Xianyu (闲鱼) to Taiwan: 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 Taiwan — 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 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 Xianyu orders to Taiwan?
Yes. Ship each Xianyu order to your forwarder’s China warehouse with your identification code, then consolidate and send one parcel to Taiwan. 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 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.