Taiwan's guide to buying Mainland Cosmetics: Taobao, Consolidated Shipping, and Direct Shipping to Taiwan process

​Mainland makeup products have become a popular category among Taiwanese consumers thanks to their high cost-effectiveness, formulas suitable for Asian skin types, and constantly innovative designs. Whether it's Perfect Diary's eyeshadow palette, Hua Xi Zi's carved lipstick, or Winona's sensitive skin care series, they have all made many Taiwanese compatriots try every possible way to get them.

But How can I buy makeup products from the Chinese mainland when I'm in Taiwan? Will the container shipping be troublesome? How to ensure authenticity? It becomes a common question. In fact, through Taojiyun, all these problems can be easily solved, allowing cosmetics from the Chinese mainland to be delivered directly to people's homes in Taiwan. ​

Why do people in Taiwan choose Taojiyun to buy cosmetics from the Chinese mainland?Most of the makeup brands on the Chinese mainland are sold through e-commerce platforms. However, Taiwanese consumers face two major challenges when purchasing directly: first, some platforms do not support delivery to Taiwan; second, personal mailing not only incurs high shipping costs but may also be delayed due to customs clearance issues. As a professional cross-strait consolidated shipping service, Taojiyun precisely addresses these pain points: it supports full-platform procurement and guarantees genuine products

Whether it's Tmall, JD.com or Xiaohongshu Mall, as long as the makeup products are sold on the official platforms in the Chinese mainland, they can all be consolidated and transported through Taojiyun. Users only need to fill in the address of Taojiyun's mainland consolidation warehouse when purchasing. After the merchant ships the goods, the packages will first be consolidated in the warehouse to ensure the source is legitimate and avoid multiple price hikes by purchasing agents or buying counterfeit goods. The shipping cost is transparent, saving over 30% compared to personal mailing

Cosmetics are light and small items. Taojiyun integrates logistics resources in bulk, and the freight is calculated based on weight or volume. Moreover, it often offers multi-item consolidation discounts. For instance, if 3 to 5 pieces of cosmetics are combined and packed together, the shipping cost can be saved by nearly half compared to sending them separately. This is highly cost-effective for consumers who want to stock up. ​

Professional customs clearance to avoid the risk of being detainedCosmetics involve ingredients such as liquids and creams, and must comply with the regulations of Taiwan customs during customs clearance. Taojiyun is familiar with the customs clearance policies across the Taiwan Strait. It will remind users in advance to avoid purchasing excessive liquids (for example, a single bottle exceeding 100ml needs to be declared separately), and assist in completing the declaration procedures. Over 95% of the packages can be cleared smoothly within 1-3 working days. ​

When people buy mainland cosmetics in Taiwan, the steps of Taobao, consolidated shipping and consolidated shipping (super simple 5 steps)

1. To download and register the Taojiyun TW version, search for Taojiyun in the APP store, download the Taiwan-specific APP, register an account with your mobile phone number or email, and complete the delivery address (your home address in Taiwan). Select mainland makeup products and fill in the address of the consolidated shipping warehouse.

2. Open platforms such as Tmall and JD.com, select the makeup products you like (such as Zhiyouquan Primer, Kolachi Lip Gloss), and fill in the address of the consolidated shipping warehouse in the mainland provided by Taojiyun when settling the payment (the address can be directly copied within the APP).

3. Wait for the package to be warehoused and verify the information. After the merchant ships the goods, the logistics information will be synchronized to the Taojiyun APP. Once the package arrives at the consolidation warehouse, the system will automatically remind you of Package Warehoused. Users can then check whether the quantity and specifications of the goods are correct.

4. Apply for packaging and pay the shipping fee. After all the makeup packages have arrived, click Apply for Packaging in the APP, select the packaging method (such as anti-pressure bubble wrap), and the system will calculate the shipping fee in real time. It supports payment in New Taiwan dollars. After payment, the warehouse will complete the packaging within 24 hours.

5. After customs clearance, the package will be delivered. Once the package is dispatched from the mainland consolidation warehouse, Taojiyun will track the customs clearance progress. After customs clearance, it will be delivered by local logistics in Taiwan (such as Black Cat Express).

You can check the logistics trajectory throughout the process in the APP.

Generally, it will take 5 to 7 days to receive the package.

Taiwan's must-know for purchasing mainland Chinese cosmetics: Taojiyun's guide to avoiding pitfalls. Avoid prohibited items: Due to air transportation restrictions, Taojiyun cannot carry aerosol cosmetics (such as hair spray, spray isolation).

Before purchasing, you can check the Prohibited List in the APP.

Please note the capacity limit: Liquid cosmetics with a single bottle exceeding 100ml need to be declared separately. It is recommended to purchase more small-capacity sets to avoid customs clearance delays.

Merging and packing is more cost-effective: For multiple cosmetic items, it is recommended to merge and pack. The warehouse will remove the excess packaging to reduce weight and reinforce it with bubble wrap to prevent damage during transportation.