Shipping to Taiwan from Vietnam

Taiwan sits closer to Vietnam than almost any other major destination — sea freight from Hai Phong to Kaohsiung takes just 2.5 transit days, and air express clears in 3-5 business days. Gateway Express ships from Vietnam to Taiwan year-round, handling everything from urgent documents and personal parcels to commercial food shipments that need full TFDA registration and BAPHIQ quarantine clearance.

If you’re an expat in Vietnam sending packages to family or colleagues in Taipei, a tourist mailing souvenirs back to Taiwan after a trip, or a business shipping samples to a Taiwanese partner, this page covers what to ship, what’s prohibited, the customs paperwork you’ll need, and how long it takes.

Our Shipping Services to Taiwan

Express Delivery (3-5 Business Days)

Express shipping to Taiwan moves through DHL Express, FedEx International Priority, and UPS Worldwide Express, all operating direct flights from Hanoi (HAN) and Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) into Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).

Express service is best for:

• Time-sensitive contracts, visas, and legal documents
• Last-minute gifts for birthdays, weddings, or holidays
• Commercial samples and small high-value goods
• Prescription medications (with valid documentation)

Express features:

• 3-5 business day delivery to Taipei, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Taichung, Tainan, and Kaohsiung
• Direct flights into Taoyuan (TPE) — no third-country transit
• Real-time tracking and proactive customs updates
• 100% declared-value insurance included
• Priority TFDA notification handling for compliant food shipments

Standard Delivery (5-7 Business Days)

Standard service balances speed and cost — the right fit for most personal and small commercial shipments to Taiwan.

Standard is best for:

• Gift packages, clothing, accessories
• Dried foods, snacks, packaged spices
• Books, electronics, household goods
• Non-urgent commercial cargo

Standard features:

• 5-7 business day transit to all major Taiwanese cities
• Significantly cheaper than express
• Professional packaging and tracking included
• Full TFDA/BAPHIQ paperwork support when shipping food

Sea Freight (5-10 Days)

Vietnam’s geographic proximity makes sea freight to Taiwan unusually fast — the Hai Phong to Kaohsiung route runs daily and clears in roughly 2.5 days at sea, with the rest of the timeline going to port handling and inland delivery.

Sea freight is best for:

• Heavy or bulky shipments where air freight is uneconomical
• Commercial cargo on regular schedules
• Furniture, machinery, large household goods

Sea freight features:

• 5-10 day total transit (port-to-door)
• Daily sailings to Kaohsiung (largest port), Keelung (closest to Taipei), and Taichung
• The most cost-effective option per kilogram
• LCL (less-than-container) and FCL (full-container) options available

Shipping Food to Taiwan — TFDA Rules You Must Follow

Taiwan applies some of the strictest food import rules in Asia. Gateway Express handles the paperwork, but it helps to understand what’s involved before you ship.

Three regulators control food entering Taiwan

Agency	Role
TFDA (Taiwan Food and Drug Administration)	Food product registration, labeling, safety standards
BAPHIQ (Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine)	Quarantine for plant- and animal-origin goods, import permits
Taiwan Customs	Customs clearance, duty and tax assessment

TFDA registration requirements

1. Product registration:

• Every imported food item must be registered with TFDA before it can clear customs
• A licensed Taiwanese importer must hold the registration on file
• Standard processing time is 2-3 months for ordinary food categories
• Functional foods, supplements, and infant products take longer

2. Port-of-entry inspection:

• 100% of food shipments are inspected on arrival at Taiwanese ports
• Tests include pesticide residue, heavy metals, and pollutants
• Gateway Express coordinates with customs brokers to handle inspection results

3. Customs clearance and final delivery:

• We work directly with Taiwan Customs to release shipments on schedule
• Last-mile delivery handled by our local partner network across the island

Need help shipping food to Taiwan? Call +84 938 373 343 for a TFDA compliance review before you ship.

Mandatory Traditional Chinese labeling

Every food item entering Taiwan must carry a label in Traditional Chinese (繁體中文) that includes:

• Product name in Chinese
• Full ingredient list with allergen declarations
• Nutritional facts and net weight
• Country of origin
• TFDA registration number of the importing entity

Gateway Express advises on labeling requirements and can connect you with Taiwan-side partners who handle Chinese-language relabeling before customs presentation.

What you can ship as food

Dried and shelf-stable foods:

• Cookies, candies, dried fruit, cashews, macadamia nuts
• Roasted and instant coffee
• Green tea, oolong tea, herbal teas
• Instant noodles, dry rice noodles, pho noodles, vermicelli

Processed dried seafood:

• Dried shrimp and small dried shrimp (tép khô)
• Dried squid and properly cured dried fish
• Shrimp floss and fish floss

Packaged seasonings:

• Bottled fish sauce and soy sauce (with proper labels)
• Powdered seasonings and bouillon
• Dried lemongrass, dried chili, dried garlic
• MSG and seasoning powders

Visiting Vietnam and shipping food souvenirs back? See our Vietnamese coffee shipping guide for packing, freshness, and customs tips that apply directly to Taiwan-bound shipments.

Customs Duties, VAT, and Quarantine

Import duties and tax

Charge	Rate
Import duty	~16.6% (agricultural goods), ~4.8% (industrial goods)
VAT (Business Tax)	5%
Calculation basis	CIF (cost + insurance + freight)

Total expected landed cost: Roughly 20-25% of declared value once duty and VAT are combined for typical food and consumer goods.

BAPHIQ quarantine inspection rates

• Animal-origin oils and fats: 100% inspection on every shipment
• Vegetable oils: 50% inspection rate
• Dragon fruit: Vapor heat treatment (VHT) required at origin
• Fresh agricultural products: Phytosanitary certificate from Vietnam’s Plant Protection Department mandatory

Prohibited and Restricted Items

Absolute prohibitions

ALL meat and animal products — strictly banned

Taiwan has banned virtually all meat imports from Vietnam due to African Swine Fever (ASF) concerns. The ban covers:

• Fresh meat, frozen meat, cured meat
• Processed meats: Vietnamese sausage (giò, chả), salami, bacon, ham
• Beef jerky, pork jerky, and all dried meats
• Pork fat and beef fat from Vietnam — specifically called out as banned
• Rice cakes containing meat floss, fried chicken skin, and similar items

Penalty: NTD 10,000-1,000,000 (approximately USD 320-32,000) for failure to declare. Customs officers do enforce this — even small amounts in personal parcels are confiscated and fined.

Other prohibited items:

• Weapons, explosives, controlled substances
• Cash, gold bullion, counterfeit goods
• High-value loose jewelry
• Flammables and volatile chemicals

Restricted items requiring documentation

• Fresh agricultural products: Phytosanitary certificate from Vietnam required
• Processed foods: TFDA registration mandatory before clearance
• Prescription pharmaceuticals: Doctor’s prescription required, quantity-limited
• Dragon fruit: Vapor heat treatment certificate required

How Shipping with Gateway Express Works

Step 1 — Get a quote

Reach us through:

• Hotline: +84 938 373 343 (also +84 944 247 267)
• Zalo / Viber / WhatsApp: message the same number
• Email: info@gatewayexpress.com.vn
• Online: Request a free quote or contact our team

We’ll confirm what you’re shipping isn’t on the prohibited list, recommend the right service tier, and quote a transparent landed cost (freight + estimated duty and tax).

Step 2 — Pack and prepare paperwork

• Pack to our guidelines (we’ll share them after the quote)
• Have sender ID and full recipient details ready
• Food shipments: prepare ingredient lists, expiration dates, and any existing labels for our TFDA review

Step 3 — Free door pickup

Free pickup across Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, plus scheduled pickup in Da Nang, Hai Phong, and 60+ other provinces.

Step 4 — Transit and tracking

• We file TFDA notifications and BAPHIQ permits for food and plant cargo
• A tracking number is sent by SMS once your shipment is picked up
• Track 24/7 from our website

Step 5 — Door delivery in Taiwan

Final-mile delivery to the recipient’s address, with delivery confirmation:

• Express: 3-5 business days
• Standard: 5-7 business days
• Sea freight: 5-10 days

Where We Pick Up and Deliver

Pickup in Vietnam

• Ho Chi Minh City — all districts
• Hanoi — all inner and outer districts
• Da Nang, Hai Phong, and 60+ other provinces

Delivery in Taiwan

Taipei and New Taipei — the largest concentration of Vietnamese residents (about 42% of Vietnamese in Taiwan):

• Taipei City — all districts
• New Taipei City — Banqiao, Zhonghe, Yonghe
• Industrial zones with Vietnamese workers and students

Taoyuan:

• Adjacent to Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
• Industrial parks with significant Vietnamese workforce

Kaohsiung:

• Largest city in southern Taiwan
• Port of Kaohsiung — primary import gateway

Taichung:

• Major central-Taiwan hub
• Growing Vietnamese community

We deliver to every city, township, and rural address in Taiwan.

Why Choose Gateway Express?

• TFDA and BAPHIQ expertise — we handle the paperwork most freight forwarders won’t touch
• Short transit, geographic advantage — sea from Hai Phong to Kaohsiung is just 2.5 days, far faster than US or Australia routes
• Door-to-door — pickup at your door in Vietnam, delivery at the door in Taiwan
• 100% declared-value insurance included on every shipment
• Real-time tracking with proactive customs updates
• 24/7 hotline for questions during transit

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to ship to Taiwan?

Pricing depends on weight, volumetric size, service tier (express, standard, or sea), and whether the shipment requires TFDA processing. Call +84 938 373 343 or request a quote online for an exact landed cost — we quote freight plus estimated duty and VAT so there are no surprises.

How long does shipping from Vietnam to Taiwan take?

• Express: 3-5 business days
• Standard: 5-7 business days
• Sea freight: 5-10 days total (about 2.5 days at sea on the Hai Phong → Kaohsiung leg)

Taiwan is one of the fastest international destinations from Vietnam thanks to its geographic proximity.

Can I ship beef jerky or dried pork to Taiwan?

No. Taiwan bans all meat and meat products from Vietnam — fresh, frozen, cured, dried, and processed — due to African Swine Fever restrictions. This includes Vietnamese sausages (giò, chả), beef jerky, pork jerky, pork floss, and items like rice cakes containing meat. Penalties for undeclared meat are NTD 10,000-1,000,000 (approximately USD 320-32,000) and the goods are destroyed.

Do food labels really need to be in Traditional Chinese?

Yes — mandatory. Every food product imported into Taiwan must carry a Traditional Chinese label including product name, ingredient list, allergen declarations, nutrition facts, country of origin, and the importer’s TFDA registration number. We can help you connect with Taiwan-side partners who relabel before customs clearance.

Can I ship Vietnamese food and snacks to Taiwan?

Yes — dried foods, packaged snacks, processed dried seafood, and bottled seasonings are routinely shipped. The catch is paperwork: TFDA registration plus Traditional Chinese labels. We’ll review your specific items and tell you exactly what’s needed before pickup.

What documents do I need to ship?

• Sender’s national ID, citizen ID, or passport
• Recipient’s full address and phone number in Taiwan
• A description of the contents (item, quantity, declared value)
• For food: ingredient information, expiration dates, and any existing label artwork

Do you offer free pickup?

Yes. Free door pickup in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, scheduled pickup elsewhere.

Is my shipment insured?

Yes — 100% declared-value insurance is included on every shipment.

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Visiting Vietnam as a tourist? Ship souvenirs and excess baggage home with free hotel pickup → Tourist Shipping Service — see also our souvenir shipping guide for packing tips that apply directly to Taiwan-bound parcels.

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Ready to ship to Taiwan? Get a transparent quote and door pickup from Gateway Express.

📞 Hotline: +84 938 373 343
📧 Email: info@gatewayexpress.com.vn
🏢 Office: 72/5 Giai Phong St., Tan Son Nhat Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Your trusted Vietnam-Taiwan shipping partner.

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Packaging & shipping operations at the Gateway Express warehouse

Gateway Express staff packing parcels

Team sorting and preparing international shipments

Warehouse staging area for international freight

Gateway Express warehouse ready for dispatch

Weighing and labelling parcels for shipment

Carefully packaged parcels awaiting pickup

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Send us a message on Zalo for a custom quote. We typically reply within 5 minutes during business hours.

Message us on Zalo Hotline: 0938 373 343

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Why Choose Gateway Express?

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Hotline 24/7: 0938 373 343 | 0944 247 267