Send a Parcel to Taiwan

See your parcel delivered on time when you send a parcel to Taiwan with Parcel Delivery.

    -

    Are you looking for cheap delivery to Taiwan but you are not sure where to start? Do you have friends or family there and you need to send a parcel to Taiwan to give them a gift in time? Or do you need to arrange cheap courier services to Taiwan because of business interests? At Parcel Delivery, we can help you compare the many different delivery services that are available, all offering different timescales and costs, so that you can be certain you are choosing the right service to meet your needs.

    Parcel Delivery To Taiwan

    When you come to send a parcel to Taiwan, you need a delivery company you trust considering the distance the parcel will travel, so you can have peace of mind that they will get the job done. Whether you are sending your parcel to the large capital city Taipei with its population of nearly seven million people, or one of the other cities such as Kaohsiung, Taichung, Taoyuan and Tainan, or you need parcel delivery to Taiwan and it’s more remote areas, such as Chingjing, you want to feel assured that your parcel will reach its destination quickly and safely.

    It’s not unusual to need cheap courier services to Taiwan, particularly for business reasons. It’s the largest economy outside of the United Nations and the 22nd largest economy in the world, with thriving markets built on successful and growing high-tech industries, as well as being the home of major international technology brands such as Acer Inc, HTC and Asus. As a result, there are constant imports and exports from this busy country and many businesses need to arrange cheap parcel delivery to Taiwan that must arrive at their destination successfully.

    Delivery Prices To Send A Parcel To Taiwan

    Even though it is more than 6,000 miles away from the UK, there are many services that offer options for cheap parcel delivery to Taiwan. The country also has an extensive highways network making transit across the country more possible and parcel delivery UK to Taiwan easier than ever. The cost of delivery will vary depending on the dimensions of your item, such as its weight and size and the total delivery cost will also depend on the timescale you choose to have your parcel delivered. Special delivery services for parcel delivery UK to Taiwan can be as quick as one to three days, but these are more expensive than a slower parcel delivery to Taiwan from UK locations, which would be a cheap courier to Taiwan option. If you choose a longer delivery timescale when you send a parcel to Taiwan, four or more days for example, you can make savings on the final postage cost, making it worth planning ahead if your parcel is not urgent.

    Taiwan, which is officially called the Republic of China, is part of East Asia and therefore Taiwan parcel delivery from the UK is classified as an international delivery and so is subject to certain taxes and international import duties. This means that once your parcel delivery to Taiwan from UK arrives in the country, it will need to be processed by officials and any outstanding shipping or handling costs will need to be paid at that point, before your parcel can be put out for delivery to its final destination. This process can delay your cheap shipping to Taiwan, so make sure you bear this in mind when deciding on how quickly you need your parcel to arrive.

    Useful Information When Sending A Parcel To Taiwan

    Taiwan is surrounded by ChinaJapan and the Philippines and there is a huge number of deliveries to and from these Asian countries every day, so it’s important to do what you can to keep track of your parcel and help make sure your parcel delivery to Taiwan from UK goes as smoothly as it can.

    This includes preparing your Taiwan parcel delivery by wrapping it properly and securely so that it can survive any knocks or falls during its long journey. Do make sure you also address it clearly and correctly, remembering to remove any old address labels or markings from the packaging. When addressing your package it is recommended that you follow the same convention as when sending a parcel to China, so that the name of the country of destination is included on the last line of the address, in capital letters and ideally in the language of the dispatching country. It’s also often worth including contact details for the recipient so the delivery company can contact them directly in the event of any problems tracking down the address for your cheap delivery to Taiwan. This will help to make sure your parcel gets where it needs to go.

    Your chosen courier to conduct your cheap shipping to Taiwan service will work hard to make sure your item arrives safely, but unfortunately, things can go wrong, especially when a parcel is travelling a long distance. Therefore, make sure that you choose a parcel delivery service that offers good insurance protection so that you are covered in case your items are damaged or even lost while they are out for delivery. This is even more important if your items are breakable or valuable in any way.

    Remember that you can also take advantage of various tracking options that will help you monitor the progress of your parcel delivery. You will usually be supplied with a tracking number that you can use online to find out where your parcel is; for example, if it is out for delivery or waiting to be processed at a postal depot in Taiwan. Your delivery service will usually supply you with proof of delivery, such as a signature from the recipient and you can also opt for SMS text notifications or emails to let you know what is happening with regards to your delivery.

    You also need to be aware that regulations regarding parcel delivery to Taiwan were updated during 2017, making them stricter than before. This means that when you are sending a parcel to Taiwan, you are required to complete paperwork giving details of the value of the items being sent and a clear description of the contents. This description must be detailed and cannot be vague so you can no longer just provide a generic description of the category. For example, simply describing the parcel as ‘shoes’, ‘clothes’ or ‘samples’ will not be accepted by Taiwan officials. Instead, you need to give greater details such as ‘one pair of brown lace up shoes size five’, or ‘two blue woollen jumpers and three white crew neck t-shirts’ or ‘five samples of patterned cotton fabric, 10 x 10 centimetres’. It will take slightly longer to fill in the paperwork but it’s worth doing, as if you do not comply with these regulations your parcel may not be delivered; instead, it will be rejected, confiscated or even just disposed of by customs officials.

    Most delivery services have their own list of items that they will not carry internationally such as arms and ammunition, corrosive substances like acid or dyes, flammable liquids, pesticides and many more. There is also a list of items that are specifically banned from being sent to Taiwan, so it’s important that you check this to ensure your parcel will be permitted into the country. This includes counterfeit or fake money or even moulds for printing counterfeit money, items that infringe copyright or trademarks, narcotics and goods from mainland China. Your delivery company will also be able to advise on what you can and can’t send.

    If you’re looking for a cheap courier to Taiwan, Parcel Delivery can help. Get in touch with us today for more information, or advice on shipping to Taiwan.