Yes — HowBridge Logistics sea LCL consolidation starts from NT$25/kg or NT$150/cu ft, same rate for regular and special cargo, arriving in Taiwan in 7–14 days. Chargeable weight is the greater of actual weight or volumetric weight (sea ÷ 28316 = cubic feet); sea freight is quoted by customer service with no fixed dispatch fee.
Yes — HowBridge Logistics sea LCL consolidation starts from NT$25/kg or NT$150/cu ft, with the same rate for both regular and special cargo, arriving in Taiwan in 7–14 days. The chargeable weight is the greater of actual weight or volumetric weight (sea volumetric = L × W × H cm ÷ 28316 = cubic feet); sea freight is quoted by customer service with no fixed dispatch fee. Sea freight is ideal for high-volume, non-urgent shipments such as furniture, appliances, and wholesale imports. For urgent shipments, sea express at NT$50/unit or air freight at NT$100/kg are available. Imports with a dutiable value of NT$2,000 or below are exempt from customs duty and VAT.
How the sea LCL consolidation rate (from NT$25/kg or NT$150/cu ft) is calculated
- Confirm same rate for regular and special cargoBoth regular and special cargo are charged from NT$25/kg or NT$150/cu ft (quoted per product by customer service).
- Determine chargeable weightUse the greater of actual weight or volumetric weight (sea ÷ 28316 = cubic feet; sea express ÷ 10000 = kg; air actual weight only).
- Note the dispatch feeSea freight is quoted by customer service with no fixed dispatch fee; sea express and air add a dispatch fee of NT$100 / NT$120 respectively for shipments under 10 kg.
- Estimate transit timeSea freight takes 7–14 days. For urgent shipments, choose sea express at NT$50/unit or air freight at NT$100/kg.
Key data quick check
| Sea freight rate | Sea LCL from NT$25/kg or NT$150/cu ft (same rate for regular and special cargo) |
|---|---|
| Transit time | 7–14 days |
| Dispatch fee (under 10 kg) | Sea express NT$100 / air NT$120 (sea quoted by customer service) |
| Billing method | Sea ÷28316 / sea express ÷10000 / air actual weight only, greater of actual vs volumetric |
| Info for a quote | Goods description, box dimensions, actual weight, quantity, Taiwan delivery area and required transit time |
regulatory basis
Common mistakes and precautions
- Assuming under 10 kg is charged on actual weight only: sea express / air shipments under 10 kg add a NT$100 / NT$120 dispatch fee.
- Large, lightweight items are billed on the greater of volume (L×W×H cm ÷ 28316) or weight, so the charge can be higher than their actual weight suggests.
- Treating the sea LCL price (from NT$25/kg or NT$150/cu ft) as the all-in price: it does not include any excess duties or last-mile delivery fees incurred after customs clearance.
Glossary
- Same rate for regular and special cargo (普特貨同價)
- Regular goods and special cargo are charged at the same freight rate, with no surcharge based on cargo type.
- Volumetric weight (材積重)
- Volume-based chargeable weight; sea = L × W × H (cm) ÷ 28316 = cubic feet, sea express ÷ 10000 = kg, air actual weight only.
Cited references
The content of this question is quoted from the "Customs Declaration Literature Index Database" built by HowBridge (More than 1,171 copiesGovernment regulations, official manuals, judicial interpretations, intensive reading of academic literature), each article is accompanied by links to government/judicial primary sources for verification:
- Official manual Operational Rules for Customs Clearance of Sea Express Consignments Maritime express clearance operating rules: X1-X4/X6-X8 categories, simplified declarations, maritime express zones and operator responsibilities. law-out.mof.gov.tw
- Official manual Keelung Customs guide to cross-border online shopping by sea express Official Keelung Customs guidance brings together value limits, simplified declarations, exemption frequency and EZ WAY real-name rules for cross-border online purchases shipped by maritime express. web.customs.gov.tw
- Government notice Basis for calculating the customs value of dutiable imported goods (principle on whether import duty is to be added to the taxable value for commodity tax) See this to learn whether import duty is added to the commodity tax value of taxable imports and how duty-exempt goods are treated. law-out.mof.gov.tw
- Statistics / white paper Customs operations statistics (numbers of import and export declarations, containers, aircraft movements and passengers) The Customs Administration, Ministry of Finance (Taiwan)'s customs operations statistics cover four clearance volume indicators: import/export declarations, containers, aircraft movements and inbound/outbound passengers, providing a capacity benchmark. web.customs.gov.tw