How to Ship to Taiwan from the US
Taiwan is a prosperous, tech-forward island with strong demand for US consumer goods, electronics, supplements, food products, and fashion. US brands are well-regarded, and Taiwan has a sophisticated logistics infrastructure. Chunghwa Post (Taiwan's postal service) reliably handles most USPS final-mile deliveries, and the major couriers (DHL, FedEx, UPS) all have strong Taiwan presence.
Taiwan's commodity tax and customs duties vary by product, but Taiwan VAT (business tax) is 5% on most goods. Personal imports below NTD 2,000 (~$63 USD) are typically duty-free. Commercial imports face category-specific duties (usually 0-20%) plus 5% VAT. The US-Taiwan trade relationship is strong with many US goods entering at preferential rates.
Typical 1 lb cost
$18-$35 USD
Typical transit
4-12 business days
Carrier Options to Taiwan
USPS Priority Mail International
7-12 business days. Final delivery by Chunghwa Post. Reliable service to Taiwan.
DHL Express Worldwide
2-4 business days. Excellent Taiwan coverage. Strong customs handling.
FedEx International Priority
2-4 business days. Major Asia presence. Very reliable to Taipei and other cities.
UPS Worldwide Expedited
3-5 business days. Good for commercial packages and B2B shipments.
Customs Forms Required
CN22 for items under $400 USD. CN23 + commercial invoice for items over $400.
Commonly Prohibited Items
- ✕Firearms and weapons without ROC government authorization
- ✕Narcotics and controlled substances
- ✕Counterfeit goods
- ✕Certain food products without Taiwan FDA approval
- ✕Fresh fruits and meats without phytosanitary/veterinary certificates
- ✕Products that infringe Taiwan intellectual property law
Taiwan-Specific Shipping Tips
- 💡 Personal imports under NTD 2,000 (~$63 USD) are typically exempt from duties — commercial imports face category duties
- 💡 Taiwan VAT is only 5% — one of the lowest in Asia for imports
- 💡 Taiwanese postal codes are 6 digits (expanded from 3-digit in 2020); include the full 6-digit code
- 💡 Chunghwa Post is reliable — USPS Priority Mail works well for Taiwan
- 💡 Address in Chinese or English both work; Chinese pinyin transliteration is acceptable on labels
Frequently asked questions
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