Shipping from China to New Zealand
Does Taobao ship to New Zealand?
Taobao's own shipping lists New Zealand, but many orders don't qualify. Here is how NZ buyers get Taobao orders delivered and how GST works.
Short answer
Partly. Taobao's official shipping lists New Zealand, but restricted items, sellers who don't use it and Chinese-only support leave gaps. An agent can buy from any seller and check the items first.
With us: send the links, we buy and inspect the items, combine them and ship to New Zealand in about 8–16 days after your parcel leaves our warehouse.
Shipping lines to New Zealand
We weigh your packed parcel and send you the options that accept your items. Times are counted from our warehouse in China and are typical, not guaranteed.
| Line | Typical time | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Express courier (DHL, UPS, FedEx) | 5–10 days | Urgent parcels |
| NZ standard line | 10–18 days | Clothes, shoes and accessories |
| Sea freight | 30–55 days | Heavy or bulky orders |
Price depends on weight and size: carriers charge the higher of the real weight and the volume weight (length × width × height in cm ÷ 5000 for most express lines). How shipping is priced.
Import duties and taxes in New Zealand
| Goods worth NZ$1,000 or less | No duty, levies or GST collected at the border; overseas suppliers may charge 15% GST |
| Goods worth NZ$1,000 or more | Duty, 15% GST and Customs and MPI levies; a customs number is needed |
Several orders from the same supplier arriving on the same day can be treated as one shipment. Your quote states any GST that applies.
Rules checked November 2026. Tax rules change; we confirm the current treatment in every shipping quote. Sources: NZ Customs: duty and allowances, overview of Taobao's official shipping coverage.
Tips for buyers in New Zealand
- Chinese sizes run one to two sizes smaller than NZ sizes. Send your measurements in cm.
- Biosecurity rules are strict: wood, seeds, plant material and food may be inspected or refused.
What it costs with us
Item price and the seller's China shipping at cost, plus our 8% service fee (min $5 per order). Inspection photos, 60 days of storage and combining parcels are free. Shipping to New Zealand is quoted for your actual parcel. All fees.
Several items? Use the full order calculator with weight estimate and payment options.
Questions
Does Taobao ship to New Zealand?
Taobao's official shipping lists New Zealand for many items. For restricted goods, sellers who don't use it, or if you want inspection and help in English, use an agent.
How long does Taobao take to reach NZ?
Allow 3–7 days in China, then 5–10 days by express or 10–18 days on a standard line.
Do I pay GST on Taobao orders in NZ?
Customs collects nothing on goods worth NZ$1,000 or less, though overseas suppliers may charge 15% GST. From NZ$1,000, duty, GST and levies apply.