Xianyu (闲鱼) to Singapore: 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 Singapore — 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 Singapore
| 2 kg | ¥25–¥40 · S$4.81–S$7.69 · Economy sea |
|---|---|
| 5 kg | ¥25–¥40 · S$4.81–S$7.69 · Economy sea |
Editorial estimate, checked 2026-11-13. Full Singapore rate table
Singapore: rules to know before you buy
Low-value goods up to SGD 400: 9% GST is charged by GST-registered overseas sellers/platforms. Above SGD 400 (air): GST is payable at import. Customs duty applies only to liquor, tobacco, motor vehicles and petroleum.
- GST (9%) applies to low-value goods up to SGD 400 through registered sellers; goods imported by air above SGD 400 are taxed at import.
- E-cigarettes and vapes are prohibited; chewing gum (except dental/medicated) is restricted.
- Large furniture often goes by sea — check cubic (CBM) pricing and delivery-to-HDB rules.
Stricter in Singapore
- yellow beef jerky, sausage, braised duck neck — Singapore: some shelf-stable processed meat is allowed with SFA conditions, but most lines still refuse it.
Never send to the warehouse
power bank, sunscreen spray, perfume, beef jerky, fresh fruit, seeds — check any item.
Source: Singapore Customs — GST on Low-Value Goods · checked 2026-11-13
FAQ
Can I use a forwarder for Xianyu orders to Singapore?
Yes. Ship each Xianyu order to your forwarder’s China warehouse with your identification code, then consolidate and send one parcel to Singapore. 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 Singapore cost?
Our editorial estimate for 2 kg is ¥25–¥40 (S$4.81–S$7.69) by Economy sea; 5 kg is about ¥25–¥40. Confirm in your forwarder’s app.
What tax applies in Singapore?
Low-value goods up to SGD 400: 9% GST is charged by GST-registered overseas sellers/platforms. Above SGD 400 (air): GST is payable at import. Customs duty applies only to liquor, tobacco, motor vehicles and petroleum.