Taiwan is Canada's 5th largest trading partner in Asia with over $7 billion per year in merchandise trade. Canada's main export sectors in Taiwan include aerospace, information technology, agriculture, seafood, and biotechnology. Shipping to Taiwan from Canada continues to grow with shippers seeking better delivery options.
Canadian shippers rely on low cost parcel delivery to Taiwan to connect with their Taiwanese suppliers and customers. With a large English speaking business community, shipping your goods to and from your Taiwan customers and suppliers couldn't be more lucrative.
Canada Post surface options offer the lowest cost for individuals to ship a package to Taiwan.
The cost to ship to Taiwan depends on the size and weight of the package and final address in Taiwan. The cost can be as low as around $35 for up 1 kilogram via Canada post surface.
The cost to send a package of up to 5 kilograms is around $195 via air.
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This Shipping Guide to Taiwan explores key things to consider when shipping international between Canada and Taiwan.
Disclaimer: The information in this blog is for general information only.
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For shipments from Canada to Taiwan with a value CAD $2,000 and above require a Canadian export declaration. Shipments with restrictions require an export declaration regardless of value.
Read more about Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS).
Most carriers use the term EXW by default. This assigns all import costs to the receiver. Shippers from Canada can choose to pay the import fees on behalf of the receiver. A Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) option is available via most commercial carriers. Useful information regarding international shipping terms.
Import fees paid by the shipper are not recoverable. The importing business may otherwise be able to claim back VAT and other fees.
Consider the best mode of shipping to Taiwan Canada
When choosing a shipping method, you will need to consider several factors. The primary consideration is the size and weight of your consignment. The necessary transit time nature and location of your cargo are other factors. It may be helpful to compare quotes from different carriers. Fill in the form below to get support for your shipping order.
Ocean or sea freight is the ideal option for pallets and containers. And, you can accept a transit time of between 1 to 2 months.
Transit times for container cargo depends on the specific port location and schedule. The major container port for shipping from Canada from Taiwan is Vancouver. Cargo from Canada usually import via the Taiwanese port of Kaohsiung or Taipei.
Useful information: Things to know about Ocean Shipping To and From Canada.
Less than container load (LCL) is best when shipping one to several pallets to Taiwan. This mode of shipping involves the sharing container space with different consignments. A longer transit time is the result of having to load and de-consolidate the container.
Full container load (FCL) is the fastest and most secure way to ship via ocean. This can be via either 40 foot or 20 foot container.
With the many minimum surcharges for ocean shipments, shipping smaller consignments via air to Taiwan is cheaper. This is especially true for door to door shipping. Generally, shipments of less than 100 kilograms are cheaper via air. Cargo over 500 kilograms are much less expensive via ocean.
For shipping packages, the two main categories are parcel post or commercial courier.
Canada Post offers low cost delivery for individuals shipping to Taiwan. Packages via Canada Post import to Taiwan for delivery via Chunghwa Post.
Canada Post is the best option for individuals shipping personal items to Taiwan.
There is no exemptions for gifts to an individual person in Taiwan.
FedEx and UPS are the largest carriers in North America. Along with DHL, offer dependable international express services from Canada. Discounts are available directly or via one of their partners. Fill in form below to get a price and the support you need.
Delivery is usually within day 3 of shipping.
FedEx and UPS shipping Taiwan from Canada options include
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Purolator Courier is a a subsidiary of Canada Post. They offer shipment for international parcels to Taiwan via partners such as UPS.
Cargo to Taiwan must include an invoice for customs or other supporting documents.
It is becoming easier and more convenient for Canadian businesses and manufacturers to do business with Taiwan. All cargo to Taiwan must have a value and description for the goods.
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Important Shipping Note: Provide the cell phone number and email of the consignee in Taiwan
Taiwan customs authorities require pre-clearance authentication for cargo importing to Taiwan. This includes both business to consumer and consumer to consumer shipments. This is via the Taiwan Real-Name Authentication (EZWay) application. The cell phone number and email of the Taiwan receiver are mandatory.
Most personal consignments to under 2000 TWD (around $85 CAD) can import duty free. The shipment must be from an individual person to a person in Taiwan. A shipment to a person at a company address, for example, will not qualify.
Jet Worldwide assists Canadian companies to receive and ship toward and from Taiwan. We offer low cost two way import and export for sample product and urgent air shipments.
Jet Worldwide provides Canadian, Asian and global logistics. We support various processes regarding international and Canadian movement of goods. This can include things like transportation, storage facilities, and supply chain management. Our logistics support augments your team by not being beholden to a specific carrier or process.
We are happy to help with your shipping between Taiwan Canada. Provide details about the type of goods and preferences? Include and restrictions or other factors to take into account?