China → Taiwan: what 10 kg costs to ship
Cheapest estimate: ¥45–¥75 (NT$222–NT$369) by Economy sea · about ¥5–¥8 per kg. Above the 1 kg consolidation sweet spot.
China Shipping Cost Calculator — 9 Countries
Pick a destination, build a virtual consolidation basket or type a total weight, and compare estimated route prices in CNY and your local currency.
1 kg consolidation meter
10 kg / 1 kg1 kg reached — consolidated parcels of 1.2 kg or more are the sweet spot.
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| Route | Estimated price (CNY) | Local currency | Transit | Billed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard airEditorial estimate (not an official price) · Checked 2026-11-13 | ¥128–¥214 | NT$631–NT$1,054 | 3–6 days | 10 kg |
| Economy airEditorial estimate (not an official price) · Checked 2026-11-13 | ¥87–¥151 | NT$429–NT$744 | 5–8 days | 10 kg |
| Economy seaEditorial estimate (not an official price) · Checked 2026-11-13 | ¥45–¥75 | NT$222–NT$369 | 10–18 days | 10 kg |
Route detail for 10 kg to Taiwan
| Route | Estimated price (CNY) | Local currency | Transit | Billed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard airEditorial estimate (not an official price) · Checked 2026-11-13 | ¥128–¥214 | NT$631–NT$1,054 | 3–6 days | 10 kg |
| Economy airEditorial estimate (not an official price) · Checked 2026-11-13 | ¥87–¥151 | NT$429–NT$744 | 5–8 days | 10 kg |
| Economy seaEditorial estimate (not an official price) · Checked 2026-11-13 | ¥45–¥75 | NT$222–NT$369 | 10–18 days | 10 kg |
- Standard air · 10 kg¥13–¥21/kg · NT$631–NT$1,054 total
- Economy air · 10 kg¥9–¥15/kg · NT$429–NT$744 total
- Economy sea · 10 kg¥5–¥8/kg · NT$222–NT$369 total
Going from 5 kg to 10 kg changes the cheapest per-kg estimate from about ¥7 to ¥6 — 8% less per kg.
Taiwan rate table by weight (CNY, estimates)
| Weight | Standard air | Economy air | Economy sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kg | ¥20–¥34 | ¥15–¥25 | ¥25–¥40 |
| 2 kg | ¥32–¥54 | ¥23–¥39 | ¥25–¥40 |
| 5 kg | ¥68–¥114 | ¥47–¥81 | ¥25–¥40 |
| 10 kg | ¥128–¥214 | ¥87–¥151 | ¥45–¥75 |
| 20 kg | ¥248–¥414 | ¥167–¥291 | ¥85–¥145 |
| 50 kg | — | — | ¥205–¥355 |
Editorial estimate (not an official price) · checked 2026-11-13. Indicative planning ranges set by the ShipCostCalc editor. They are not taken from an official price list and are not live quotes. Real prices change with promotions, routes and parcel contents — always confirm the price in the forwarder's app before ordering.
Taiwan tax and restrictions
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.
Source: Ministry of Finance (Taiwan) — Regulations governing duty-free low-value imports · checked 2026-11-13
FAQ
What is the cheapest way to ship 10 kg from China to Taiwan?
In our estimates, Economy sea is cheapest at ¥45–¥75 for 10 kg (billed 10 kg), taking 10–18 days.
How long does 10 kg take to reach Taiwan?
The fastest estimated line is Standard air at about 3–6 days. Sea lines take longer but cost less per kg above their minimum weight.
Will I pay import tax 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.