Air line
NT$100/kg
- Fastest option
- Good for 3C, cosmetics and apparel
- Some lithium battery specs accepted
- Dual clearance included
Taiwan Line Shipping Guide: Air and Sea Rates Compared
Quick answer: how much is Taiwan line shipping and which option is fastest?
Common options are air at NT$100/kg in about 3-5 days, sea express at NT$50/kg in about 5-10 days, commercial sea express at NT$45/kg, and sea freight at NT$25/kg in about 7-14 days.
🚚 Saturday delivery is available through Hsinchu Logistics, so some weekend arrivals do not need to wait until Monday.
What Is Taiwan Line Shipping?
Taiwan line shipping is a fixed logistics route for China to Taiwan cargo, using consolidation, scheduled capacity and customs handling to reduce cost.
It is often more practical than standard international express for Taobao consolidation, seller sourcing, furniture, appliances and multi-order shipments.
Taiwan line vs standard express
| Item | Taiwan line shipping | Standard express |
|---|---|---|
| Freight | About NT$25-100/kg | Often NT$300-600/kg |
| Transit | About 3-14 days | About 2-5 days |
| Customs | Dual clearance available | Often self-handled or extra cost |
| Consolidation | Multiple orders can combine | Usually not supported |
| Best for | Taobao, sourcing, bulky cargo | Urgent or high-value single items |
Four Taiwan Line Services Compared
Choose air, sea express, commercial sea express or sea freight based on cargo, budget and urgency.
Sea expressRecommended
NT$50/kg
- Balanced time and cost
- Popular for Taobao consolidation
- Dual clearance included
- Free consolidation
Commercial sea express
NT$45/kg
- For seller bulk shipments
- Formal import declaration
- Invoice support
- Dual clearance included
Sea freight
NT$25/kg
- Best for furniture and appliances
- CBM billing
- From 0.0283 CBM
- Dual clearance included
Comparison table
| Service | Rate | Transit | Billing | Best for | Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air line | NT$100/kg | 3-5 days | Greater of actual or volumetric weight | 3C, cosmetics, urgent cargo | About 30kg per piece |
| Sea expressRecommended | NT$50/kg | 5-10 days | Greater of actual or volumetric weight | Taobao and mixed goods | About 50kg per piece |
| Commercial sea express | NT$45/kg | 5-10 days | Greater of actual or volumetric weight | Bulk seller cargo and invoices | Company customers |
| Sea freight | NT$25/kg | 7-14 days | CBM | Furniture, appliances, bulky cargo | Minimum 0.0283 CBM |
How Is Freight Calculated?
Actual weight, volumetric weight and CBM are the core concepts behind most quotes.
Air / sea express / commercial sea express
Actual weight = scale weight in kgVolumetric weight kg = L x W x H cm / 10000Billable weight = max(actual weight, volumetric weight) For a 60 x 40 x 30 cm appliance weighing 5kg, volumetric weight is 7.2kg, so sea express is billed at about 7.2kg.
Sea freight by CBM
CBM = L x W x H m1 CBM is about 35.315 caiSea freight = CBM x rate, with a minimum of 0.0283 CBM Bulky furniture and appliances are usually better by sea freight. Larger dimensions make CBM checking important.
You can use the instant freight calculator
Who pays the import duties?
HowBridge Logistics only provides consolidation, warehousing and customs brokerage: the freight charge is purely freight. Import duty and VAT are borne by the recipient and are collected in cash on delivery by HCT Logistics — HowBridge neither advances nor pays them on your behalf.
| Cost item | Who pays | When it is paid |
|---|---|---|
| Consolidation / international freight | Sending member | Settled on the platform before dispatch |
| Export and import customs brokerage fee | Sending member (already included in the freight quote) | Settled on the platform before dispatch |
| Import duty | Recipient (the taxpayer) | Collected in cash by HCT Logistics on delivery |
| VAT 5% | Recipient (the taxpayer) | Collected in cash by HCT Logistics on delivery |
Avoid grey customs clearance
Choose providers with regular customs processes. Under-declaration, concealment or mixed cargo can cause seizure, fines and legal risk.
Tax exemption reminder
- Imports under NT$2,000 are generally exempt from duty and VAT.
- The same recipient has limited exemption frequency in a half-year period.
- Alcohol, controlled goods and special categories do not follow normal exemption rules.
You can also use the tax calculator / CCC tariff lookup
Taiwan Customs Process
1EZWay verification
Complete one-time real-name verification in the EZWay app.
2Customs declaration
Provide invoice, waybill, product name, material and usage details.
3Customs channel assignment
Customs assigns C1 release, C2 document review or C3 inspection by risk.
4Tax payment and release
After documents are completed or tax is paid, cargo is released for delivery; import duty and VAT are borne by the recipient and collected in cash on delivery by HCT Logistics.
Most normal imports are released quickly. C2 or C3 cases need documents, inspection or extra time.
Related guides: Taiwan customs guide / EZWay guide
Which Goods Cannot Use Taiwan Line Shipping?
Prohibited imports
Narcotics, weapons, protected wildlife, counterfeit currency and counterfeit goods cannot be shipped.
Permit required before import
- Medicine and medical devices require authority approval.
- Live animals, plants and seeds require inspection approval.
- Strategic high-tech goods require government approval.
- Alcohol and tobacco must follow Taiwan rules.
Conditionally allowed
- 3C goods with lithium batteries must meet BSMI or transport specs.
- Cosmetics must follow TFDA ingredient and labeling rules.
- Food must follow Taiwan labeling and import rules.
- Toys and children apparel must meet safety standards.
Full list: Taiwan restricted import list
How to Choose a Taiwan Line Provider
- An owned warehouse improves responsibility and parcel traceability.
- Confirm the dual-clearance process is regular and legal, avoiding grey clearance, under-declaration and smuggling risks.
- Confirm support for C2 review, C3 inspection, document requests and return handling.
- Multilingual support lowers cross-border communication cost.
- The system should provide tracking, freight estimates, tariff lookup and notifications.
Why Choose HowBridge Logistics Taiwan Line?
Owned Shenzhen warehouse
Clear responsibility and stable inbound tracking.
Legal dual clearance
Lower grey-clearance risk.
Tariff lookup
Check CCC and tax information.
14-language support
Easier cross-border communication.
EZWay notifications
Keep declaration steps visible.
Support team
Help with exceptions and documents.
Related Guides
China to Taiwan freight calculator
Compare air, sea express and sea freight.
Taobao to Taiwan guide
Ordering, warehousing, consolidation and declaration.
1688 wholesale to Taiwan
Seller sourcing and consolidation process.
Pinduoduo to Taiwan
Forwarding low-price products.
Import tax calculator
Estimate duty and VAT.
Taiwan customs guide
EZWay and C1/C2/C3 channels.
Taiwan Customs Declaration Guide
EZWay and C1/C2/C3.
Taiwan Line Shipping FAQ
What is Taiwan line shipping?
It is a China to Taiwan logistics route that often includes consolidation, export and import customs brokerage, and final delivery.
What service types are available?
Common options are air, sea express, commercial sea express and sea freight. Choose by time, weight, size and budget.
What is dual clearance?
It means export and import declaration are handled together by the logistics provider. HowBridge's freight charge is purely freight: import duty and VAT are borne by the recipient and collected in cash on delivery by HCT Logistics.
How is freight calculated?
Air and sea express usually use the greater of actual or volumetric weight. Sea freight often uses CBM.
Is EZWay required?
Taiwan express imports normally require EZWay real-name verification and declaration confirmation.
Which goods cannot ship?
Narcotics, weapons and counterfeits are prohibited. Medicine, food, lithium batteries, alcohol and tobacco need rule checks.
What if customs holds the cargo?
You may need to provide invoices, product details or cooperate with inspection. A provider with document support helps.
Sea express or sea freight?
Use sea express for general Taobao goods. Use sea freight for furniture, appliances or bulky cargo.
What is the difference between Taiwan dedicated line and Taiwan container shipping?
Taiwan's dedicated line is a transportation route and customs clearance solution from China to Taiwan; Taiwan's container shipping includes warehousing, consolidating, billing, customer service and delivery. In practice, most Taobao container shipping will use Taiwan's dedicated line to complete cross-border transportation.
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