Xianyu (闲鱼) to Australia: a forwarding guide
Xianyu (Goofish) is the second-hand marketplace. Every seller is an individual, so shipping to a warehouse depends on the seller agreeing and labelling the parcel correctly.
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
- Message the seller first: confirm they will ship to a warehouse address and include your code.
- Ask for photos of the shipping label before you confirm receipt.
- Pre-advise the tracking number in the forwarding app.
Step by step
- Register in your forwarding app and copy your personal China warehouse address and identification code.
- In Xianyu, add the warehouse as a new delivery address and put the code in the recipient name.
- Message the seller first: confirm they will ship to a warehouse address and include your code.
- Ask for photos of the shipping label before you confirm receipt.
- Pre-advise the tracking number in the forwarding app.
- When the parcels arrive, consolidate them into one shipment to Australia — aim for at least 1 kg.
- Pick a line, declare the real contents and value, and pay the international shipping.
Xianyu quirks
- Confirm before paying that the seller will ship to a warehouse address with your code.
- Ask for a photo of the shipping label and the item before it is sealed.
- Do not confirm receipt until the warehouse has received and checked the parcel.
Estimated cost to Australia
| 2 kg | ¥50–¥80 · A$10.98–A$17.57 · Economy sea |
|---|---|
| 5 kg | ¥50–¥80 · A$10.98–A$17.57 · Economy sea |
Editorial estimate, checked 2026-11-13. Full Australia rate table
Australia: rules to know before you buy
Up to AUD 1,000: no duty at the border, but 10% GST is normally collected at checkout by registered platforms. Above AUD 1,000: import declaration, duty (often 5%), GST and processing charges.
- Strict biosecurity: meat, egg, dairy, seeds, plants, untreated wood, bamboo and straw items may be inspected, treated at your cost or destroyed.
- GST (10%) on goods up to AUD 1,000 is usually collected at checkout by registered platforms; above AUD 1,000 an import declaration, duty and GST apply.
- Declare all food and plant material honestly — undeclared biosecurity items can attract penalties.
Stricter in Australia
- yellow snacks, candy, tea — Australia: all food must be declared; items with meat, egg, dairy or seeds will be seized.
- red mooncake, luosifen, instant noodles — Australia: biosecurity seizes products containing meat, egg or dairy, and packs with seasoning sachets are usually refused.
- yellow wooden furniture, bamboo steamer, rattan chair — Australia: wood, bamboo, straw and rattan may be inspected and fumigated at your cost; untreated items can be destroyed.
- red cat food, pet treats — Australia: pet food containing animal products needs an import permit and is usually seized.
Never send to the warehouse
power bank, sunscreen spray, perfume, beef jerky, fresh fruit, seeds — check any item.
Source: Australian Taxation Office — GST on low value imported goods · checked 2026-11-13
FAQ
Can I use a forwarder for Xianyu orders to Australia?
Yes. Ship each Xianyu order to your forwarder’s China warehouse with your identification code, then consolidate and send one parcel to Australia. Confirm before paying that the seller will ship to a warehouse address with your code.
How much does a 2 kg parcel from Xianyu to Australia cost?
Our editorial estimate for 2 kg is ¥50–¥80 (A$10.98–A$17.57) by Economy sea; 5 kg is about ¥50–¥80. Confirm in your forwarder’s app.
What tax applies in Australia?
Up to AUD 1,000: no duty at the border, but 10% GST is normally collected at checkout by registered platforms. Above AUD 1,000: import declaration, duty (often 5%), GST and processing charges.