A Moving Company for Relocation to Taiwan

A household move to Taiwan can involve several transport and handling stages. Goods may travel from the UK property to an export warehouse, into a shared or dedicated container, through a Taiwanese port and customs facility, and finally by road to the delivery address.

Move Home Easy brings together those stages as one organised service. We start by assessing what you are moving and the amount of packed space it is likely to occupy. We can then compare shared-container shipping, a dedicated container and air freight based on your volume, timetable and budget.

The right freight option starts with volume and timing. Boxes, selected furniture and smaller households commonly use groupage, while a larger furnished home may justify a dedicated 20-foot or 40-foot container. A compact air shipment can carry urgent belongings ahead of the sea freight.

The destination address matters as well. Deliveries into Taipei, New Taipei and other dense urban areas may involve apartment access, loading restrictions, service lifts and limited parking. Deliveries to central, southern, eastern or mountain locations can require additional domestic road transport.

Move Home Easy manages the removals and shipping side of the relocation. Before the arrangements are finalised, confirm property-specific rules directly with the landlord, estate agent, building management office or employer responsible for the accommodation.

Who is this service suitable for?

• UK residents relocating to Taiwan for employment
• Families moving to Taipei, Taichung, Kaohsiung or another Taiwanese city
• Taiwan residents returning after living in the UK
• Couples moving the contents of a flat or small home
• Students and graduates shipping boxes or personal effects
• Technology and manufacturing companies arranging employee relocations
• Customers sending selected furniture rather than a full household
• People requiring storage before export or after customs clearance

On This Page

1. UK-to-Taiwan relocation services
2. The international moving process
3. Groupage, full containers and air freight
4. Professional export packing
5. Taiwan customs clearance
6. Documents commonly required
7. Restricted and prohibited goods
8. Cost of moving from the UK to Taiwan
9. Shipping and delivery times
10. Taiwan delivery areas
11. Storage during a Taiwan relocation
12. Cars, pets and corporate moves
13. Moving checklist
14. Frequently asked questions

UK-to-Taiwan Relocation Services

The services below can be combined around your move. Before booking, check the written quotation for the agreed scope and any exclusions.

How Moving from the UK to Taiwan Works

Although every household has different needs, most moves from the UK to Taiwan can be organised around the following sequence of practical steps.

Shipping Household Goods to Taiwan

Compare shared-container shipping, sole-use containers and air freight against the same inventory. Volume, urgency, budget and flexibility over delivery dates will help establish which option fits the household.

Shipping Option Comparison

Professional Packing for a Move to Taiwan

Professional export packing helps protect belongings during repeated handling and long-distance transport. It also creates a structured package inventory for the shipping and customs process.

Choose packaging to suit each item: wrap the furniture, use appropriate cartons and add protection for fragile contents. Artwork, antiques, mirrors, glass, stone and awkwardly shaped pieces may benefit from individually made cases.

Items that may need additional preparation

• Pictures, mirrors and framed artwork
• Glass tables and cabinets
• Antiques and sculptures
• Televisions, monitors and audio equipment
• Musical instruments
• Stone and unusually heavy furniture
• Large appliances
• Bicycles and sports equipment
• High-value collections
• Goods requiring custom cases

Taiwan has a humid subtropical climate in much of the island. Goods sensitive to moisture or temperature changes should be identified during the survey so suitable packing and plans for storage can be discussed.

Owner-packed cartons may be possible for some services, but insurance or shipment-protection terms can differ. Ask how owner-packed goods must be listed and which items should only be packed professionally.

Taiwan Customs Clearance for Household Goods

Taiwan does not provide a blanket duty-free relocation allowance for every complete household shipment. Personal and household articles may qualify for passenger exemptions within stated value and quantity limits, while goods above those limits can be subject to normal customs duties, taxes and import requirements.

Taiwan Customs currently combines accompanied and unaccompanied baggage when calculating the passenger allowance. Personal or household articles can receive a total value exemption of up to NTD 35,000, excluding controlled goods, tobacco and alcohol.

When the value of each set or piece does not exceed NTD 10,000, used personal articles in reasonable quantities can be treated separately. Controlled goods, tobacco and alcohol do not receive that used-personal-article exemption.

A full household removal can easily exceed the available passenger allowances. Before the arrangements are finalised, therefore avoid assuming that all used furniture and personal belongings will enter Taiwan without duty or tax. The destination agent or customs broker should review the inventory, values and proposed customs treatment before shipment.

Declaring unaccompanied baggage on arrival

A passenger expecting unaccompanied baggage must declare it to Taiwan Customs through the Red Channel upon arrival. The unaccompanied shipment and the baggage carried by the passenger are considered together when the available exemption is calculated.

The arrival declaration is important. The consignment may lose access to passenger duty and certification exemptions and may instead be handled under normal cargo procedures if the passenger fails to declare the unaccompanied baggage.

Import and clearance deadlines

Unaccompanied baggage must be imported before the passenger enters Taiwan or within six months after the passenger's entry date. Goods arriving outside that period are generally treated as regular cargo instead of qualifying unaccompanied baggage.

Once the aircraft or vessel carrying the unaccompanied baggage arrives in Taiwan, the passenger or an authorised representative must apply for customs clearance within fifteen days. Late application can lead to customs and storage charges.

General import cargo

A shipment that does not qualify as unaccompanied baggage may be cleared under general import-cargo procedures. The consignee or customs broker may need to submit an import declaration, transport document, packing list, invoice or valuation, identity documents and any required permits.

Import declarations for general cargo are normally required within the statutory period after arrival. Warehouse charges can accumulate while documents, permits, examinations and tax payments are being completed.

Customs inspection

Taiwan Customs can review documents, assess customs value, calculate duty and tax, and physically examine a shipment. Other authorities may also inspect regulated food, agricultural, medical, animal or plant products.

Accurate descriptions and early disclosure of restricted, high-value, new and commercial goods can support the process, but no moving company can guarantee exemption from duty, tax or physical examination.

The information in this section is general guidance instead of legal or customs advice. Requirements can change, and Taiwan Customs and other government authorities make all final decisions.

Documents Commonly Needed When Moving to Taiwan

Your checklist will be determined by whether the consignment is treated as unaccompanied baggage or general cargo, the shipping method, the goods and the port of entry. Commonly requested documents can include:

• Passport or Taiwan identification document
• Inbound Passenger Declaration Form showing unaccompanied baggage
• Passport entry stamp or evidence of arrival in Taiwan
• Detailed packing list or inventory
• Bill of lading for sea freight
• Air waybill for air freight
• Invoice, proof of purchase or item valuation where requested
• Import declaration
• Authorisation letter or power of attorney for the customs broker
• Destination address and contact details
• Import permit for restricted or high-value goods where required
• Certificates or approvals from food, agricultural or other authorities
• Vehicle documents where a car is being imported separately

Names should be consistent across the passport, shipping document, inventory and customs authorisation. Tell the moving team promptly if the consignee changes, a new passport is issued or the travel schedule changes.

The packing list should use clear descriptions. Examples include “used kitchen utensils”, “adult clothing”, “children's books”, “bedding”, “used ornaments” and “small household electrical items”. Avoid describing every carton simply as “miscellaneous”.

Keep electronic copies of the main documents available while the consignment is in transit in case the destination agent or Customs needs further information.

How Much Does It Cost to Move from the UK to Taiwan?

There is no single reliable price for a UK-to-Taiwan removal. When assessing the total, take the consignment volume, shipping method, packing, collection access, destination delivery, storage and any specialist requirements into account.

Shipment Volume

Packed volume is a major part of international-removal pricing. Measurements commonly use cubic metres or cubic feet and need to allow for the space taken by export packing.

A survey is more reliable than estimating by bedroom count. Two properties with the same number of rooms can contain very different amounts of furniture, books, clothing and stored belongings.

Decluttering before the survey may reduce packing and freight costs. Consider whether bulky, low-value furniture is suitable for the destination property and whether replacing it locally would be more practical.

Shipping Method

Groupage spreads container space and transport costs between customers. A dedicated container provides sole use but the complete container cost is assigned to one move. Air freight is faster and generally more expensive for larger volumes.

UK Collection Access

Labour and vehicle costs can be affected by parking restrictions, stairs, long carrying distances and difficult road access. Provide the full postcode and accurate access information before the quotation is finalised.

Taiwan Delivery Access

The destination plan can be affected by apartment buildings, narrow streets, restricted loading areas, mountain roads and long-distance domestic deliveries. A shuttle vehicle, additional carrying work or overnight transport may be needed for some addresses.

Packing and Specialist Handling

A full export-pack service uses more labour and materials than a limited service. Artwork, antiques, pianos, stone, safes and other unusual items may require custom packing or specialist equipment.

Storage

Storage charges may include intake handling, a weekly or monthly storage rate and a later release or redelivery fee. Ask where the goods will be stored, the minimum period and how much notice is required.

Customs Duties and Taxes

The combined passenger allowance for personal and household articles is limited. Goods above the applicable exemptions, alongside controlled, commercial or otherwise ineligible goods, can create duty, tax, permit, inspection and handling charges.

Insurance or Shipment Protection

Check the protection included in your quote, any additional cover available and the rules for owner-packed or high-value items. Suitable photographs, invoices and valuations can help document the belongings before collection.

Questions to ask when comparing quotations

• Is the quotation door to door or port to port?
• Does it include professional export packing?
• Does it include collection from my UK address?
• Is the shipment groupage or a dedicated container?
• Does it include Taiwan customs-clearance handling?
• Does it include delivery to my exact city and district?
• Are unpacking and furniture reassembly included?
• What access or shuttle charges could apply?
• What storage costs could be added?
• Which customs, duty, tax or inspection charges are excluded?
• What insurance or shipment-protection options are available?
• How long is the quotation valid?

Request a tailored UK-to-Taiwan moving quote

How Long Does Shipping from the UK to Taiwan Take?

Published UK removals estimates commonly place dedicated-container services within a broad range of approximately six to nine weeks door to door. Because time is needed for consolidation and separation of the shared load, shared-container or groupage services are commonly estimated at around eight to twelve weeks.

Air-freight services are often estimated at approximately seven to ten days for suitable consignments, although collection, customs clearance and final delivery can extend the complete timeframe.

These ranges are planning guides rather than guaranteed delivery dates. Vessel transit is only one part of an international move.

Factors that can affect the schedule

• Groupage consolidation time
• Container and vessel availability
• UK collection arrangements
• Export-port handling
• Shipping-route changes
• Transhipment where applicable
• Port congestion, weather and typhoons
• Passenger declaration and document availability
• Customs document review
• Physical inspection
• Restricted-item permits
• Storage instructions
• Building delivery bookings
• Domestic road transport

Keep clothing, medication, work equipment and first-day household essentials with you. Anything you need as soon as you arrive should stay outside the main sea consignment.

Relocation Services Across Taiwan

Cars, Pets and Employee Relocation to Taiwan

UK-to-Taiwan Relocation Checklist

Eight to Twelve Weeks Before Collection

• Request detailed international-removal quotations.
• Arrange a home or video survey.
• Decide what will be shipped, sold, donated or stored.
• Confirm the likely Taiwan destination and access conditions.
• Identify artwork, antiques, electrical goods and other specialist items.
• Check the appropriate Taiwan immigration route separately.
• Ask whether your preferred period is affected by peak moving demand.

Four to Eight Weeks Before Collection

• Choose the shipping service and review the written quote.
• Complete insurance or shipment-protection documentation.
• Gather passport, travel and destination details.
• Remove prohibited and restricted goods unless approved.
• Identify new, high-value and commercial goods.
• Arrange storage where required.
• Prepare valuations for expensive goods.
• Begin the separate process for pets or vehicles.

One to Four Weeks Before Collection

• Confirm parking and access at the UK property.
• Separate passports, medication, valuables and immediate essentials.
• Back up computers and important files.
• Photograph high-value items.
• Provide updated Taiwan contact information.
• Check names across the passport and shipping documents.
• Confirm which items are not being shipped.

When Entering Taiwan

• Declare any unaccompanied baggage through the Red Channel.
• Keep the endorsed passenger declaration and entry evidence.
• Send copies of the required documents to the destination agent.
• Confirm the vessel or flight arrival date for the shipment.
• Respond promptly to requests for values, permits or descriptions.

Before Delivery in Taiwan

• Confirm the complete address, city, district and postcode.
• Check building or development delivery rules.
• Reserve a service lift where required.
• Confirm loading and parking arrangements.
• Check road, vehicle-height and access limits.
• Ensure an authorised adult can receive the shipment.
• Inspect goods as they are delivered.
• Report visible loss or damage under the applicable procedure.

Why Use Move Home Easy for a Relocation to Taiwan?

An international move should be planned as a complete service rather than a series of unrelated bookings. The survey, packing, shipping method, customs documents and final delivery all need to match.

Move Home Easy helps coordinate these stages from the UK. We assess the shipment, explain the practical differences between groupage, dedicated containers and air freight, and work with the destination team through customs clearance and delivery.

We also encourage customers to compare like-for-like quotations. A low port-to-port freight rate may exclude professional packing, UK collection, customs handling, storage, access charges and delivery to the final address.

Our role is to make the physical relocation feel organised: clear survey notes, export packing, inventory preparation, shipping coordination, customs support, storage advice and delivery planning for the Taiwan address.

Your questions about Moving to Taiwan from the UK:

At what stage should I book a move to Taiwan?

Allow more time for a survey, quotation, document preparation and shipping choice by starting around eight to twelve weeks before collection. Shorter-notice moves may still be possible, subject to capacity and sailing availability.

How can I keep costs down when I move belongings to Taiwan?

Groupage is often economical because the customer pays for the space used for a smaller non-urgent shipment. Compare the complete service, including packing, collection, customs handling and delivery, rather than freight alone.

What should I budget to move from the UK to Taiwan?

Your quotation is worked out from shipment volume, groupage or dedicated-container service, packing, UK collection access, Taiwan delivery access, storage and specialist items. A survey followed by a written door-to-door quotation is the most reliable way to establish the cost.

Is it possible for my belongings to be stored during the move?

Storage can bridge a gap before export or after customs clearance, subject to availability. Check the facility, ongoing rate, handling charges, minimum period and notice for release, as well as the later delivery arrangements.

What timescale should I allow to ship household goods to Taiwan?

Published UK moving-company estimates commonly range from approximately six to nine weeks for dedicated containers and eight to twelve weeks for groupage. Air-freight services are often estimated at around seven to ten days. These are planning ranges rather than guaranteed delivery dates.

Is it possible to ship only boxes to Taiwan?

Boxes and smaller personal-effects consignments can often travel through a shared-container service or by air. Provide carton dimensions, weights where known and the collection and delivery locations when requesting a quote.

When would I need a full shipping container?

It depends on the shipment. A full container is normally recommended when the measured packed volume justifies sole use. Smaller moves can share container space through groupage.

How does sharing a container through groupage work?

A shared container can suit a smaller household with flexible dates. Several customers' goods travel together, but each consignment is separately packed and charged according to its space. Allow a broader schedule than for a sole-use booking.

Is it possible to ship new furniture or appliances?

New goods can be shipped, but they should be identified accurately and may be assessed differently from used personal articles. Keep invoices and provide values before packing.

When can used household goods automatically qualify for duty relief in Taiwan?

Taiwan has limited passenger exemptions for personal and household articles, but these should not be treated as an automatic duty-free allowance for a complete household removal. It may be possible to assess goods above the exemptions for duty and tax.

Which paperwork should I prepare for Taiwan customs clearance?

For the paperwork file, you will commonly need a passport or Taiwan ID, passenger declaration, packing list, bill of lading or air waybill, import declaration, invoice or valuation and customs-broker authorisation. For restricted goods, you may need permits.

Could my shipment be inspected by Taiwan Customs?

Taiwan Customs can select a shipment for document review or physical examination. Other authorities may also inspect food, agricultural, medical, plant or animal products.

Is collection from anywhere in the UK available?

Our team at Move Home Easy can help you plan collection from London and wider UK addresses, subject to availability and access. Provide the full postcode and property details so the quotation reflects the real collection conditions.

Is delivery anywhere in Taiwan available?

Discuss the available delivery arrangements for Taipei, New Taipei, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Taichung, Tainan, Kaohsiung and other destinations before booking. Rural, mountain and restricted-access addresses may require additional arrangements.

Is it possible to ship alcohol or tobacco with my household goods?

The ordinary personal and household-goods allowance and are subject to separate limits, declaration and tax rules does not cover alcohol and tobacco. They should not be packed without written confirmation from the destination agent.

Is help available to move pets to Taiwan?

Pet transport should be handled by a specialist provider. Dogs and cats can require an import permit, rabies documentation, veterinary certificates, testing, arrival inspection and possible quarantine.

What should I know about the passenger allowance for household articles?

Taiwan Customs currently provides a combined NTD 35,000 exemption for personal or household articles in accompanied and unaccompanied baggage. That allowance does not cover controlled goods, tobacco and alcohol.

Is it necessary for me to declare my sea or air shipment when I arrive?

A passenger expecting unaccompanied baggage should declare it through the Red Channel on arrival in Taiwan. The passenger exemptions available to the shipment can be affected by failure to declare.

What is the Taiwan arrival deadline for unaccompanied baggage?

It must be imported before the passenger enters Taiwan or within six months after the passenger's entry date. Goods outside that period are generally handled as regular cargo.

What customs-clearance deadline applies after the shipment arrives?

The passenger or authorised representative should apply for customs clearance within fifteen days after the vessel or aircraft carrying the unaccompanied baggage arrives. Late clearance can create additional customs and warehouse charges.

Is it possible to ship a car from the UK to Taiwan?

Vehicle importation is separate from normal household goods and can involve import permits, customs valuation, duty, commodity tax, testing and registration. Obtain specialist written confirmation before arranging shipment.

What should I check about cover for an international removal?

Consider cover for the whole move, since an international shipment passes through multiple handling and transport stages. Before confirming the service, establish what protection is included and how valuable or owner-packed goods are treated.

Start Planning Your Move to Taiwan

Tell Move Home Easy what you need to move, where it is being collected and which part of Taiwan it needs to reach. We can assess the shipment, explain the available sea and air options and prepare a quotation for your UK-to-Taiwan relocation.

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