Taiwan
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Import and export
Documents to import
- Commercial invoice — Issued by: Exporter — Mandatory
- Packing list — Issued by: Exporter — Mandatory
- Bill of lading / air waybill — Issued by: Carrier — Mandatory
- Certificate of origin (non-preferential; preferential FTA forms e.g. ASEAN Form D / RCEP where claimed) — Issued by: Exporting-country chamber or authority — Conditional
- Import customs declaration — Issued by: Customs Administration (MOF) — Mandatory
- Application for import food inspection (TFDA border inspection) — Issued by: TFDA — Mandatory
- Health / sanitary certificate — Issued by: Exporting-country authority — Conditional
- Phytosanitary certificate / quarantine inspection (APHIA) — Issued by: Exporting NPPO / APHIA — Conditional
- Product registration / permit — Issued by: TFDA — Conditional
- Non-GE documentation or lab test — Issued by: Exporter/lab — Conditional
- Traditional Chinese label — Issued by: Importer — Mandatory
Documents to export
- Commercial invoice — Issued by: Exporter — Mandatory
- Packing list — Issued by: Exporter — Mandatory
- Bill of lading / air waybill — Issued by: Carrier — Mandatory
- Export customs declaration — Issued by: Customs Administration (MOF) — Mandatory
- Certificate of origin (non-preferential and FTA forms) — Issued by: Bureau of Foreign Trade / authorised chambers — Conditional
Government fees
- TFDA import food inspection fee (Import) — 3000-4000 (+500 per additional item) TWD
- Animal/plant quarantine fee (Import) — 0.1% of import duty value (0.05% for wheat/barley/corn/soy)
- Trade promotion service fee (Import) — 0.04%
- Harbor service fee (Import) — 684 (20ft) / 1368 (40ft) TWD
- VAT/GST on imported food (Import) — 5%
- Phyto/vet certificate copy handling fee (Export) — 50 TWD
- Export quarantine inspection fee (Export) — Not confirmed — check with the authority
Customs single window: Customs-Port-Trade Single Window
Customs duties are not included.
A fee without a confirmed amount is listed by name only.
Reference documents
- FAIRS Country Report Annual (TW2025-0032) (2026) Open the source
- Regulations of Inspection of Imported Food and Related Products (2025) Open the source
- Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in Foods; Sanitary Standards of Contaminants and Toxins in Foods (2025) Open the source
- Act Governing Food Safety and Sanitation (2014 (amended)) Open the source
- Chinese National Standards (CNS) for food products Open the source
- Standards for Scope, Application, and Limitation of Food Additives Open the source
Guidance compiled from published sources — not legal clearance. Confirm the requirements with the destination regulator or a licensed advisor before shipping.
Screening guidance based on published standards — not legal clearance. Requirements marked "needs verification" are directional hints; confirm with the destination regulator or a licensed advisor before shipping.