HotLithium Batteries
[Lithium Battery Goods]
*Not Accepted: Standalone Lithium batteries.
*Accepted for Consolidation/Air Freight: Products containing small, built-in lithium batteries.
1.Eligible Locations: USA (BDE, BOM), Canada (CAE), Australia (AUM), Thailand (TTM), Hong Kong (HKK), Taiwan (TPE), Japan (JPD), South Korea (KAO, KBS).
2.Not Accepted: UK (EMA), Ireland (EPI), Australia (AUX), Malaysia (MLX).
3.UPS/DHL/FedEx: International express shipping via UPS, DHL, and FedEx is available for the UK and Taiwan.
Special Announcement
If Customs discovers goods that require inspection/permits or are subject to commodity taxes or anti-dumping duties, but they were not declared via a formal customs entry, a fine of NT$6,000 for customs violations (excluding additional penalties from the competent authority) plus a handling fee of NT$300 will be charged.
Below are common competent authorities and the corresponding goods subject to inspection and control:
*Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI): Home appliances (refrigerators, TVs, rice cookers, etc.), toys (for children under 14), textiles (underwear, towels, bedding, etc.), car tires/rims, lighting (indoor), paint, luggage, massage devices, and batteries, etc.
*National Communications Commission (NCC): Goods with Bluetooth/Wi-Fi functionality or those including wireless remote controls.
*Bureau of Foreign Trade (BOFT): Hardware components (screws, aluminum & iron/steel products), tiles, solar panels, bedding, electronic locks, radar, grinding wheels, electric vehicles, electric drills, water heaters, socks, masks, etc.
*Animal and Plant Health Inspection: Animals (including food), plants (including fertilizer), cat litter, wood shavings, feathers, etc.
*Food and Drug Administration (FDA): Disinfectants, drugs, food products, tableware, etc.
*Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW): Medical devices (beauty devices, moxibustion equipment, wheelchairs), medicated cosmetics (anti-acne, anti-wrinkle, etc.), hair dyes, reading glasses, medical masks, etc.
Warning:
*Counterfeit goods, imitation bags, and brand-name knockoffs involve intellectual property infringement; please do not attempt to import them.
*Electronic cigarettes and their accessories/parts (heating devices, pods): These cannot be shipped, regardless of whether they contain nicotine. Importers face fines ranging from NT$10 million to NT$50 million, and may be ordered to improve, recall, destroy, or return the goods within a specified period; failure to comply will result in recurring penalties.
*"Splitting shipments," "counterfeit/infringing goods," and "prohibited items" are current priorities for Customs inspections.