How to ship items from Taobao to the US? Complete tutorial for overseas Chinese

In the US and want to buy from Taobao but don't know how to ship it to the US? Don't worry, this tutorial will guide you through the entire process, from registration to receiving your package—easy even for beginners.

Preparation

You need to prepare the following:

  • Taobao account (supports phone number registration)
  • Payment tools (Alipay / WeChat Pay / International credit card)
  • ImaginShip account (Register here）
  • US delivery address

Detailed Steps

Step 1: Register for ImaginShip and Get Your Warehouse Address

在ImaginShipAfter registering an account on the official website, the system will assign you adedicated warehouse address. This address is the delivery address you fill in on Taobao.

Step 2: Place an order on Taobao

Select items on Taobao as usual, and when placing the order, fill in the delivery address asImaginShip warehouse addressas the shipping address. Note:

  • Enter your ImaginShip member ID + real name as the recipient
  • Enter the warehouse phone number as the contact number
  • Refer to the specific formatNew User Guide

Step 3: Wait for Warehouse Receipt

Once the items arrive at the ImaginShip warehouse, the system will automatically send awarehouse receipt notification. You can check in your user center:

  • Package photos (free photo inspection)
  • Actual weight and volume
  • Warehousing Time

Step 4: Submit for Forwarding

After all packages you want to send have arrived:

  1. Select the packages to send
  2. Choose shipping method (Air: 7-12 days / Sea: 25-40 days)
  3. Enter the US delivery address
  4. Confirm and pay shipping fees

Step 5: Track and Receive

After submission, ImaginShip will: pack → clear customs → ship. A tracking number will be provided throughout the process, so you can check your package's location anytime. Upon arrival in the US, a local courier will deliver it to your door.

Notes

  • Prohibited Items: Some items cannot be shipped internationally. Please checkProhibited Items List
  • Customs Duties: Customs duties may apply if the value exceeds the duty-free threshold ($800).
  • Packaging: Fragile items are recommended to use reinforced packaging service
  • Insurance: Valuable items are recommended to purchase shipping insurance

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take for items bought on Taobao to arrive in the US?

Domestic shipping to the warehouse takes about 1-3 days, followed by 7-12 days by air or 25-40 days by sea to reach the US.

What if you don't know how to use Taobao?

ImaginShip offersa purchasing service: just send us the product link, and we'll place the order and ship it for you.

Where can I track my package?

Log in to the ImaginShip user center to view real-time logistics status of all packages.

Try it now!Register for ImaginShip, complete registration in 3 minutes and get your warehouse address instantly.

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