Guide to Purchasing Xiaohongshu Products in New Taiwan Dollars: Taojiyun's consolidated shipping process, Costs and Customs Clearance Tips to Taiwan
On Xiaohongshu, one can always find many favorite products. However, for Taiwanese users, purchasing them with New Taiwan dollars and having them consolidated and shipped home are two major challenges. All these problems can be easily solved when shopping with Taojiyun. Below, we will provide a detailed introduction to the complete process of purchasing Xiaohongshu products with New Taiwan dollars and shipping them to Taiwan through Taojiyun, including payment methods, consolidation steps, freight calculation, and other matters needing attention.
I. The method of purchasing Xiaohongshu Products with New Taiwan Dollars
There are mainly two convenient ways to purchase goods with New Taiwan dollars on Xiaohongshu.
One option is to rely on a third-party payment platform that supports settlement in New Taiwan dollars. Xiaohongshu itself supports multiple payment methods. When you select a payment method on the settlement page, some third-party payment channels will offer the option of paying in New Taiwan dollars. During the payment process, the system will automatically convert the product price into New Taiwan dollars based on the real-time exchange rate for deduction. The entire process is convenient and fast, and there is no need to calculate the exchange rate manually.
Another option is to make the payment through a local bank credit card in Taiwan. Many bank credit cards in Taiwan support international online payment. When settling accounts on Xiaohongshu, select credit card payment and enter the relevant credit card information as prompted. The bank will record the consumption amount in New Taiwan dollars on the bill. You just need to repay the bill amount in New Taiwan Dollars.
In addition, the Taojiyun app supports multi-platform purchasing agents such as Xiaohongshu, Taobao, and Pinduoduo, eliminating the trouble of binding cards and finding payment agents.
Ii. Detailed Process of Taojiyun's consolidated shipping to Taiwan
(1) Obtain the address of Taojiyun's warehouse
First of all, you need to register an account on the Taojiyun official website or APP. After successful registration, enter the homepage and find Warehouse address Here, the addresses of Taojiyun's consolidated shipping warehouses in the Chinese mainland will be displayed, including detailed recipient information, contact phone numbers and warehouse codes.
(2) Place an order on Xiaohongshu and fill in the warehouse address
After selecting the product on Xiaohongshu, enter the order page. When filling in the delivery address, directly enter the address of the Taojiyun warehouse you obtained. When filling in, please pay attention to accurately entering the warehouse code. Only in this way can you ensure that the goods are accurately entered into your dedicated package warehouse.
(3) Goods warehousing and submission of consolidated shipping orders
After the Xiaohongshu merchant ships the goods, they will be sent to the Taojiyun warehouse. After the warehouse receives the goods, it will conduct an inbound scan within 1-2 working days and update the product information in your Taojiyun account, including product images, weight, size, etc. You can log in to your account to check if the product is intact. If there are any problems, you can contact customer service in time for handling.
After confirming that the goods are correct, select the goods that need consolidated shipping in the account and click Submit consolidated shipping orders . When submitting an order, you need to fill in the delivery address in Taiwan, including detailed street, house number, contact phone number, etc. Make sure the address is accurate to avoid affecting subsequent delivery.
(4) Pay the freight and wait for the goods to be received
After submitting the order, the system will automatically calculate the shipping fee based on the weight and volume of the goods as well as the mode of transportation you choose. Taojiyun offers two main transportation methods: sea freight and air freight. You can choose according to your own needs. Sea freight prices are relatively low, but the delivery time is longer, usually taking 7 to 15 days. Air freight is slightly more expensive, but it is fast, usually arriving within 3 to 7 days.
After paying the shipping fee, Taojiyun will pack the goods and then arrange for transportation. You can track the logistics information in real time in your account, understand the transportation status of the goods, and wait for the goods to be delivered to the delivery address in Taiwan.
Iii. Calculation of Shipping Costs to Taiwan by Taojiyun
The cost of consolidated shipping to Taiwan by Taojiyun is mainly determined by the weight or volume of the goods and the mode of transportation.
In addition, some value-added service fees may also be charged, such as special packaging fees, insurance premiums, etc. If you need to reinforce the packaging of the goods to prevent damage during transportation, you will have to pay a certain packaging fee. If you are worried about the loss or damage of your goods during transportation, you can purchase insurance.
Iv. Clear the matters of concern
(1) Product compliance
Taiwan's customs has clear regulations on imported goods. Some sensitive items such as flammable and explosive materials, controlled knives, certain cosmetics and foods are prohibited from being imported. When purchasing products on Xiaohongshu, it is essential to understand the relevant regulations of Taiwan's customs in advance to avoid buying prohibited items. Otherwise, the goods may be detained during customs clearance, causing unnecessary losses.
For cosmetics and food that are allowed to be imported, it is necessary to pay attention to checking the ingredients and shelf life of the goods. Cosmetics must ensure that they do not contain any ingredients prohibited in Taiwan. Food should be within its shelf life, well-packaged, and have clear ingredient descriptions and production information.
(2) The declared information is accurate
When submitting a consolidated shipping order, it is necessary to accurately fill in the declaration information of the goods, including the name, quantity, value, etc. of the goods. The declared value should be filled in truthfully. If the declared value differs significantly from the actual value of the goods, it may arouse the suspicion of the customs and cause delays in customs clearance. At the same time, the name of the product should be specific and clear, avoiding the use of vague words such as ; Groceries “ Daily necessities Wait.
(3) Customs clearance time
The customs clearance time is generally 1 to 3 working days. However, during some special periods, such as holidays and peak customs inspection periods, the customs clearance time may be extended. Therefore, when arranging consolidated shipping, it is best to reserve a certain amount of customs clearance time to avoid affecting the usage plan of the goods.
V. Summary
It's actually not complicated to purchase Xiaohongshu products with New Taiwan dollars and have them shipped to Taiwan through Taojiyun. As long as you master the method of paying in New Taiwan dollars, follow the consolidation process of Taojiyun, understand the cost calculation and matters of concern clearly, you can easily consolidate and ship your favorite goods from the Chinese mainland to Taiwan. I hope this guide can be of help to those in need and make shopping on Xiaohongshu more convenient and smooth for everyone.
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