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Our company is an electronic component supplier based in Shanghai, and we recently need to send a batch of express samples to our new clients in Taiwan. This is our first time handling cross-strait express shipments, so we would like to ask for advice: 1. We’ve heard that there are special regulatory requirements for cross-strait express shipments. What items are prohibited from being sent? What should we pay attention to during declaration? 2. Which express company is the most reliable? What are the general delivery times and costs? 3. The client requires monthly settlement, but we want to receive the full payment upfront. How can we negotiate this safely and securely?
Kevin LinYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Trade Solutions ManagerStart a Chat
The supervision of cross-strait express shipments is stricter than that of international shipments. You must accurately declare the HS code，and electronic components must be specified by their specific models，rather than being generically listed as "electronic parts". Pay attention to the special restrictions list for cross-strait trade，as some semiconductor products require licenses. The declared value must be accurate，under-declaring it will lead to increased scrutiny by customs and may even result in being added to the blacklist. Be sure to prepare invoices，packing lists，certificates of origin，and copies of 3C certification products that should accompany the goods. Special reminder: The customs clearance process for personal receipts and corporate receipts is different. Please ensure that the client's company tax number is accurate and correct.
Victor SunYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
Trade Risk Control ManagerStart a Chat
For express deliveries from Shanghai to Taiwan, the preferred options are SF Express International or DHL, with delivery times of 3-5 working days. For 1kg of documents, the cost is approximately 200-300 RMB, while the first-weight charge for goods is around 350-450 RMB for 500g. For electronic components, DHL is recommended due to its strong customs clearance capabilities.
Operating process:
- Place an online order.
- Print a Chinese-English commercial invoice (stamped with the company’s official seal) and attach it to the goods.
- Attach a "fragile" label to the outer box.
- Recommend selecting the DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid) service, with the recipient paying customs duties.
- Use anti-static bags and foam packaging.
- Remember to purchase insurance at a rate of 0.03% of the total value.
- Avoid shipping on Fridays, as Taiwanese customs offices are closed on weekends, which may delay customs clearance.
Grace WangYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior Foreign Trade ConsultantStart a Chat
The risk of monthly settlement with new clients is too high. It is recommended to insist on "delivery upon receipt of payment". Sales pitch: "For first-time cooperation clients, we require prepayment, which is our financial system. Please understand. Once the cooperation stabilizes, you can apply for a 30-day monthly settlement." If the client insists, you can compromise with "50% prepayment and 50% payment upon receipt of the bill of lading copy". Add a clause in the contract: "If the customs clearance fails due to Taiwan's import control, the paid amount will not be refunded, and the buyer will bear the freight cost for returning the goods." For payment, recommend Western Union or TT telegraphic transfer. During email communication, draft the customs clearance requirements and payment terms into a PDF confirmation letter, and ask the client to stamp and return it. This is both professional and provides evidence.