Want to ship your Taobao goodies to South Africa? We offer professional South Africa parcel forwarding services that support one-stop Taobao consolidation. Save time and effort! Discover the most reliable shipping solution to South Africa and have your shopping haul delivered with ease!
Shipping Rates from China to South Africa
China – South Africa Dedicated Line
| Warehouse | Shipping Method | Destination | Transit Time |
| Shenzhen | Dedicated Line | South Africa | 8–12 days |
| General Goods | |||
| Weight Range | Shipping Fee | Handling Fee | |
| 0 ＜ P ≤ 1 kg | ¥156 / 1 kg | ¥39 | |
| 1 ＜ P ≤ 10 kg | ¥150 / 1 kg | ¥42 | |
FAQ
Can Taobao ship directly to South Africa? How does parcel forwarding work? +
Taobao does not ship directly to South Africa, but you can easily forward your parcels using our South Africa forwarding service! Just enter our warehouse address when placing your order on Taobao. Once all your packages arrive, we’ll consolidate, remove excess packaging, and ship them together to South Africa—cost-effective and convenient!
Is it safe to use Taobao parcel forwarding to South Africa? How long does it take? +
Our Taobao to South Africa forwarding service is stable and secure, with full tracking throughout the journey. The process is managed by a professional team to ensure each package is delivered safely. Shipping usually takes 7–15 working days depending on the method selected and customs clearance in South Africa.
Free Services
- Package quantity check: Free
- Storage fee: Free for up to 90 days, ¥1 RMB/item/day thereafter
- Package reception: Free
- Photos: Free (2 photos)
- Unpacking: Free
Value-Added Services
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Inspection (including counting):
- Small package (≤ 2 kg): ¥7 RMB/item
- Medium package (2 kg ＜ weight ≤ 10 kg): ¥14 RMB/item
- Large package (> 10 kg): ¥30 RMB/item
- Package consolidation: Free for up to 10 items, ¥1 RMB/item for any extra
- Package splitting: ¥7 RMB/order (each order can be split into up to 12 packages; each package will be charged shipping separately)
- Reinforced packaging: ¥10 RMB/box
- Insurance: ¥20 RMB/order (covers loss only, not damage)
- Fragile protection: ¥15 RMB/box
- Tax payment service: ~5% service fee based on the tax amount
- Return handling: ¥7 RMB/item
- Purchasing service: 15% of the total item value
- Address change fee: ¥210 RMB/order
Notes
- Handling fee for small packages: A ¥12 RMB handling fee applies to packages weighing less than 1 kg.
- One item: The smallest shipping unit.
- One box: One external packaging unit, which may contain multiple items.
- One shipment/order: Refers to one shipping order, including all items submitted in a single order.
- General goods: Domestic brands, clothing, shoes, bags, daily necessities, non-electric, non-magnetic items, general toys, accessories, stationery (excluding liquids), small quantity of books, etc. (Please consult customer service for specifics.)
- Special goods (sensitive items): F-brands, food, liquids, cosmetics, items with built-in batteries, motors, magnetic devices, epidemic prevention items, etc. (Please consult customer service for specifics.)
- Reinforced packaging: For valuable or fragile goods. We replace the box with a high-quality one and reinforce with bubble wrap, fragile stickers, plastic corner protectors, etc.
- Fragile protection: Includes reinforced packaging, with an additional 3 layers of bubble wrap wrapped around the outer box.
- Insurance: If insurance is purchased, compensation will be based on actual value, with a maximum claim of ¥2000.
- Default billing rule: The greater of the volumetric weight (L × W × H / 5000) or actual weight will be charged.
Important Notice
- Sender responsibility: The sender must truthfully declare the contents of the package. Any consequences such as customs seizure, returns, or fines caused by false or misleading declarations will be borne by the sender.
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Prohibited export items (All packages are strictly inspected. The following items will be confiscated):
- Tobacco products (including e-cigarettes and related products)
- Alcohol
- Fresh animals/plants (including seeds)
- Bank card kits
- Flammable and explosive items
- Corrosives
- Illegal knives
- Weapons
- Fireworks
- Drugs and related ingredients
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Important Reminder:
- Before registering and submitting orders, customers should carefully read and understand the terms and channel-specific notes to avoid unnecessary risks and disputes.
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