Taiwan, China

Cargo Restrictions

Prohibited:

• Firearms
• Ammunition
• Bombs
• Explosives
• Assault knives
• Other weapons of war
• Pirated and counterfeit goods and currency

Restricted:

While certain items are prohibited from import, there are others that are considered restricted and require special permits or documentation. Some of the restricted items when imported into Taiwan include:

1. Wild animals: The import of wild animals requires a permit issued by the Council of Agriculture Executive Yuan.
2. Endangered species: Plants and animals protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) may require special permits.
3. Pets: The import of pets is subject to certain restrictions.
4. Fruits and plants: The import of fruits and plants must adhere to the regulations outlined in the Plant Protection and Quarantine Act.
5. Agricultural produce: Up to 6kg of agricultural produce may be imported.
6. Unaccompanied baggage: If importing unaccompanied baggage, it must arrive within 6 months of the passenger’s arrival, and the contents must be declared upon entry.

Weight Regulations

Weight must follow both side road limitations and the max pay load on container door.

Taiwan’s Road Limitations:

• For Dry Container, the maximum weight is 25000kgs/20GP and 28500kgs/40GP/40HQ (including cargo weight and tare weight).
• For Reefer Container, the maximum weight is 24000kgs/20GP and 27500kgs/40GP/40HQ (including cargo weight and tare weight).
• If it exceeds the weight limit listed above, transportation will be refused.

Any violation against the above regulation will incur heavy traffic fines (at least US$600 per container) and the overweight portion should be devanned from the container on the spot.

If accidents and damage occur during transportation due to being overweight, the owner of the cargo shall bear the relevant responsibilities.​

Imports:

Same as POL’s export requirement.

Exports:

Shipping from Taiwan must submit VGM correctly and on time.

BL instruction must follow the country’s mandatory requirements and submit them on time.

Customs Requirements:

1. A full name and address of Shipper/Consignee/Notify Party in the country is required.
2. Actual piece count must be declared.
3. Cargo volume is mandatory information
4. Measurement must be manifested in CBM for custom submission
5. Customer’s declaration must match the carrier’s Manifest details.

Taoyuan, Taiwan

We would like to inform you that the Environmental Protection Administration of Taiwan (EPA) published an announcement regarding import restrictions on waste products including plastic scraps and recyclable wastepaper into Taiwan. Should the responsible authorities detect any violations, cargo will be returned to origin and the authority will impose penalty charges.