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Taiwan Immigration Information
Taiwan customs information
INBOUND PASSENGER
Red Lane Clearance
Passengers carrying controlled or restricted articles or the articles mentioned below must file a written declaration and pass through the ¡§Goods To Declare¡¨ counter (Red Lane).
1. Alcoholic beverage and cigarettes over the quantity of duty exemption (alcoholic beverage 1,000 c.c., 200 cigarettes, or 25 cigars or 1 pound of tobacco).
2. Foreign currency more than US$10,000.
3. New Taiwan Dollar more than NT$60,000.
4. Gold exceeding a total value of US$20,000.
5. Chinese currency more than RMB$20,000. (amount exceeding RMB $20,000 shall be placed in bond for subsequent return abroad)
6. Any aquatic products or animal, plant or any endangered species of wildlife or products thereof.
7. Unaccompanied baggage.
8. Other dutiable articles or things to be declared.
Green Lane Clearance
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Passengers not carrying the articles mentioned above may pass through the ¡§Nothing To Declare¡¨ counter (Green Lane) without declaration.
DUTY EXEMPTION
Personal belongings and household articles carried by inbound passengers may be granted duty exemption as follows:
1. Each person, 20 or over in age, may bring in alcoholic beverage 1,000 c.c., plus 200 cigarettes, or 25 cigars or 1 pound of tobacco.
2. Articles (excluding controlled or restricted articles) owned and used by the passenger, and their customs value not exceeding NT$10,000 for each piece (set).
3. Other articles for personal use (not including the articles mentioned above) if their total customs value not exceeding NT$20,000 for each passenger.
Samples carried by inbound passengers may be granted duty exemption if the total customs value not exceeding NT$12,000.
DUTIABLE ARTICLES
Duty, commodity tax and value added tax shall be imposed on dutiable articles imported in excess of the duty exemption limit.
Value & Quantity Limits
1. Dutiable articles in accompanied or unaccompanied baggage may be passed on payment of duty, provided the total customs value does not exceed US$20,000 for each passenger.
2. The total value of dutiable samples, machine parts and accessories, industrial and other raw materials, instruments, apparatus, hand tools, etc. (excluding controlled articles), shall not exceed US$20,000 per passenger.
3. Import permit is not required for an inbound passenger carrying only one dutiable article of accompanied personal effects which exceeding the prescribed value limit but not belonging to restricted or controlled article.
4. For alcoholic beverage and cigarettes over the quantity limit (alcoholic beverage 5,000 c.c., plus 1,000 cigarettes or 5 pounds of tobacco or 125 cigars), an import permit is required.
5. Passengers who have previous offense record and travel frequently in and out of the country (2 trips or more within a period of 30 days, or 6 trips or more within a period of 6 months), or passengers who are paid for carrying goods may be subject to more stringent customs inspection and, if necessary, allowed only half of the stipulated quantity and value limits.
6. Personal effects and daily necessities for personal use during the trip may be brought in duty-free by transit passengers, but their other personal belongings are liable to the same treatment as specified in the preceding paragraphs.
7. For dutiable articles in excess of the quantity or value limits, even when properly declared, an import permit is required within 45 days following the date of arrival. The passenger may choose to place them in bond for subsequent return abroad within 45 days following the date of arrival, after expiration they will be treated as abandoned baggage.
Unaccompanied Baggage
1. The quantity and main items of unaccompanied baggage must be declared in writing when the passenger arrives. The baggage must arrive within six months following the date of the passenger’s entry.
2. Unaccompanied baggage failing to arrive within the time limit or not having been declared in the Customs declaration form shall be dealt with according to the general import procedure. Exception can be made in case the explanation given (such as delayed arrival of the vessel) is acceptable to the Customs.
3. Declaration for articles in baggage must be filed within 15 days following the arrival date of the means of transport, failing which the articles shall be dealt with according to Article 73 of the Customs Act.
4. When the unaccompanied baggage arrives, the passenger or someone authorized by the passenger shall produce passport (or entry permit) and make import declaration.
NEW TAIWAN DOLLAR NOTES, FOREIGN CURRENCIES AND CHINESE CURRENCY
New Taiwan Dollar Notes
Not more than NT$60,000 in notes can be brought in by each passenger unless a permit from the Central Bank of China (Taiwan) is obtained in advance.
Foreign Currencies
Passengers must declare the amount of foreign currencies in excess of US$10,000 (or its equivalent in other foreign currencies). If not declared, the exceeding amount of foreign currencies shall, upon arrival, be subject to confiscation.
Chinese Currency
Not more than RMB$20,000 in notes can be brought in by each passenger. The amount in excess of RMB$20,000 shall be declared to the Customs and placed in bond for subsequent return abroad.
MEDICINES
- Medicines, if not exceeding 6 items, are allowed to be brought in for personal use. For the items and quantities allowed, please refer to http://eweb.customs.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=15232&ctNode=6485
- A total of 12 items of Chinese medicine herbs (0.6 kg each), and Chinese medicines with total quantity not more than 36 bottles/boxes (12 bottles/boxes each), may be brought in.
- Medicines carried must be declared. Any quantity in excess of the limits allowed may be returned abroad. If undeclared, such excess portion shall be confiscated and passengers carrying forbidden medicines shall be dealt with according to law.
QUANTITY LIMIT ON AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE AND MAINLAND CHINA PRODUCTS
FORBIDDEN ARTICLES
Articles listed below shall not be imported:
1. Heroin, morphine, opium, cocaine, cannabis, amphetamine, etc. prescribed in the “Act for the Control of Narcotics” and their derivatives and products.
2. Arms (including shotguns, fishing guns, air guns, etc.), ammunition (including bomb, cartridges and explosives), assault knives and other weapons of war prescribed in the “Act Governing the Control of Guns, Ammunition and Knives”.
3. Any wild animals and endangered species of wildlife or products thereof are not allowed to be imported, unless a permit is obtained from the Council of Agriculture in advance.
4. Articles infringing upon the rights of patents, trademarks and copyrights.
5. Fake or spurious currencies or securities, or moulds for printing counterfeit currency.
6. All restricted substances and drugs of non-prescription and non-medicinal nature (including marijuana).
7. Fruits.
8. Other articles prohibited by law from importation.
ADDITIONAL REGULATION:
1. Please declare honestly according to the instruction on Customs declaration form.
2. Once the declaration form has been handed over to the Customs officer, no additional declaration will be accepted.
3. Those carrying dutiable articles, controlled or restricted articles without correct declaration shall not be allowed to pass through the Green Lane.
OUTBOUND PASSENGER
A written declaration is required from each outbound passenger. Please declare in detail, when:
1. Carrying New Taiwan Dollar Notes over NT$60,000 or foreign currencies over US$10,000 or Chinese currency over RMB$20,000.
2. Carrying commercial samples or dutiable items such as personal computer, professional equipment of photography and camera, etc. which are beyond duty exemption limit in value and are intended to be brought back to this country subsequently.
NEW TAIWAN DOLLAR NOTES, FOREIGN CURRENCIES AND CHINESE CURRENCY
New Taiwan Dollar Notes
Not more than NT$60,000 in notes can be brought out by each passenger unless a permit from the Central Bank of China (Taiwan) is obtained in advance.
Foreign Currencies
Passengers must declare the amount of foreign currencies in excess of US$10,000 (or its equivalent in other foreign currencies). If not declared, the exceeding amount of foreign currencies shall be subject to confiscation.
Chinese Currency
Not more than RMB$20,000 in notes can be brought out by each passenger. Higher amount must be declared to the Customs, but only RMB$20,000 can be brought out. In case of false declaration, the exceeding amount shall be subject to confiscation.
EXPORT VALUE LIMIT
For each outbound or transit passenger, the value limit for non-personal use articles not included in the List of Commodities Subject to Export Restrictions is US$20,000. An export permit is required for the amount of the articles in excess of the value limit or the articles included in the aforesaid list.
FORBIDDEN ARTICLES
Articles listed below shall not be taken out of the country:
1. Copies of books, phonograph records, recording tapes, video tapes, video (audio) compact discs and computer software reproduced without authorization from the original sources and plates for printing such copies.
2. Genuine Chinese antiques, ancient coins and paintings.
3. Arms (including shotguns, fishing guns, air guns, etc.), ammunition (including bomb, cartridges and explosives), assault knives and other weapons of war prescribed in the “Act Governing the Control of Guns, Ammunition and Knives”.
4. Fake or spurious currencies or securities, or moulds for printing counterfeit currency.
5. Heroin, morphine, opium, cocaine, cannabis, amphetamine, etc. prescribed in the “Act for the Control of Narcotics” and their derivatives and products.
6. Any wild animals and endangered species of wildlife or products thereof are not allowed to be exported, unless a permit is obtained from the Council of Agriculture in advance.
7. Other articles prohibited by law from exportation.
ATTENTION!
- When you are in doubt as to whether or not an article should be declared, please consult with Customs officer. Passengers who cannot write may declare orally, but it has to be made before the start of the inspection to avoid Customs penalties.
- Each passenger is allowed to bring in one copy for each of recording tape, video tape, phonograph record, video (audio) compact disc, computer software, 8 mm movie film, book or document, etc. Excessive quantity thereof shall be detained in accordance with law.
- A special attention should be paid to drugs, arms, ammunition, endangered species of wildlife or products thereof. They are prohibited to be brought in or carried out by passengers. Offender may be referred to the court in accordance with the “Act Governing the Control of Guns, Ammunition and Knives”, “Act for the Control of Narcotics” and the “Wildlife Conservation Act”.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information on Customs matters, please contact:
| Custom Information |
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Telephone |
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| Directorate General of Customs |
No.13, Tacheng St. , Datong District
Taipei City 10341 , Taiwan (R.O.C.) |
T: : 886-2-25505500, 25505511, 25505522
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eweb.customs.gov.tw |
| Taipei Customs Office |
Chiang Kai-Shek International Airport
Taoyuan County 33758, Taiwan (R.O.C.) |
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| Terminal One |
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T: 886-3-3982293, 3982292, 3982298.
(0800) 311006 (toll-free telephone) |
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| Terminal Two |
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T: 886-3-3983391, 3983384.
(0800) 016801 (toll-free telephone) |
www.etaipei.customs.gov.tw |
| Kaohsiung Customs Office |
Kaohsiung International Airport
No.2, Jhonshan 4th Rd. , Siaogang District
Kaohsiung City 81252 , Taiwan (R.O.C.) |
T:
886-7-8016511, 8011924 |
www.ekaohsiung.customs.gov.tw |
| Keelung Customs Office |
No.6, Gangsi St. , Ren-ai District
Keelung City 20041 , Taiwan (R.O.C.) |
T:
886-2-2420295l-90 |
www.ekeelung.customs.gov.tw |
| Taichung Customs Office |
No.2, Sec. 3, Jhongci Rd. , Wuci Township
Taichung County 43501, Taiwan (R.O.C.) |
T:
886-2-26565101-9 |
www.etaichung.customs.gov.tw |
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