Spring Festival is the most important holiday for overseas Chinese. Even thousands of miles away, prepare New Year goods, decorate your home, and enjoy an authentic New Year's Eve dinner. This article helps you plan consolidation of Spring Festival supplies in advance, so the festive spirit is not missed.
New Year's Eve Dinner Ingredients List
Hot pot base + ingredients
Hot pot for New Year is a tradition for many families; the base is more authentic when shipped from China.
Cured meats (sausage, bacon)
Note: Meat products are prohibited in Australia, New Zealand, etc. The US allows them.
Rice cakes and tangyuan
Frozen rice cakes should go viaFoodspecial line, then refrigerate upon arrival.
Dried goods (shiitake mushrooms, wood ear, dried shrimp)
Dried goods at overseas Chinese supermarkets cost 3-5 times more; buying from China saves a lot.
Chinese baijiu and huangjiu
Alcohol-containing items must go through a dedicated alcohol line with quantity limits.
Decorations and festive items
Spring couplets, fu characters, window papercuts
Lightweight, low cost, almost zero shipping, but hard to find authentic ones overseas.
Red lanterns and Chinese knots
Slightly bulky but light; fit into gaps when consolidating boxes.
Fireworks and firecrackers
⚠️ Prohibited! Fireworks and firecrackers are dangerous goods and cannot be shipped internationally via any channel.
Consolidation steps
- Register for ImagineShip for free, get the Shenzhen warehouse receiving address
- Shop on Taobao/JD/Pinduoduo, fill in the ImagineShip warehouse address as the shipping address
- Inspect packages upon arrival at warehouse, free photo confirmation of product condition
- Choose shipping method, urgent items viaAir Freight(7-15 days), large items go bySea Freight(25-45 days)
- Pay shipping online, track the shipment, and wait for delivery
Shipping cost reference
| Shipping method | Reference Shipping Costs | Estimated Delivery Time | Suitable scenarios |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✈️ Air Freight | ¥45-80/kg | 7-15 days | Urgent, lightweight items |
| 🚢 Sea Freight | ¥12-30/kg | 25-45 days | Large, bulk, non-urgent items |
For specific costs, please use theshipping calculatorOnline inquiry.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are shipping fees calculated?
Charged based on the greater of actual weight and volumetric weight (length × width × height ÷ 5000). Consolidating multiple items can save 20%-40% on shipping costs.
How long does it take?
Air freight usually takes 7-15 business days, sea freight 25-45 days. Specific transit times depend on the destination country and season.
Do I need to pay customs duties?
Depends on the destination country's duty-free allowance and the declared value of the package. For details, please checkCountry-specific Tariff Policies.
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