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Ship a container to Taiwan

Container shipping services to Taiwan offering the most reliable Ocean freight with the cheapest shipping rates to Taiwan with a faster transit time to ship a 20ft container or a, 40ft container to the major ports in Taiwan.

Shipping a container to Taiwan has never been easier than with BR LOGISTICS COMPANY, which provides the most reliable container shipping service to Taiwan.

Ship a container to Taiwan

Ship a container to the major ports in Taiwan: Port of Kaohsiung, Port of Taichung, Port of Keelung, Port of Hualien, Port of Anping, Port of Taipei, Port of Suao

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How much does it cost to ship a container to Taiwan?

How much does it cost to ship a container to Taiwan, the average price to ship a container to Taiwan is from $850 to $4500 US Dollars. The shipping timeline to ship a full container to Taiwan ranges depending on the size of the container (20ft or 40ft), and the schedule route, please contact our quotation team to receive a detailed rate to ship your container to the port in Taiwan.

How much does it cost to ship a 20ft container to Taiwan, the average price to ship a 20ft container to Taiwan is from $850 to $1530. The shipping timeline to ship a 20 foot container to Taiwan ranges depending on the route.

How much does it cost to ship a 40ft container to Taiwan, the average price to ship a 40ft container to Taiwan is from $850 to $4500. The shipping timeline to ship a 40 foot container to Taiwan ranges depending on the route.

Historical ocean freight rates to ship a container to Taiwan:

Will ocean freight rates go down to ship to Taiwan in 2023?, Yes the rates slowly began falling in the first quarter of 2023 and are expected to continue to drop, little by little. You calculate the ocean freight rate based on oil prices (BAF), cargo dimensions, weight, port of export, port of destination, and season congestion. The following annual chart is showing the prices and costs for the year 2023 for average maritime freight to send containers to Taiwan.

These prices do not include additional or unforeseen costs that may be added during the course of your reservation or shipment itself. These are not the current or final price to ship your container, please request a rate for an updated price.

¿How long does it take to ship a container to Taiwan?

The average transit time to ship a container to Taiwan is from 4 weeks to 6 weeks.

Estimated transit time to ship a container to Taiwan:

The average transit times and sailing schedule to ship your container to Taiwan from the major ports in the world as from the United States ports, Europen ports, and Asian ports.

Continent of origin Country of origin Port of origin Port of destination Transit time (days) 20DV FCL
40HQ FCL
Europe Spain Barcelona Keelung 35 2115€
Europe Spain Valencia Keelung 32 2115€
Europe Spain Algeciras Keelung 35 2115€
Europe Netherlands Rotterdam Keelung 40 1850€
North America United States New York Keelung 38 $3500
North America United States Miami Keelung 35 $3850
North America United States Los Angeles Keelung 15 $1500
North America United States Houston TX Keelung 52 $3650
Asia China Shanghai Keelung 15 $1350

Shortest transit time to ship a container to Taiwan:

One of the fastest transit times to ship a container to Taiwan is the route from Valencia Spain to Taiwan with an average of 15 to 25 shipping days. The next fastest route to ship your ocean container to Taiwan is from New York USA to the port of Keelung Taiwan, with an average transit time of 30 to 38 days.

Longest transit times to ship a container to Taiwan:

The longest or slowest transit time to ship a container to Taiwan is from the port of Houston Texas, with an estimated average transit time between 45 and 52 days. The next longest route is from the port of Barcelona Spain, with an average transit time of 38-42 days.

How much does it cost to ship a container from USA to Taiwan?

How much does it cost to ship a container from USA to Taiwan?, the average price to ship a container from the United States to Taiwan is from $850 to $4500 US Dollars.

Container shipping rates from USA to Taiwan

These are the average prices to ship a container from the United States to Taiwan with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in the United States to Taiwan for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Taiwan.

Container shipping service to Taiwan Type of container Ocean freight rates to Taiwan:
How much does it cost to ship a container from Boston to Taiwan. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from New York to Taiwan 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from New Jersey to Taiwan 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Norfolk to Taiwan 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Baltimore to Taiwan 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Charleston to Taiwan 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Savannah to Taiwan 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Brunswick to Taiwan 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Jacksonville to Taiwan 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Miami to Taiwan 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Houston Texas to Taiwan 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Galveston to Taiwan 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Freeport Texas to Taiwan 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from California to Taiwan 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Tacoma to Taiwan 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Washington to Taiwan 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Canadá to Taiwan 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: $2500 20FT
average price from: $4550 40FT

How long does it take to ship a container from USA to Taiwan?

Estimated transit time to ship a container from the United States to Taiwan, the average transit time to ship a container from the USA to Taiwan is from 18 to 35 days.

How much does it cost to ship a container from Spain to Taiwan?

How much does it cost to ship a container from Spain to Taiwan?, the average price to ship a container from Spain to Taiwan is from 1150€ to 4550€ Euros.

Container shipping rates from Spain to Taiwan

These are the average prices to ship a container from Spain to Taiwan with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in Spain to Taiwan for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Taiwan.

Container shipping service to Taiwan Type of container Ocean freight rates to Taiwan:
How much does it cost to ship a container from Valencia to Taiwan 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €1150 20FT
average price from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Barcelona a Taiwan 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €1150 20FT
average price from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Málaga to Taiwan 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €1150 20FT
average price from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Vigo to Taiwan 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €1150 20FT
average price from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Bilbao to Taiwan 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €1150 20FT
average price from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Santander to Taiwan 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €1150 20FT
average price from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Madrid to Taiwan 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average price from: €1150 20FT
average price from: €4550 40FT

How long does it take to ship a container from Spain to Taiwan?

Estimated transit time to ship a container from Spain to Taiwan, the average transit time to ship a container from Spain to Taiwan is from 25 to 35 days.

How much does it cost to ship a container from Europe to Taiwan?

How much does it cost to ship a container from Europe to Taiwan?, the average price to ship a container from Europe to Taiwan is from 2500€ to 5500€ Euros.

Container shipping rates from Europe to Taiwan

These are the average prices to ship a container from Europe to Taiwan with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in Europe to Taiwan for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Taiwan.

Container shipping service to Taiwan Type of container Ocean freight rates to Taiwan:
How much does it cost to ship a container from Belgium to Taiwan. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €1150 20FT
average prices from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Germany to Taiwan. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €1150 20FT
average prices from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Spain to Taiwan. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €1150 20FT
average prices from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from France to Taiwan. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €1150 20FT
average prices from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Portugal to Taiwan. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €1150 20FT
average prices from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Italy to Taiwan. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €1150 20FT
average prices from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Switzerland to Taiwan. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €1150 20FT
average prices from: €4550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from United Kingdom to Taiwan. 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: €1150 20FT
average prices from: €4550 40FT

How long does it take to ship a container from Europe to Taiwan?

Estimated transit time to ship a container from Europe to Taiwan, the average transit time to ship a container from Europe to Taiwan is from 18 to 35 days.

How much does it cost to ship a container from China to Taiwan?

How much does it cost to ship a container from China to Taiwan?, the average price to ship a container from China to Taiwan is from $850 to $3500 US Dollars.

Container shipping rates from China to Taiwan

These are the average prices to ship a container from China to Taiwan with the cheapest rates for loading and shipping containers from the major ports in China to Taiwan for 20ft and 40ft containers (FCL) with all types of cargo such as: commercial cargo, vehicles, or personal effects for international shipments to Taiwan.

Container shipping service to Taiwan Type of container Ocean freight rates to Taiwan:
How much does it cost to ship a container from Shanghai to Taiwan 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $850 20FT
average prices from: $1550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Qingdao to Taiwan 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $850 20FT
average prices from: $1550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Shenzhen to Taiwan 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $850 20FT
average prices from: $1550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Tianjin to Taiwan 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $850 20FT
average prices from: $1550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Ningbo to Taiwan 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $850 20FT
average prices from: $1550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Hong Kong to Taiwan 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $850 20FT
average prices from: $1550 40FT
How much does it cost to ship a container from Guangzhou to Taiwan 20 foot container FCL
40 foot container FCL
average prices from: $850 20FT
average prices from: $1550 40FT

How long does it take to ship a container from China to Taiwan?

Estimated transit time to ship a container from the China to Taiwan, the average transit time to ship a container from China to Taiwan is from 15 to 25 days.

Price factor to ship a container to Taiwan:

The cost of shipping to ship a container to Taiwan from abroad will vary depending on the type of sea container you chose to ship, the fuel price (BAF), the dimensions and weight of the cargo, the shipping company or steamship line you hire to send the container, the destination port in Taiwan, the location of your cargo in abroad from where you plan to export it to Taiwan, and what route you choose to ship your container, if it is a direct route or with transshipment.

Only once we have that information we will be able to more accurately estimate the costs to ship your container to Taiwan from any port in the world.

 

Online container shipping rate calculator to Taiwan from overseas:

With BR LOGISTICS COMPANY and our ocean freight calculator you can request a rate online, we made over 10000 rates per year to ship containers to Taiwan. Get the most updated container prices from many carriers using the get a quote request.

How to export a container to Taiwan?

Exporting goods in an ocean container to Taiwan begins with an ocean freight cost of between $850 USD to $4550 USD for shipment from the port of export to the port of import in Taiwan, plus Philippine customs import fees that are applied on the import of goods to be imported into Taiwan, which will be an average of 0% to 20% tariffs + 5% customs VAT (VAT), calculated on the cost, insurance and freight value (CIF), to pay import taxes in Taiwan. You are exempt from paying these tariffs or a lesser amount will be paid, when the importer accepts a trade agreement between Taiwan and the United States or between Taiwan and the European Union, when so established by some Taiwan regulations for import without taxes to Taiwan. Likewise, everything must be effectively paid to Customs + other expenses not invoiced with the ocean freight or customs fee to carry out the container from the port of import, as the local port charges to import all kinds of general cargo to Taiwan.

Can i import cargo via container to Taiwan?

Can a container with commercial merchandise or moving goods be imported to Taiwan from Spain, Europe, China or the United States? The answer is Yes, I can import a container with merchandise, vehicles or moving home to Taiwan from the United States, Spain, Europe, or China if the cargo meets the import standards of Taiwan Customs, so that it can pass the procedure for import and nationalization of merchandise or vehicles in Taiwan.

What documents are needed for customs in Taiwan?

The requirements to import into Taiwan are to present the commercial invoice translated into Taiwanese (or Chinese Mandarin) and the detailed packing list, which must indicate the details of the quantity, the type of product and the shipment location, and then provide the following documents to Customs in Taiwan:

Imports must have the following documentation:

  • Bill of lading manifest, which is used for the import, release, and tax purposes.
  • Tax Identification Number in Taiwan
  • Location of the tariff subheading, and commodity
  • Registration as a importer in Taiwan
  • Taiwan Customs Value Declaration
  • Debt free in Taiwan
  • Taiwan Moving Inventory (original)
  • Have a trade or company patent in Taiwan that must indicate that you are dedicated to importing.
  • Phytosanitary Export Certificate from the country of origin (simple copy)
  • Demonstrate economic solvency in Taiwan
  • Establish the terms of the Incoterms agreement for importation.
  • Find a good customs broker in Taiwan
  • Shipping company’s original bill of lading, sea waybill or airwaybill
  • Packing list
  • Commercial invoice
  • Combined Certificate of Value and Origin (CCVO)
  • Power of attorney that authorizes your customs broker to clear de import for you with Taiwan Customs.

If you need more information to  ship a container to Taiwan you can contact BR LOGISTICS USA o BR LOGISTICS EUROPE

www.brlogistics.net

Tel: +12012015020 USA
Tel: +34628279703 ESPANA
Email: info@brlogistics.net

Taxes and duties to import into Taiwan:

Taxes and duties for importing general items into Taiwan made abroad from Europe, the US, or China will be subject to duty. You have to pay the import tariffs of Taiwan Customs that, as a general rule of import, the ad valorem duty or tariff is paid, which is from 0% to 20% on the CIF value of the container shipment for luxury items such as Tobacco, Alcohol , luxury cars, boats, and for general merchandise will be 0.04%. Additionally, you will have to pay the value added tax (VAT) that corresponds to 5% (VAT), the VAT will be applied to the total price of the import in Incoterm CIF + the Customs tax (tariff). + general import rates in Taiwan. The VAT will be applied to the total price of the import in CIF Incoterm + the Customs tax (tariff). + the general import rates in Taiwan, if the import comes from the European Union or USA and there is a exempted by international agreement between the parties you can exonerate taxes or pay less than the before mentioned.

Import fees in Taiwan:

Most goods imported into Taiwan are subject to duty and Taxes, the rates vary, depending on the type of the product you want to import to Taiwan that are subject to the following rates:

Import rates in Taiwan: General items 0.04%, luxury items up to 20%, VAT (VAT) 5%

How to ship a container to Taiwan?

The first step in shipping a container to Taiwan is to follow the step-by-step guide to shipping a container to Taiwan from the United States, the European Union, Spain, or China and provide your carrier or freight forwarder with the full details to ship your container to Taiwan.

Step-by-step guide to shipping a container to Taiwan:

  1. Search for companies specializing in container transport and offering shipping services to Taiwan.
  2. Request a shipping fee to Taiwan for your container shipment.
  3. Choose the best shipping company to send your container. Depending on your needs, you can choose the following types of sea containers, 20ft or 40ft.
  4. Provide the documents to the shipping company to make the reservation (booking) to send your container to Taiwan.
  5. Load and deliver the container to the port of export for and then satisfy the customs export process to Taiwan.
  6. Make the payment for freight and port expenses to the transport company (freight forwarder or shipping company).
  7. Send your container release or bill of lading to your customs broker in Taiwan.

Major Ports in Taiwan for shipping and importing cargo in containers

The Below list of ports are the best ones for shipping and importing cargo in sea containers to Taiwan, these are the most important port terminals in Taiwan for the importation of containerized cargo internationally.

Port of Keelung

Address: No.1, Chung-Cheng Road Keelung Taiwan
Coordenadas: 25° 8' 54" N 121° 45' 20" E

Port of Kaohsiung

Address: 62 Linhai 2nd Road. Gushan District Kaohsiung Taiwan
Coordinates: 22° 33' 55" N 120° 18' 40" E

Port of Hualien

Address: No.66, Hai-an Rd., Hualien City, Hualien County 970, Taiwan Coordinates: 23° 59' 14" N 121° 38' 2" E

Port of Taichung

Address: No.2 ,Chung-Chi Rd., Sec. 3 Taichung County Wu-Chi Taiwan
Coordinates: 24° 15' 30" N 120° 30' 22" E

Port of Suao

Address: Suao, Taiwan
Coordinates: 24º 34' 59'' N, 121º 50' 60'' E

Port of Anping

Address: Anping Taiwan Coordinates: 22º 57' 46'' N, 120º 10' 6'' E

Taipei Port

Address: No.123 Shan Gang Rd Bali Township Taipei Taiwan
Coordinates: 25º 1' 12'' N, 121º 18' 36'' E

What are the advantages of shipping containers to export your cargo to Taiwan ?

Advantages of container shipping service to Taiwan :

  • Ocean freight rates are competitive.
  • You can send all kinds of transportable cargo.
  • Containers have good storage capacity.
  • They do not have weather problems for shipments
  • More international reach thanks to container ports all over the world
  • Streamlined procedures for exports and imports in Taiwan
  • Trip frequency & Schedule options with transhipments.
  • Fast shipping speed if you choose a good sea shipping route to Taiwan
  • You can send more weight than air transport
  • The cargo is protected inside the maritime container

Top 10 best shipping routes to ship containers to Taiwan

In BR LOGISTICS company we offer many options of routes to ship containers to Taiwan from Spain, the United States, Europe, and China. The following are the 10 most popular busiest shipping routes to Taiwan used by exporters and importers around the world.

International origin port Destination port in Taiwan
Port of Antwerp Belgium Port of destination: Keelung; Port Code: TWKEL
Port of Bremerhaven Germany Port of destination: Puerto Kaohsiung ; Port Code: TWKHH
Port of Rotterdam Netherlands Port of destination: Puerto Hualien; Port Code: TWHUN
Port of Barcelona Spain Port of destination: Taichung; Port Code: TWTXG
Port of Valencia Spain Port of destination: Taipei; Port Code: TWTPE
Port of Savona Italy Port of destination: Puerto de Anping; Port Code: TWAPG
Port of New York United States Port of destination: Taipei; Port Code: TWTPE
Port of Los Angeles California United States Port of destination: Keelung; Port Code: TWKEL
Port of Miami Florida United States Port of destination: Taipei; Port Code: TWTPE
Port of Houston Texas United States Port of destination: Puerto Kaohsiung ; Port Code: TWKHH

Best Shipping Companies to Ship Containers to Taiwan :

These are some of the top international shipping companies to send containers to Taiwan that strikes a delicate balance between fast and cheap international shipping services.

  1. Maersk line
  2. Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)
  3. COSCO Group
  4. CMA CGM Group
  5. Hapag-Lloyd
  6. Ocean Network Express (ONE)
  7. Evergreen Marine
  8. Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation
  9. Orient Overseas Container (OOCL)
  10. Zim Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM)

How to ship hazardous dangerous goods in containers to Taiwan?

How to ship hazardous dangerous good internationally to Taiwan ? To ship a container with IMO or Hazmat dangerous products to Taiwan a series of shipping requirements must be met, such as the MSDS of the cargo to be shipped, the DGD for the maritime transport of dangerous goods and hiring a specialized shipping carrier or forwarder for the transport of dangerous goods internationally.

One of the most important steps in shipping hazardous materials by sea freight containers are Packing and documentation. Packing dangerous goods (Hazmat) is different than normal shipments.

List of steps to follow to send a container with dangerous goods (IMO-Hazmat) to Taiwan :

  1. Inform the shipping company of the type of IMO and cargo that you want to ship to Taiwan.
  2. Comprobar que la mercancía IMO este en buenas condiciones para poder ser cargado en el barco. Check that the IMO cargo is in good conditions to be able to be loaded on the ship.
  3. The container must be labeled on all its faces with the corresponding IMO label.
  4. Check with the shipping company that the IMO container will be accepted in Taiwan.
  5.  Make a booking with the shipping company like IMO to send the container to Taiwan.
  6. The Shipper or exporter of the container has to provide the MSDS of the merchandise to validate the parameters of hazardous materials
  7. Finally, the consignor or importer has to inform Customs in Taiwan that he is going to import an IMO container.

What is an IMO shipment?

An IMO shipment is the transport of dangerous goods, both in a container, as by plane, or land transport, the name IMO is due to the acronym  International Maritime Organization and includes all those dangerous transportable products and materials that due to their characteristics represent a risk to the safety of ships, planes, or trucks, to the health of the environment and people.

IMO types, classification of dangerous goods:

  • Class 1. Explosives.
  • Class 2. Gases.
  • Class 3. Flammable liquids.
  • Class 4. Flammable solids.
  • Class 5. Oxidizers and organic peroxides.
  • Class 6. Toxic.
  • Class 7. Radioactive material.
  • Class 8. Corrosive.
  • Class 9. Miscellaneous dangerous objects

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