Do I need a licence to import into Taiwan?

It depends on the product. General goods clear Taiwan customs without a sector licence, but regulated sectors (pharmaceuticals, telecom/radio equipment) require a specific permit, registration or licence from the regulator named on this page.

How do I check an importer in Taiwan is allowed to bring in my product?

Ask the buyer for the import permit or product-registration number for the sector, then confirm it with the named regulator. A genuine importer of regulated goods already holds one; a buyer who cannot produce it may not clear customs.

Is importing a specific product into Taiwan ever banned?

Most sectors are permitted with the right licence or registration. Always confirm the current rule with the named regulator before shipping.

🇹🇼How to import into Taiwan

To import into Taiwan, most goods clear customs freely, but specific sectors need a permit, product registration or import licence from a named regulator before the shipment lands. A legitimate importer of those goods holds the current document, ask for it and check it at the source.

Sector import rules

These sectors carry their own import requirement in Taiwan. For each, a legitimate importer holds the document named below, issued by the named regulator. Ask for it, then verify it at the source.

pharmaceuticalsRegistration required
product registration from the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA).
Importer must hold a pharmaceutical license and apply for a product registration certificate via the TFDA portal.
Official source
telecom/radio equipmentImport permit required
conformity certificate from the National Communications Commission (NCC).
Importer must obtain an NCC Type Approval certificate for radio frequency equipment prior to customs application.
Official source

This is a factual pointer to public rules, not legal advice, and the list is not exhaustive.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a licence to import into Taiwan?: It depends on the product. General goods clear Taiwan customs without a sector licence, but regulated sectors (pharmaceuticals, telecom/radio equipment) require a specific permit, registration or licence from the regulator named on this page.
How do I check an importer in Taiwan is allowed to bring in my product?: Ask the buyer for the import permit or product-registration number for the sector, then confirm it with the named regulator. A genuine importer of regulated goods already holds one; a buyer who cannot produce it may not clear customs.
Is importing a specific product into Taiwan ever banned?: Most sectors are permitted with the right licence or registration. Always confirm the current rule with the named regulator before shipping.

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Importing for the first time? Read the first-time importer sequence (country choice, maker checks, landed cost, a survivable first order).