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Customs Broker Singapore
Taiwan

Shipping Mode

Sea Freight 40x40
Door to port
Port of Taichung
Duration: 7 days
From: US$ 388.00
Sea Freight 40x40
Door to port
Port of Taichung
Transit: 7 days
From: US$ 388.00
Sea Freight 40x40
Door to port
Port of Keelung
Duration: 7 days
From: US$ 388.00
Sea Freight 40x40
Door to port
Port of Keelung
Transit: 7 days
From: US$ 388.00
Sea Freight 40x40
Door to port
Port of Kaohsiung
Duration: 6-8 days
From: US$ 388.00
Sea Freight 40x40
Door to port
Port of Kaohsiung
Transit: 6-8 days
From: US$ 388.00
Air-Freight 40x40
Door to door
Duration: 3-10 days
From: US$ 43.08
Air-Freight 40x40
Door to door
Transit: 3-10 days
From: US$ 43.08

Important

  • All wooden packaging/wooden pallet will require a fumigation certificate according to ISPM 15
  • Steel Plates Prohibited

Most commodities can be imported freely into Taiwan without an import license, However, you need to register as a commercial importer with the Taiwan Customs. Depending on the type of goods you are importing, you may also need to obtain additional permits or clearances from other government agencies.

Imports

  • The importer must have a valid importer code from Customs Authorities
  • Imported goods must conform to licensed activities of the importer
  • Imported goods must be accompanied with an Bill of lading / Air Waybill, a Commercial Invoice, and a Packing List
  • HS Codes must be stated clearly on the Commercial Invoice.

Import Duties and Fees

  • The customs valuation is based on CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) which means that the amount used to assess customs duty is the sum of cost of gods, insurance and shipping cost to Taiwan
  • Customs tariff applicable on imported goods depend on HS Codes
  • The standard rate of VAT imposed on imported goods into Taiwan

Required Documents

  • Bill of lading / Air Waybill
  • Original Commercial Invoice
  • Packing List
  • Original of the Certificate of Origin

Important Notes

  • All exported goods might be inspected by Customs Authorities

Exports

documents needed:

  1. Original Commercial Invoice
  2. Customs Declaration
  3. For certain goods, a export license is required.
  4. Other documents that could be required would depend on the specific requirements of the destinations.\

Government Agencies

The International Trade Administration www.trade.gov.tw/English/
Customs Administration Ministry of Finance web.customs.gov.tw/en/

Seaport

Port of KaoSiung
Port of Keelung
Port of TaiChung

Airport

Taoyuan International Airport

Prohibited and Restricted

  • Monetary items including currency, fake money, and coins
  • Publications that are offensive to religions, morals, human rights or aims to cause corruption and disorder
  • Narcotics and drugs including heroin, opium, drugs raw material (powder, liquid), cannabis leaves, etc.
  • Counterfeit goods covering all brands of clothes, machinery, shoes, electronics, watches etc.
  • Fireworks*
  • Ivory and ivory products*
  • Furs*
  • Jewelry, precious metals , stones, articles or antiques of exceptional high value*
  • Bullion*
  • Chemical waste and nuclear waste
  • Hazardous as defined in IATA Regulations*
  • Ammunitions*
  • Human remains, including ashes*
  • Animals, plants, food items and perishable*
  • Products labeled made in Israel
  • Pork meat in any kind, shape or form
  • Used goods