Last updated: 2026-08-06 · HowBridge Logistics editorial team · Compiled from Customs announcements and current regulations
HowBridge Logistics offers 366 days. The next-highest provider offers 365 days, another known provider offers 180 days, most providers offer 30-60 days, and some small providers offer only 7 days. After 366 days, the fee is NT$5 per box per day.
1. Free consolidation storage comparison
Warehouse holding fees are an often-missed cost. Free storage periods vary widely, from 7 days to 366 days.
| Provider | Free storage | Overdue fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| HowBridge Logistics 0523.tw | 366 days | NT$5/box/day | AEO broker, Shenzhen warehouse, 14-language support |
| Next-highest provider | 365 days | Not public | One day less than HowBridge Logistics |
| Another known provider | 180 days | Not public | About half a year less |
| Most private consolidators | 30-60 days | NT$5-10/box/day | Sale-season waiting may exceed free period |
| Some small providers | 7 days | NT$5+/box/day | Fees start quickly |
Key point: 366 days fully covers a leap year. Shorter free periods can create costs when waiting for parcels or consolidation.
2. Why free storage days matter
Shipping price is only one part of total cost. Storage time can decide whether consolidation stays economical.
1Shopping festival parcels
Merchants often ship in batches, and the last item may arrive 30-45 days later. A short free period can start charging before everything arrives.
HowBridge Logistics approach: 366 free days let you wait and ship together.
2Furniture sets arriving separately
Sofas, tables, and chairs may come from different sellers and arrive weeks apart. Bulky goods can generate noticeable storage fees.
HowBridge Logistics approach: wait for the full set and ship by sea once.
3Family or friends combining orders
Multiple people can share one warehouse address and ship together, but coordination takes time.
HowBridge Logistics approach: the 366-day period leaves enough room to coordinate.
3. HowBridge Logistics 366-day free storage plan
Start date
Counting starts when the parcel is scanned into the HowBridge Logistics Shenzhen warehouse. Items arriving on different days can be managed in the backend.
What you can do during the free period
- Request outbound shipment anytime: no need to wait until the free period ends.
- Request consolidation anytime: combine multiple orders before shipping.
- Request photo inspection: check appearance, quantity, and weight.
- Add protective packing: protect fragile items when needed.
- Track live status: follow warehouse updates online.
Reminder system
The system sends reminders before the free period ends so you can arrange shipment in time.
4. Storage fee examples
These examples show the cost difference when waiting for parcels or consolidation.
Example: 120 days in warehouse
Example: 180-day provider vs HowBridge Logistics, 200 days stored
Example: 60-day provider vs HowBridge Logistics, 90 days and 5 boxes
Longer free storage lowers the cost of waiting and combining shipments.
5. How overdue fees are calculated
For most cases, 366 days is enough. If storage exceeds the free period, the fee is charged by box and day.
| Storage period | Fee |
|---|---|
| Day 1-366 | Free, NT$0 |
| From day 367 | NT$5 / box / day |
Example: 400 days for one box = 366 free days + 34 overdue days × NT$5 = NT$170.
The system sends reminders before overdue fees begin.
How to Pay Your Freight Bill: Methods and Full Process
Once your parcels have been consolidated and shipped, the system issues a freight bill for that batch. You can settle it online by card or bank transfer; a successful payment clears the bill automatically, so there is no need to report the last five digits of a transfer. Below are the payment methods currently available, every step of the process, and what online payment on this site may be used for.
Online payment on this site is used solely to pay consolidated freight and related logistics service fees (international freight, forwarding, domestic delivery, customs clearance and warehousing-related service fees). We do not collect payment for your goods, we do not pay sellers on your behalf, and we are not a party to your transaction with the seller. Payment for items bought on Taobao, Tmall, 1688, Pinduoduo or any other platform must still be made to the seller through that platform as usual. We charge only for the logistics service of moving your goods from the warehouse to you.
Payment methods currently available
Confirm in the LINE app or scan a QR code, using a linked card or balance.
Credited instantlyConfirm in the JKOPay app or scan the QR code; pay with a linked bank account or card.
Credited instantlySingle payment, authorised online in real time. Cards issued in Taiwan and overseas are both accepted; every charge is settled in TWD.
Credited instantlyOn iPhone, iPad or Mac using Safari, authorised with Face ID / Touch ID. Web-based Apple Pay is supported only in Safari; it will not appear in Chrome, Edge or Firefox.
Credited instantlyA virtual account is issued for this bill; the amount must match exactly.
3-day window · cleared automatically once the bank posts itYou receive a payment code, print the slip at a 7-ELEVEN, FamilyMart, Hi-Life or OK Mart kiosk and pay at the counter; up to NT$20,000 per payment.
7-day window · cleared automatically once payment postsOn Android or in Chrome, paid with a saved card.
Credited instantlyOn a Samsung device or in Samsung Internet, paid with a saved card.
Credited instantlyScan the QR code with the Taiwan Pay app or a supported bank app; up to NT$49,999 per payment. The page does not return to our site after payment — your bill updates automatically once the payment notification arrives.
Credited instantlyScan the QR code with the E.SUN Wallet app. The page does not return to our site after payment — your bill updates automatically once the payment notification arrives.
Credited instantlyCredit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, Taiwan Pay, E.SUN Wallet, ATM transfer and convenience-store code payment are collected through NewebPay; LINE Pay is handled by LINE Pay itself. We do not add any payment processing fee. The amount shown is exactly what you pay. Mobile wallets have device requirements: web-based Apple Pay works only in Safari, Google Pay needs Android or Chrome, and Samsung Pay needs a Samsung device or Samsung Internet; on unsupported browsers the checkout simply does not show that option. JKOPay is contracted directly with JKOPay.
Convenience-store barcode payment and WebATM are not yet available. Please use one of the methods above for now.
How online payment works
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A freight bill is issued after your parcels ship
Once your parcels have been received at the consolidation warehouse, packed and shipped, the system issues a freight bill for that batch, covering international freight, forwarding and domestic delivery charges.
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Sign in and open "My Bills"
Sign in to your account and open My Bills to see the amount due, the number of parcels and a line-by-line breakdown of the charges before you pay.
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Tap "Pay Now" to open the secure checkout
The checkout shows the parcels being settled and the total due once more, and lists the available payment methods. Amounts are always calculated on the server, so they never vary by device or browser.
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Choose a payment method and complete payment
You are then taken to the payment page for the method you chose. Credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay are completed on the NewebPay page; choosing LINE Pay takes you to the LINE Pay payment page, where you simply confirm in the LINE app; choosing JKOPay takes you to the JKOPay payment page, where you confirm in the JKOPay app or scan the QR Code; choosing ATM transfer gives you a dedicated virtual account, bank code and payment deadline; choosing convenience-store code payment gives you a payment code to print the slip at a store kiosk and pay at the counter. Please complete non-instant payments before the deadline. If you choose Taiwan Pay or E.SUN Wallet, a QR code appears — pay by scanning it in the matching app; the page will not return to our site afterwards, and your bill updates once the payment notification arrives.
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The bill clears automatically
On successful payment the gateway notifies us immediately and the bill switches to paid, so there is no need to report the last five digits of a transfer. ATM transfers update automatically once the bank posts the funds.
All payments are completed on the NewebPay or LINE Pay payment page. We never receive or store your full card number or security code, and every connection is TLS-encrypted. If you have paid but the bill has not updated yet, please do not pay again: methods that are not instant take time to clear by design. Contact customer service and we will check it for you.
6. FAQ
Start with 366 days of free storage
Register for a Shenzhen warehouse address, sea freight from NT$25, AEO broker support, and 14-language customer service.
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Ship from China to Taiwan with HowBridge
HowBridge provides China warehouse receiving, consolidation, protective packing, cross-border transport, import clearance and EZ WAY guidance. Confirm the item and route before choosing a shipping plan.
✅ We provide
- Cross-border consolidated shipping (sea freight / express sea / air freight)
- Import customs clearance through our AEO-certified partner customs broker
- Official uniform invoices (for consolidated shipping services only)
- 14-language customer support + EZ WAY real-name verification assistance
❌ We do not provide
- RMB or foreign currency payment on your behalf (under Article 29 of the Banking Act, non-banks may not conduct currency exchange business)
- Placing and paying for cross-border orders on your behalf (please use your own payment channels)
- Advancing funds or paying by credit card on your behalf
This page cites primary government, judicial, and academic sources from HowBridge’s customs reference index (1,171 records). Each item links to its original source.
Reference index data version: 2026-08-16
- Official manual Operational Rules for Customs Clearance of Sea Express Consignments law-out.mof.gov.tw
- Official manual Keelung Customs guide to cross-border online shopping by sea express web.customs.gov.tw
- Government research report An examination of the taxation of cross-border e-commerce and the enactment of dedicated legislation ly.gov.tw