Taiwan to China | Formal Trade
For company cargo and bulk orders exceeding the commercial cargo threshold, cleared via formal customs declaration on both sides
Formal trade applies to company cargo, project shipments, or bulk orders that exceed the commercial cargo declaration scope, with no cap on value or volume. The sender must be a registered import/export trader in Taiwan, and the recipient must be a registered company in mainland China. It is cleared through formal customs declaration on both the Taiwan export and mainland China import sides, requiring a commercial invoice, packing list, and export declaration. Our team will help assess the declaration process and timeline based on your cargo; items on the ECFA Early Harvest List may also qualify for preferential tariffs.
Ready to Ship After Item & Info Confirmation
Formal customs declaration process assessment on both sides
Suitable for company cargo, project shipments, and bulk orders
ECFA Early Harvest List items may qualify for preferential tariffs
Common Shippable Items
The following are common cargo types for Taiwan-to-China formal trade. Actual eligibility still depends on the commodity tariff code, value, and current customs regulations.
Case-by-Case Quotation
Shipping fees, tariffs, and taxes for formal trade vary by cargo content, value, tariff code, and declaration method, so fixed zone-based pricing does not apply. Please provide your cargo details for an individualized quote.
Prohibited & Restricted Items
Any counterfeit branded goods, pirated goods, or items infringing intellectual property rights are strictly prohibited from export.
Items related to information that violates the One-China principle, as well as sensitive, adult, religious-promotional, or restricted-rated materials.
Some electromechanical equipment, chemicals, and animal/plant products require an import permit or inspection/quarantine certificate — please provide item details for our team to assess.
Batteries, pressurized aerosol sprays, flammable/explosive materials, hazardous chemicals, etc., which require proper packaging or special arrangement.
Cash, securities, weapons/firearms/ammunition, controlled drugs, and similar items.
Some goods may require additional case-by-case customs review depending on their category — please consult our team if you are unsure whether an item is eligible.
How To Use
- Provide company information (import/export trader registration), item names, materials, purpose, and value
- Confirm ECFA tariff eligibility and required documents
- Prepare commercial invoice, packing list, and export declaration; arrange customs clearance on both sides
- Ship according to the process once declaration and duties are complete
Please Confirm Special Situations First
- Formal trade is assessed based on the actual cargo, value, and documentation conditions; tariffs and taxes are charged according to the applicable commodity tariff code.
- The sender must be a registered import/export trader, and the recipient must be a registered company in mainland China.
- We recommend confirming the full process, timeline, and required documents with our team before shipping.
Declaration Requirements
- The sender must be a registered Taiwan import/export trader, and the recipient must be a registered company in mainland China.
- A commercial invoice and packing list must be prepared, matching the actual cargo.
- An export declaration must be filed, with formal customs clearance completed on both sides according to the applicable tariff code.
- To apply for ECFA Early Harvest List preferential tariffs, a certificate of origin must be obtained before export customs declaration.
How Is Tax Calculated
Formal trade is fully taxed under general trade rules. The tax calculation is as follows:
Tariff (based on the commodity tariff code) + import VAT (standard rate 13%, 9% for some goods) + consumption tax (only for specific goods such as tobacco, alcohol, luxury items, and cosmetics).
Goods on the ECFA Early Harvest List may qualify for preferential or zero tariffs once a certificate of origin is obtained; actual eligibility depends on the commodity tariff code.
Shipping Notices
Must fully list item names, specifications, quantities, unit prices, and total value, matching the actual cargo — not filled in vaguely.
The sender (exporter) must complete Taiwan import/export trader registration; the recipient (importer) must be a registered company in mainland China.
For goods on the Early Harvest List, a certificate of origin must be obtained before export customs declaration to qualify for preferential tariffs.
Formal trade is fully taxed under general trade rules, with the tariff rate depending on the applicable commodity tariff code. The actual taxation method is determined by customs.
Food, cosmetics, electromechanical equipment, and similar items may require additional permits, inspection/quarantine, or compliance requirements. Please provide item details in advance for our team to assess whether export declaration is possible.
Formal customs declaration involves document preparation, tariff classification, and customs review, taking longer than personal or commercial cargo — please plan your shipping schedule in advance.
Lost parcels are compensated up to 2x the shipping fee; the value of the contents is not separately compensated — we recommend additional insurance for high-value cargo. If delays, holds, or returns occur due to false declarations, prohibited items, or customs policy, the sender bears the related responsibility.
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