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📋 Service Details
What to expect on the China–Taiwan Air Freight lane
This is our air freight service from China to Taiwan. Departure is from Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Yiwu or Shanghai; entry is through TPE (Taoyuan), KHH (Kaohsiung), with clearance handled by Customs Administration, Ministry of Finance.
Taiwan is effectively an overnight air lane and a two-to-four-day sea lane from South China. The frequency-based de-minimis rule matters more than the value threshold: a consignee who receives more than two low-value parcels in six months loses the exemption entirely, which catches repeat e-commerce buyers.
Route facts
| Destination country | Taiwan |
|---|---|
| Region | Asia Pacific |
| Mode | Air Freight |
| Gateways used | TPE (Taoyuan), KHH (Kaohsiung) |
| Transit, China to gateway | 1–2 business days |
| Clearance / dwell | 1–3 days |
| Peak season | Sep–Nov |
Delivery cities on this lane
Each city below has its own guide covering the gateway that serves it, the inland leg after clearance and the local delivery requirements.
- China to Taipei — capital and headquarters market. Via TPE air / Keelung sea; inland leg same day. Air Freight guide →
- China to New Taipei — the largest industrial and residential belt. Via TPE air / Taipei Port sea; inland leg same day. Air Freight guide →
- China to Taoyuan — airport city and electronics manufacturing base. Via TPE air / Taipei Port sea; inland leg same day. Air Freight guide →
- China to Taichung — machine tool and precision component centre. Via RMQ air / Taichung sea; inland leg same day. Air Freight guide →
- China to Tainan — semiconductor and science park cluster. Via TPE air / Kaohsiung sea; inland leg same day. Air Freight guide →
- China to Kaohsiung — the island's main container port. Via KHH air / Kaohsiung sea; inland leg same day. Air Freight guide →
- China to Hsinchu — the science park at the core of the chip industry. Via TPE air / Taipei Port sea; inland leg same day. Air Freight guide →
- China to Keelung — northern port city with immediate quayside access. Via Keelung sea; inland leg same day. Air Freight guide →
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ℹ️ Additional Information
Clearance requirements into Taiwan
Business tax 5%; duty 0–30% depending on commodity. The de-minimis position is TWD 2,000, and only twice in any six-month window per consignee.
Conformity: BSMI commodity inspection mark for electrical and consumer goods; NCC approval for radio devices.
Known friction points: Certain mainland-origin goods remain on Taiwan's restricted import list — check the commodity classification before booking. BSMI inspection applies to a wide range of consumer electronics and children's products.
Documents we file under DDP
- Commercial invoice showing HS codes and the true transaction value
- Packing list with carton count, gross and net weight, and dimensions
- Air waybill
- Certificate of origin where it reduces the duty rate
- Product certification or conformity documents where the commodity requires them
Packing notes
- Chargeable weight is the greater of actual gross weight and volumetric weight (L×W×H ÷ 6000)
- Use ISPM-15 treated wood for any pallet or crate — untreated timber is a common hold
- Mark every carton with the consignee name, city and carton number of total
- Declare lithium batteries, magnets, liquids and powders before booking, not after
Other modes into Taiwan
Duty rates, thresholds and conformity rules change by ministerial decision. The figures here are buyer-planning references, not a customs ruling — confirm the current position for your HS code with Customs Administration, Ministry of Finance or your broker before shipping.
📊 China to Taiwan — Shipping Reference Data
| Main air gateways | TPE (Taoyuan), KHH (Kaohsiung) |
|---|---|
| Destination customs authority | Customs Administration, Ministry of Finance |
| De-minimis / duty-free threshold | TWD 2,000, and only twice in any six-month window per consignee |
| Import tax & duty regime | Business tax 5%; duty 0–30% depending on commodity |
| Local currency | TWD |
| Typical clearance / dwell time | 1–3 days |
| Peak / busy season | Sep–Nov |
| Conformity & certification | BSMI commodity inspection mark for electrical and consumer goods; NCC approval for radio devices |
Thresholds and duty bands are buyer-planning references, not formal customs rulings — confirm the exact HS-code rate for your goods before shipping.
🧰 Free 3D Loading Tools for This Air Route
This page covers a Air freight service from China to Taiwan. Use the matching tool below to plan your cargo before requesting a quote.
3D Carton Packing Calculator
Air freight to Taiwan is billed on chargeable weight, so tight carton packing directly lowers your cost per shipment. Enter your product size and see the optimal carton layout in 3D before you book.
Open Packing Tool →✅ Taiwan Air Freight Checklist
- Keep single cartons under 30 KG for air handling to Taiwan to avoid overweight surcharges.
- Book 2-3 days before your target ETD; same-day air bookings usually carry premium rates.
- Shrink-wrap and corner-protect cartons — air cargo is transloaded multiple times.
- Compare volumetric weight (L×W×H÷6000) with actual weight — the higher one is billed.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Air DDP Door-to-Door from China to Taiwan take?
Air freight on this route runs about 5–10 business days door-to-door, plus roughly 1–3 days of clearance/dwell once it reaches the gateway. All times include customs clearance under DDP terms.
What duties and taxes apply when importing into Taiwan?
Clearance is handled by Customs Administration, Ministry of Finance. The regime is: Business tax 5%; duty 0–30% depending on commodity, with a de-minimis position of TWD 2,000, and only twice in any six-month window per consignee. Under DDP these are pre-paid, so nothing is collected on arrival.
Can you ship special cargo (batteries, branded goods) to Taiwan?
Yes — battery cargo by air follows IATA PI966/PI967; we run certified battery channels via TPE (Taoyuan), KHH (Kaohsiung). Brand-goods and DG paperwork are handled within the DDP service. Surcharges apply.
In what currency is this route priced and paid?
Freight is quoted and invoiced in USD; the destination-side currency is TWD. Payment is typically due before departure, and DDP means you settle the full landed cost once.
Which ports or airports does this route use into Taiwan?
Sea cargo to Taiwan clears through Kaohsiung, Taichung, Keelung; air freight clears via TPE (Taoyuan), KHH (Kaohsiung). We route through whichever gateway gives the fastest onward delivery to your address and build it into the DDP price.
How is the shipping cost on this route calculated?
We compare actual gross weight against volumetric weight (L×W×H ÷ 6000) and charge the greater, rounded up to the next kilogram, then apply the per-KG rate shown in the table above.
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