1688 (1688) to Taiwan: a forwarding guide
1688 is Alibaba’s wholesale marketplace. Prices are factory-level, but many listings have minimum order quantities and domestic freight is charged separately.
Forwarding Warehouse Address Checker
Paste the warehouse address you are about to save on Pinduoduo, 1688, Xianyu, Taobao or JD. We check the identification code, phone number and region, then give you a pre-advice checklist.
No warehouse address yet? Register in the forwarder’s app first — it generates your personal code and address.
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Pre-advice checklist
- Ask the supplier to ship by a courier that delivers to the warehouse (not freight/logistics pickup).
- Copy the tracking number from the 1688 order and pre-advise it with item names.
- For multiple suppliers, pre-advise every parcel before consolidating.
Step by step
- Register in your forwarding app and copy your personal China warehouse address and identification code.
- In 1688, add the warehouse as a new delivery address and put the code in the recipient name.
- Ask the supplier to ship by a courier that delivers to the warehouse (not freight/logistics pickup).
- Copy the tracking number from the 1688 order and pre-advise it with item names.
- For multiple suppliers, pre-advise every parcel before consolidating.
- When the parcels arrive, consolidate them into one shipment to Taiwan — aim for at least 1 kg.
- Pick a line, declare the real contents and value, and pay the international shipping.
1688 quirks
- Check the minimum order quantity (起批量) before adding to cart.
- Ask the supplier to use an express courier (快递) rather than freight logistics (物流), which may not deliver to the warehouse door.
- Domestic shipping is quoted per supplier — combine items from one supplier where you can.
Estimated cost to Taiwan
| 2 kg | ¥23–¥39 · NT$113–NT$192 · Economy air |
|---|---|
| 5 kg | ¥25–¥40 · NT$123–NT$197 · Economy sea |
Editorial estimate, checked 2026-11-13. Full Taiwan rate table
Taiwan: rules to know before you buy
Postal/low-value imports with a customs value up to NT$2,000 are generally exempt from duty, commodity tax and business tax (limited to six times per six months). Above NT$2,000 the whole value is taxed.
- Low-value imports with a customs value up to NT$2,000 are generally exempt from duty and business tax (frequency limits apply).
- Meat products from mainland China (including meat-flavoured snacks) are prohibited because of animal disease controls; fines are heavy.
- Cosmetics, medicines and radio devices are limited by quantity or need permits.
Stricter in Taiwan
- red mooncake, luosifen, instant noodles — Taiwan: meat-containing products from mainland China are prohibited and fines are heavy.
- red cat food, pet treats — Taiwan: meat-based pet food from mainland China is prohibited.
Never send to the warehouse
power bank, sunscreen spray, perfume, beef jerky, fresh fruit, seeds — check any item.
Source: Ministry of Finance (Taiwan) — Regulations governing duty-free low-value imports · checked 2026-11-13
FAQ
Can I use a forwarder for 1688 orders to Taiwan?
Yes. Ship each 1688 order to your forwarder’s China warehouse with your identification code, then consolidate and send one parcel to Taiwan. Check the minimum order quantity (起批量) before adding to cart.
How much does a 2 kg parcel from 1688 to Taiwan cost?
Our editorial estimate for 2 kg is ¥23–¥39 (NT$113–NT$192) by Economy air; 5 kg is about ¥25–¥40. Confirm in your forwarder’s app.
What tax applies in Taiwan?
Postal/low-value imports with a customs value up to NT$2,000 are generally exempt from duty, commodity tax and business tax (limited to six times per six months). Above NT$2,000 the whole value is taxed.