Guide to Consolidated Shipping of Snacks from the Chinese Mainland to Taiwan: A Comprehensive Guide to Customs Clearance, Freight, and Delivery Time for Taojiyun
For snack lovers in Taiwan, the variety of characteristic snacks from the Chinese mainland is rich and delicious, but the process of cross-border consolidation and customs clearance issues often make people hesitate. With Taojiyun, easily transport snacks to Taiwan! A detailed breakdown of the complete process of purchasing snacks from the Chinese mainland and then shipping them to Taiwan, including the types of goods that can be shipped, key points of customs clearance, calculation of shipping fees, and tips to avoid pitfalls, allowing you to easily achieve ; Snack freedom .
I. Must-Know Before Consolidation: List of Snacks that Can be Transported and Prohibited from the Chinese Mainland
(1) Snack categories that can be safely transported
- Packaged snacksSuch as biscuits, potato chips, chocolate (with a note indicating that the ingredients do not contain meat), candies, nuts (baked and sealed in packaging), etc. These snacks, due to their tight packaging and low risk of spoilage, are popular choices for consolidated shipping.
- Valuable InformationDehydrated dried goods such as dried shiitake mushrooms, dried mangoes and raisins can all pass through customs clearance as long as they are well packaged and do not contain excessive additives.
- Specialty snacksFor snacks with local characteristics such as spicy strips and bean curd, it is necessary to ensure that the packaging has a complete Chinese ingredient list and production date.
(2) Reminders for Prohibited snacks
- Snacks containing meat and egg ingredients, such as beef jerky and egg yolk pastries, are prohibited from being imported by Taiwan customs due to their involvement in animal and plant quarantine. Once discovered, they will be detained.
- Liquid snacks, such as frozen ones (containing a lot of liquid) and sauce-type snacks, are prone to leakage during transportation and have high customs clearance difficulties. It is not recommended to consolidate them for transportation.
- Snacks with a shelf life of less than three months may expire upon arrival in Taiwan due to the time required for transportation and customs clearance. Therefore, it is necessary to choose them with caution
- Before shipping snacks, please ask Taojiyun customer service if they can be consolidated
Ii. Detailed Process of Taojiyun's consolidated shipping of snacks to Taiwan
(1) Register an account and obtain the address of the consolidation warehouse
First, register an account on the Taojiyun official website or download the Taojiyun APP. Once you enter the page, you can obtain the exclusive address of the mainland consolidated shipping warehouse, including the recipient's name, phone number, warehouse code and other information.
(2) Place an order on the e-commerce platform in the Chinese mainland and fill in the address of the consolidated shipping warehouse
After selecting snacks on Chinese mainland e-commerce platforms such as Taobao and JD.com, when filling in the delivery address, directly fill in the address of the consolidated shipping warehouse of Taojiyun. At the same time, note in the order remarks; Snacks It is convenient for warehouse staff to quickly identify and handle.
(3) When snacks are warehoused, verify the information and submit the consolidated shipping order
After the merchant ships the goods, the logistics information will be synchronized to the Taojiyun system, allowing you to track the transportation status of the snacks in real time. When the snacks arrive at the consolidation warehouse, the warehouse will complete the inbound scanning within 1-2 working days and upload the photos, weight, size and other information of the snacks to your account.
You need to carefully check this information to confirm the quantity of the snacks and whether the packaging is intact. After checking for accuracy, select the snacks that need to be consolidated in the account and click Submit consolidated shipping orders And fill in the delivery address in Taiwan, including detailed street, house number, contact phone number, etc.
(4) Select the mode of transportation and pay the freight
Taojiyun offers two transportation methods for selection: sea freight and air freight.
- Maritime transportThe cost is relatively low, making it suitable for transporting large volumes of snacks with low time requirements. Generally, it can reach Taiwan within 7 to 15 days.
- Air transportIt is fast and suitable for a small amount of urgently needed snacks. Usually, it can be delivered within 3 to 7 days, but the cost is relatively high.
After choosing the transportation method based on your own needs, the system will automatically calculate the shipping cost according to the weight and volume of the snacks. You can pay the shipping cost through Alipay, wechat and other methods.
(V) Wait for customs clearance and delivery
After paying the shipping fee, Taojiyun will pack the snacks and then arrange for transportation. During the transportation process, you can check the customs clearance progress and logistics information in real time in your Taojiyun account. After customs clearance is completed, the snacks will be delivered by a local logistics company in Taiwan. You just need to wait for your receipt.
Iii. Calculation Method for the Cost of Taojiyun's consolidated transportation of Snacks
The cost of organizing and shipping snacks mainly depends on the weight or volume of the snacks. The specific rules are as follows:
- When the actual weight of the snack is greater than its volumetric weight, the charge is based on the actual weight. The calculation formula is: Freight = Actual weight (kg) × The unit price corresponding to the mode of transportation (yuan /kg).
- When the volumetric weight of a snack is greater than its actual weight, the charge is based on the volumetric weight. Volumetric weight (kg) = length (cm) × Width (cm) × Height (cm) ÷ 6000, freight = volumetric weight (kg) × The unit price corresponding to the mode of transportation (yuan /kg).
For instance, if the actual weight of a box of snacks is 5 kilograms and the length, width and height after packaging are 40cm, 30cm and 20cm respectively, then the volumetric weight = 40× 30× 20÷ 6000=4kg. At this point, the freight is calculated based on the actual weight of 5kg. If sea transportation is chosen and the unit price of sea transportation is 15 yuan per kilogram, then the freight cost is 5. 15=75 yuan.
In addition, Taojiyun also offers a valuation service. If you are concerned about the loss or damage of snacks during transportation, you can purchase a valuation service. The valuation fee is 0.5% to 1% of the value of the snacks. In case of an accident, compensation can be made according to the valuation amount.
Iv. Clear the matters of concern
(1) Truthfully report information about snacks
When submitting a consolidated shipping order, the name, quantity, value and other information of the snacks must be filled in truthfully. False or concealed reporting is strictly prohibited. If the declared information does not match the actual situation, it may lead to delays in customs clearance or even detention by the customs.
(2) Prepare relevant supporting documents
Some special snacks may require the provision of relevant supporting documents, such as inspection and quarantine certificates for imported food. When buying snacks, it's best to ask the merchant for these materials so that they can be used during customs clearance.
(3) Understand Taiwan's import tax and fee policies
According to the relevant regulations of Taiwan, the tariff rate for imported snacks is generally between 5% and 10%, and the specific rate varies depending on the type of snack. When the declared value of snacks exceeds a certain amount (usually NT $3,000), customs duties need to be paid. Taojiyun offers tax-inclusive services. You can choose this service to avoid paying additional taxes during customs clearance.
V. Tips for Avoiding Pitfalls
- Try to choose well-known and reputable snack brands from the Chinese mainland. These brands have standardized packaging, clear ingredient labeling, and a high customs clearance pass rate.
- When placing an order, pay attention to checking the production date and shelf life of the snacks to ensure that they are still within the shelf life after arriving in Taiwan.
- Do not consolidate and ship too many snacks at one time to avoid high tariffs due to excessive declared value. You can consolidate and ship them in batches instead.
- Keep all screenshots of orders, logistics information and payment vouchers well so that you can protect your rights in time when problems arise.
By shipping snacks from the Chinese mainland to Taiwan through Taojiyun, you can not only taste various local specialties but also enjoy affordable prices. As long as you follow the above process and pay attention to the relevant precautions, you can smoothly have your favorite snacks transported home.
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