[watchdogtimer]

The article mentions E-packet rates apply to packages less than 36" in length and less than 2 kg (4.4 lbs). What are the rates like for packages that exceed these dimensions? Are US-based e-commerce sellers any safer if they sell larger items?

[pashky]

From my experience it's indeed that once thing is bigger/heavier than this (or fragile and must be packed to exceed those dimensions), shipping rate in aliexpress shops quickly hikes to $20-$80 thus making local options a much better value.