Xianyu (闲鱼) to United States: 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 United States — 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 United States
| 2 kg | ¥60–¥95 · US$8.98–US$14.21 · Economy sea |
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| 5 kg | ¥60–¥95 · US$8.98–US$14.21 · Economy sea |
Editorial estimate, checked 2026-11-13. Full United States rate table
United States: rules to know before you buy
No de minimis: duty-free treatment for low-value parcels was suspended for all countries from 2025-08-29. Duties depend on the product's HTS code and current tariffs on Chinese-origin goods.
- Duty-free de minimis entry was suspended for all countries on 2025-08-29 — expect duties on every parcel unless you use a duties-prepaid (tax-included) line.
- Meat, egg and many dairy products are refused by USDA/CBP; seasonings containing meat extract are commonly seized.
- Declare a truthful item description and value; vague names like “gift” delay clearance.
Never send to the warehouse
power bank, sunscreen spray, perfume, beef jerky, fresh fruit, seeds — check any item.
Source: U.S. CBP — Executive Order 14324 de minimis suspension (Federal Register 2025-16802) · checked 2026-11-13
FAQ
Can I use a forwarder for Xianyu orders to United States?
Yes. Ship each Xianyu order to your forwarder’s China warehouse with your identification code, then consolidate and send one parcel to United States. 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 United States cost?
Our editorial estimate for 2 kg is ¥60–¥95 (US$8.98–US$14.21) by Economy sea; 5 kg is about ¥60–¥95. Confirm in your forwarder’s app.
What tax applies in United States?
No de minimis: duty-free treatment for low-value parcels was suspended for all countries from 2025-08-29. Duties depend on the product's HTS code and current tariffs on Chinese-origin goods.