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There are several ways to shop in the United States:

1. Use Taobao Consolidation
   • Set the delivery address: Open the Taobao app, in the "My Taobao" - "Settings" option, switch the region to the United States, and add the corresponding overseas delivery address.
   • Select products and place an order: Select products and add them to the shopping cart as you would in China, and click Checkout to place the order. When placing an order, please check whether the product supports consolidated shipping. If not, it cannot be shipped through consolidated shipping.
   • Choose a shipping company and logistics method: After payment, the goods will be sent to the transit warehouse of the official third-party express company. In terms of logistics method selection, you can choose according to your own needs and the characteristics of each express company.
   • Combine packages and pay freight: After all the goods are in the warehouse, multiple packages can be combined into one box, weighed, and the freight is settled according to the weight and shipped. Please note that currently the incoming packages can be stored in the warehouse for free for 20 days, and an additional storage fee of 1 yuan will be charged for each day after that.
   • Query logistics information: After the purchase is completed, click "Logistics Center" on the homepage to query the logistics order. You can also contact the official customer service directly through the novice guide logistics assistant to resolve your doubts.
2. With the help of a forwarding company
   • Choosing a forwarding company: Choose a forwarding company with a good reputation, high-quality services and reasonable prices. You can refer to factors such as the forwarding company's size, years of operation, user reviews and charging standards to make your choice.
   • Get the forwarding address: Contact the forwarding company to obtain its warehouse address in China.
   • Place an order on Taobao and send it to the forwarding warehouse: After purchasing goods on Taobao, fill in the delivery address as the warehouse address provided by the forwarding company, and the goods will be sent to the forwarding warehouse first.
   • Operation and delivery by the forwarding company: After the forwarding warehouse receives the goods, it will conduct security checks, take photos for inspection, unpack, close boxes, pack, and other operations. After confirmation, you need to pay the corresponding international freight according to the shipping method and fee standards provided by the forwarding company. The forwarding company will then send the package to the United States.
   • Tracking logistics information: After the forwarding company ships the package, it will provide a waybill number. You can use the waybill number to track the package's transportation status on the forwarding company's official website or related logistics query platforms until you receive the package.
3. Using Taobao Overseas Edition or purchasing services
   • Taobao Overseas Edition: You can try using Taobao Overseas Edition for shopping, but the selection range and services of some products may be different from the domestic version.
   • Purchasing service: Find a professional purchasing service platform or personal purchasing agent, such as Convenience Shopping. You only need to submit the Taobao product link, and the purchasing agent will handle other matters in one stop. However, you need to choose a purchasing agent with a reliable reputation to avoid risks.

Xianyu can ship goods abroad through a groupage service. However, it should be noted that as a second-hand platform, individual sellers on Xianyu usually do not send international orders directly. To send goods abroad, you can choose to transfer them through international express or private groupage companies (such as JYS). International express usually has more restrictions, especially strict control over prohibited or sensitive items, while private groupage companies are not subject to these restrictions and can provide better packaging services, which are especially suitable for goods that require special protection.

Items purchased on Taobao can be shipped directly to the United States. Method 1: Place an order on Taobao and choose official direct mail. It is worth noting that if the direct mail items exceed the tax-free amount, you need to pay the tax yourself; Method 2: Use the consolidated shipping service. You can first send the goods to the consolidated shipping warehouse in China. The consolidated shipping company will collect your packages and forward them to the United States by air or sea. This method is usually cheaper than official direct mail, but it takes some time.

Yes. When shopping on Taobao, if the merchant supports official direct mail, you can directly choose to send the goods to the United States. However, it should be noted that if the price of the goods exceeds the prescribed tax-free amount, you may need to pay customs duties. In addition, you can also choose to use a third-party shipping company. Fill in the warehouse address provided by the shipping company when placing an order. The shipping company will collect your packages and then transport them to the United States by air or sea. This allows more flexibility in choosing the mode of transportation and saves shipping costs.

The cost of shipping from Taobao to the United States is roughly as follows (the price includes international shipping costs, import and export costs, customs clearance costs, tariffs, and local delivery costs.):

• Air Freight General Cargo: First weight ¥108 / 500g, Additional weight ¥32 / 500g;
• Air Freight Sensitive Goods: First weight ¥122 / 500g, Additional weight ¥45 / 500g.
• General cargo by sea express ship: ¥26 / 1kg, starting from 21 kg;
• Sea freight for sensitive goods: ¥33 / 1kg, starting from 21 kg.

Whether you choose air or sea freight, our rates cover the entire journey, ensuring your package arrives safely and smoothly in the United States.

After placing an order on the shopping platform, the warehouse address to be shipped to needs to be filled in:

• Recipient: Member Number (0001);

• Phone: +86 181 2985 5839;

• Mailing address: 1st Floor, Building D, Donghaiwang Building, Bantian, Longgang District, Shenzhen, Guangdong;

For delivery to the United States, members are required to fill in the delivery address in the United States.

The time it takes to ship from Taobao to the United States depends mainly on the shipping method you choose:

• Air Freight: Usually takes 5-10 business days to arrive in the United States.
• Sea freight: It takes 15-30 working days, depending on the route and logistics company.

It should be noted that the above time only refers to the transportation time, which does not include the delivery time and customs clearance time. If you choose air transportation, the overall time will be faster, but the cost will be relatively high; while sea transportation is more economical, but the transportation time is longer, which is suitable for consumers who are not in a hurry to receive the goods.

The time it takes to ship Taobao goods by air to the United States usually depends on multiple factors, such as the logistics company, the destination city, customs clearance efficiency, etc. Generally speaking, the air freight transportation time is roughly 7 to 15 working days, which may include the following stages:

1. Processing time of the consolidation warehouse: It usually takes 1-3 working days for the goods to be shipped from the Taobao merchant to the consolidation warehouse.
2. Air Freight Transportation Time: It usually takes 5-10 business days for the package to arrive in the United States from the consolidation warehouse by air, depending on the airline, flight schedule and transportation route.
3. Customs clearance and delivery: After arriving in the United States, the goods need to go through customs clearance, which takes about 1-3 working days. After customs clearance, the package will be delivered to the final destination through local logistics, which usually takes 1-2 working days.

If you use expedited air freight service, the time may be shortened, perhaps only 5-7 working days, but the cost is also relatively high.

It is recommended to choose a reputable consolidation service provider to ensure a smooth and timely transportation process.

The time it takes to ship Xianyu and Taobao to the United States depends on the shipping method you choose. Generally speaking, there are two types of shipping: fast ship and slow ship:

• Express Ship: Usually takes 16-25 working days to arrive.
• Slow ship: It takes more than 25 days.

Although the shipping time is relatively long whether it is a fast ship or a slow ship, the cost of sea transportation is more economical than air transportation, and it is suitable for consumers who shop in bulk or have low requirements for shipping time.

Generally speaking, Taobao products are not directly shipped to the United States for free, but there are several situations or methods that can achieve similar free shipping or discount effects:

• Free shipping by merchants: Some Taobao merchants will provide free overseas shipping services, which are usually clearly marked on the product details page. However, such merchants are relatively rare. Generally, some large brand merchants provide free shipping services in order to expand overseas markets, or the products themselves are high-priced and have large profit margins, so they can afford the overseas shipping costs.
• Taobao Consolidation: Taobao's official consolidation can save shipping costs to a certain extent, but it is not completely free shipping. It provides a variety of transportation methods and different charging standards, and charges are based on factors such as the weight and volume of the package.
• Forwarding company discounts: When using a forwarding company, some forwarding companies will launch preferential activities, such as freight subsidies, free orders for new users, etc., to reduce freight costs.

When doing consolidated shipping in the United States, shipping is one of the optional modes of transportation. Shipping is divided into two types: fast ship and slow ship. You can flexibly choose the transportation method that suits you according to your actual needs, such as timeliness requirements, urgency of the goods, and budget considerations.

You can refer to the following criteria to determine which one is more suitable for your needs:

1. Shipping time
   • A good shipping company should provide stable and fast shipping time. By understanding the average shipping time and whether it can deliver on time, you can judge whether the company can meet your time requirements.
2. Prices and Charges
   • Reasonable and transparent charges are key to judging whether a shipping company is reliable. Make sure you understand how their freight rates are calculated, especially:
     • Are there clear standards for first weight and subsequent weight charges?
     • Whether the method of calculating volumetric weight is fair and transparent to avoid hidden costs during transportation;
     • Check whether there are other additional charges (such as customs clearance fees, delivery fees, etc.) to avoid the shipping cost far exceeding the value of the product itself.
3. Quality of Service
   • Service quality is an indispensable element of a good experience with a shipping company:
     • Package tracking: A good shipping company should provide real-time package tracking services so that customers can keep track of the package’s transportation status and location at any time.
     • Customer service response: Whether the customer service team is professional, patient, and responsive is also an important criterion for judging service quality. Good customer service can answer questions and handle problems in a timely manner.
     • Warehousing service: If free warehousing service or reasonably charged warehousing service is provided and the packages are properly stored, this can effectively improve logistics efficiency and reduce unnecessary delays.
4. Transport safety
   • The shipping company should have a complete logistics system and packaging process to ensure that the parcel is not damaged or lost during transportation. In terms of lost, returned, damaged, buckled, delayed and other issues during transportation, there should be a complete after-sales guarantee so that users can have no worries when encountering problems.
5. Value-added Services
   • Some additional value-added services can greatly enhance the customer experience:
   • Photo verification: Some companies provide free photo verification services to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the products.
   • Unpacking to reduce weight, and consolidating packages: These services help reduce shipping costs and ensure the safety of your packages.
   • One-click combined shipment and forwarding: Whether the system can accept parcels from major e-commerce platforms and support convenient services such as one-click combined shipment and forwarding to overseas destinations can also provide customers with a more efficient experience.