Shipping from China to Australia
Does Taobao ship to Australia?
Taobao runs its own shipping to Australia, but it leaves gaps. Here is when an agent is worth it, how long delivery takes and how GST works on parcels from China.
Short answer
Yes, partly. Taobao's official shipping covers Australia, but it excludes many items (batteries, liquids, some branded goods), not every seller uses it, and seller chat and after-sales are in Chinese.
With us: send the links, we buy and inspect the items, combine them and ship to Australia in about 7–15 days after your parcel leaves our warehouse.
Shipping lines to Australia
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) | 5–9 days | Urgent parcels |
| Australia standard line | 8–15 days | Clothes, shoes and accessories |
| Economy line | 12–25 days | Light parcels that are not urgent |
| Sea freight | 30–50 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 Australia
| Goods worth A$1,000 or less | No duty at the border; 10% GST is collected by registered overseas sellers, marketplaces and shopping services instead |
| Goods worth more than A$1,000 | Customs collects duty, GST and processing charges |
Whether GST is added to your order depends on how it is shipped and who is responsible for collecting it; your quote states it clearly.
Rules checked November 2026. Tax rules change; we confirm the current treatment in every shipping quote. Sources: ATO: GST for redeliverers, overview of Taobao's official shipping coverage.
Tips for buyers in Australia
- Chinese sizes run one to two sizes smaller than Australian sizes. Send your measurements in cm and we compare them with the seller's chart.
- If your items are allowed on Taobao's official shipping and you read Chinese, it can be cheaper for light parcels. We help with mixed orders, sizing, inspection and sellers who don't ship abroad.
- Australia has strict biosecurity rules: 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 Australia 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 Australia?
Yes for many items through Taobao's official shipping. Batteries, liquids, some branded goods and sellers who don't use the service are the gaps, and support is in Chinese.
How long does Taobao take to ship to Australia?
Allow 3–7 days in China, then 5–9 days by express or 8–15 days on a standard line.
Do I pay GST on Taobao orders?
On goods worth A$1,000 or less, 10% GST is collected by registered overseas sellers and shopping services rather than at the border. Above A$1,000, customs collects duty and GST.