Shipping to/from Taiwan

[Jefferson]

Heads up - shipping rates from Taiwan for EMS and parcel post have changed (as of October). Now, in addition to weight, the post office will measure the box's dimensions. For a largish box that doesn't weigh much, you can get hammered. You can dig around the postal service's website for the rates:

http://www.post.gov.tw/post/internet/u_ ... ?ID=210106

Here's the kicker, from one of the footnotes for the rate table for international parcel post to Europe or NA:

"The postage rates are based on the greater of the volumetric weight or the 1.5 multiple of actual weight. (Effective Oct. 23, 2008)"

[Pommygirl]

I tried to call the post office, but no English...

Would Chunghua accept a 20kg suitcase? I can't find anything about whether the contents have to be on their packaging or they would accept the case as is.

Thanks in advance!

[KingZog]

I tried to call the post office, but no English...

Would Chunghua accept a 20kg suitcase? I can't find anything about whether the contents have to be on their packaging or they would accept the case as is.

Thanks in advance!

You can check the DHL price here

http://www.dhl.com.tw/twapps/price/exp-price-e.asp

Ask where you work if they can book the shipment for you with their preferred carrier if you pay them cash. They usually have a ~25% discount.

[elliottbenzle]

Here's a pretty awesome guide on mailing stuff to and from Taiwan.

http://www.glowfishtw.com/postoffice.asp

[dunnman99]

I have looked through the topics and haven't found an answer to my specific need, so if it is answered way back when I am sorry to ask again.

I am craving a real BBQ/Smoker out here. I have looked at having one custom made out of 5mm thick stainless steel, but I question the quality of the welds and materials used. They also are questioning why they would even make one, even if I am willing to pay for it, they doubt they can build it to my specs.

I want to order a BBQ from the USA, but it weighs in at around 70-100kg, the box is 70L X 35W X 35H inches (178 cm x 90cm x 90 cm.)

The grill costs around 700 USD (23,000 NTD). http://www.barbecue-smoker-grill.com/cism.html


Are there any shippers that will ship this for me from the USA? I can have it drop shipped anywhere in the USA. I am willing to get it picked up at the port, but I would prefer a door shipment.


It is above any postal shipping allowances, and UPS/DHL and FedEx won't even touch it for less than 25,000 NTD.

Any ideas?

Thank you

[ValentineYeti]

Try www.u-bag.com
I have sent well over 200kgs of stuff with them... Taiwan to the UK, UK to Ireland, and then BACK.
A one-way journey with 200kgs Kaohsiung to London door-to-door was only 30K NT$.
Your 70kg parcel should come in a lot cheaper than that.

[MilkTeaJack]

Here's a conundrum!

How does one ship from an international location to Taiwan? The question is often asked the other way around.

Now, to make the problem stickier, what if there isn't a destination address? Ha! You're shaking your head, thinking that doesn't make sense. Well, you'd be right.

So how is it done? I have considered reserving a room at a guesthouse and shipping there in the hope that the parcels will be waiting when I arrive. But that's dodgy. What's another idea?

[cranky laowai]

You could send things to the poste restante counter of a post office here. Just be sure to pick them up within two months.

[MilkTeaJack]

You could send things to the poste restante counter of a post office here. Just be sure to pick them up within two months.

That is effing brilliant!

[nevergirl]

I have a question - I want to ship to SA. Will it get there safely and in one piece? Any advice? I know not to ship electronics home, I will never see them again, but other things like books etc... Thanks in advance!