Xianyu (闲鱼) to Malaysia: 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 Malaysia — 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 Malaysia
| 2 kg | ¥20–¥35 · RM12.15–RM21.27 · Economy sea |
|---|---|
| 5 kg | ¥20–¥35 · RM12.15–RM21.27 · Economy sea |
Editorial estimate, checked 2026-11-13. Full Malaysia rate table
Malaysia: rules to know before you buy
Low-value goods (RM500 or less): 10% sales tax collected by registered sellers since 2024-01-01. Above RM500: import duty and sales tax assessed at the border.
- 10% sales tax on low-value goods (RM500 or less) has applied since 2024-01-01 and is collected by registered sellers.
- Halal and veterinary rules restrict meat products; some cosmetics need notification.
- Drones, walkie-talkies and radio equipment may need SIRIM/MCMC approval.
Never send to the warehouse
power bank, sunscreen spray, perfume, beef jerky, fresh fruit, seeds — check any item.
Source: Royal Malaysian Customs Department — MySST portal (Sales Tax on Low Value Goods) · checked 2026-11-13
FAQ
Can I use a forwarder for Xianyu orders to Malaysia?
Yes. Ship each Xianyu order to your forwarder’s China warehouse with your identification code, then consolidate and send one parcel to Malaysia. 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 Malaysia cost?
Our editorial estimate for 2 kg is ¥20–¥35 (RM12.15–RM21.27) by Economy sea; 5 kg is about ¥20–¥35. Confirm in your forwarder’s app.
What tax applies in Malaysia?
Low-value goods (RM500 or less): 10% sales tax collected by registered sellers since 2024-01-01. Above RM500: import duty and sales tax assessed at the border.