A Comprehensive Guide to Shipping Large Furniture from the Chinese Mainland to Taiwan: Process, Costs and Precautions
When decorating a new house or changing furniture, many Taiwanese friends are fond of the rich and diverse large furniture with high cost performance from the Chinese mainland. However, large furniture is bulky and heavy, making it difficult to transport from the Chinese mainland to Taiwan. Consolidated shipping has thus become a convenient and cost-effective option. This article will provide a detailed introduction to the specific process, cost structure, and precautions for shipping large furniture from the Chinese mainland to Taiwan, helping you handle furniture transportation with ease.
Classification of large furniture
- Living room furnitureSofa (three-seater, L-shaped, combination style), coffee table, TV cabinet, living room storage cabinet, etc.
- Bedroom furnitureDouble bed, wardrobe (single door, double door, sliding door), dressing table, etc.
- Restaurant furnitureLarge dining tables (rectangular, round), sideboards, etc.
- Study furnitureLarge desks (including corner models), bookcases (single sets, multi-set combinations), etc.
- Other functional furnitureEntrance cabinets, wardrobe sets for walk-in closets, large storage racks, display cabinets, etc.By material
- Wooden furnitureSolid wood, panel and solid wood veneer furniture should be protected from moisture and impact.
- Metal furnitureFurniture made of steel and aluminum alloy needs to be rust-proof and scratch-proof.
- Fabric furnitureFurniture filled with fabric such as sponge needs to be moisture-proof, stain-proof and puncture-proof.
- Leather furnitureFor genuine leather and faux leather furniture, it is necessary to prevent scratches and moisture.
- Glass furnitureFurniture mainly made of glass with other frames is fragile and requires special packaging to prevent collision.
- Rattan/bamboo furnitureFurniture made of rattan and bamboo is vulnerable to compression and needs to be protected from deformation.
Preparations before the consolidation and transportation of large furniture
Before initiating the consolidated shipping process, making adequate preparations can avoid many subsequent troubles. The following preparations are indispensable.
Taojiyun Taiwan Dedicated Line hasFormal cross-border transportation qualificationsIt has a transportation license registered with the customs, cooperation qualifications with local logistics in Taiwan, etc., and the procedures are legal and compliant. Meanwhile, there isSpecialized services for transporting large furnitureTaojiyun Platform — Taojiyun Taiwan Dedicated Line is familiar with furniture packaging standards (such as the disassembly and packaging of detachable furniture, shockproof treatment of glass furniture, etc.) and has mature experience in dealing with issues such as bumps and knocks during transportation and customs clearance inspections, which can minimize transportation risks to the greatest extent.
The specific process of large-scale furniture consolidation and transportation
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1.Consolidated shipping process
1️ ️ Step 1: download and register Taojiyun TW version

2️ ️ Step 2: fill in the consolidated warehouse address when placing the order

3️ ️ Step 3: Wait for all packages to arrive 4️ ️ Step 4: apply for packing & Pay the freight

5️ ️ Step 5: Taiwan customs clearance & Received the goods
