route.
The driver could not complete delivery and may leave further instructions.
An operational issue may affect the planned delivery date.
The carrier recorded delivery to the recipient or an authorised location.
Why is China Post tracking not updating?
Tracking can pause while the parcel waits for export transport, travels between countries, clears customs or is transferred to the destination postal operator. Economy services may have fewer scans than EMS or registered mail.
- Check the number for omitted or incorrect characters.
- Allow time after label creation for the first physical scan.
- Check whether a local delivery partner received a second tracking number.
- Contact the sender if the delivery estimate passes without progress.
China Post international tracking
International postal numbers commonly follow the UPU-style format of two letters, nine digits and the CN suffix. After arrival, the destination country’s postal operator may provide additional scans or use the same identifier for final delivery.
China Post delivery times
Transit time depends on the purchased service, origin, destination, customs processing and local conditions. Use the live carrier estimate as the most relevant indication; general delivery ranges are not guarantees.
China Post tracking FAQ
Why is my tracking number not found?
The label may be new, the number may contain an error, or the shipment may use another carrier or service. Recheck it and allow time for the first scan.
Can I track a package without a tracking number?
Usually a tracking number, reference or delivery notice is required. Contact the sender or retailer if it was not provided.
What should I do if tracking says delivered but the package is missing?
Check safe places, reception areas, neighbours and other household members. Then contact the seller or carrier promptly if it cannot be located.
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