Xianyu (闲鱼) to Japan: 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 Japan — 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 Japan
| 2 kg | ¥39–¥61 · JP¥932–JP¥1,458 · Economy air |
|---|---|
| 5 kg | ¥40–¥60 · JP¥956–JP¥1,434 · Economy sea |
Editorial estimate, checked 2026-11-13. Full Japan rate table
Japan: rules to know before you buy
Parcels with a total taxable value of ¥10,000 or less are generally exempt from duty and consumption tax (for personal imports the taxable value is about 60% of the retail price). Leather goods, knitwear and some others are excluded.
- Parcels with a taxable value of ¥10,000 or less are generally exempt from duty and consumption tax (some items such as leather goods and knitwear excluded).
- Meat products (including jerky and meat-flavoured instant food) are refused by animal quarantine.
- Cosmetics and medicines for personal use are limited by quantity.
Stricter in Japan
- red mooncake, luosifen, instant noodles — Japan: animal quarantine refuses meat-containing instant food and sauces.
Never send to the warehouse
power bank, sunscreen spray, perfume, beef jerky, fresh fruit, seeds — check any item.
Source: Japan Customs — 1006 Duty exemption for goods at a total customs value of 10,000 yen or less · checked 2026-11-13
FAQ
Can I use a forwarder for Xianyu orders to Japan?
Yes. Ship each Xianyu order to your forwarder’s China warehouse with your identification code, then consolidate and send one parcel to Japan. 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 Japan cost?
Our editorial estimate for 2 kg is ¥39–¥61 (JP¥932–JP¥1,458) by Economy air; 5 kg is about ¥40–¥60. Confirm in your forwarder’s app.
What tax applies in Japan?
Parcels with a total taxable value of ¥10,000 or less are generally exempt from duty and consumption tax (for personal imports the taxable value is about 60% of the retail price). Leather goods, knitwear and some others are excluded.