Animal and Plant Quarantine B01 Import Process 2026
When the tariff import-rule column lists B01, import quarantine through Taiwan APHIA is required before customs clearance.
If the CCC import-rule column lists B01, the goods are subject to animal or plant quarantine. Plants: check approved import list, obtain an original phytosanitary certificate, file after arrival, and pass inspection. Animals: apply for import consent before shipment, obtain veterinary health certificate, isolate for about 7-30 days after arrival, and pass testing.
Contents
1. What is the B01 import rule code?
Taiwan tariff import-rule code B01 means the goods are subject to animal or plant quarantine. Importers must complete APHIA quarantine before customs clearance.
Common categories include:
- Plants: fresh fruits and vegetables, seedlings, seeds, cut flowers, bonsai, bamboo, timber, soil and straw.
- Animals: livestock, poultry, cats, dogs, ornamental fish and birds, insects, amphibians and reptiles.
- Animal and plant products: fresh meat, dried plant material, feed ingredients and hides.
2. Plant and plant product quarantine steps
Useful systems: approved plant import list and APHIA.
Check approved plant list and conditions
Use smartpq.aphia.gov.tw to confirm whether the plant or plant product may enter Taiwan and what conditions apply.
Obtain original phytosanitary certificate
Ask the exporter to obtain an original Phytosanitary Certificate from the exporting country NPPO with required Taiwan declarations.
File online or at counter after arrival
After arrival, file through the online quarantine declaration system or submit original documents at the APHIA office.
Document review and on-site inspection
APHIA reviews documents and may inspect or sample the shipment. After passing, customs receives electronic release notice.
3. Animal and animal product quarantine flow
Apply for import consent before shipment
Live animals need import consent from the APHIA branch before shipment. Cats and dogs can use pet-epermit.aphia.gov.tw.
Obtain official veterinary health certificate
The exporting country official veterinarian issues the certificate according to import consent requirements.
Declare on arrival and enter isolation
After arrival, animals enter designated quarantine isolation for about 7-30 days, depending on species.
Sampling and release
After isolation and required tests pass, APHIA notifies customs for release.
Animal products such as fresh meat and dairy also require prior import-condition checks and arrival quarantine filing.
4. Fees
| Fee item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plant quarantine fee | Customs value x 1/1000 | Wheat, barley, corn and soybeans are 0.5/1000 |
| On-site fee | About NT$500 per person-time | When APHIA staff inspect at warehouse or port |
| Declaration data entry | About NT$100 per batch | Applies to online or counter filing |
| Certificate fee | About NT$120 per certificate | Taiwan-issued document fee |
| Animal isolation cost | Per latest announcement | Includes isolation, feed and sampling costs |
Actual fees follow APHIA latest announcements.
5. First import of new plant varieties: PRA
If the plant variety or origin has not been approved for Taiwan import, Pest Risk Analysis (PRA) may be required first.
PRA application overview:
- Prepare scientific name, origin, purpose and documents, then apply to the APHIA branch.
- APHIA reviews pest risks and ecological impact.
- After approval, import conditions are announced before regular quarantine can proceed.
6. Prohibited items and special plant quarantine import
For research, breeding or other special needs, a special plant quarantine import permit may be requested. Common requirements include:
- Purpose statement and institution qualification
- Safe storage or isolation plan
- Relevant authority consent documents
After approval, import must follow permit conditions and post-entry supervision.
7. How to check whether goods need B01 quarantine
- Find CCC 11-digit code: use Taiwan tariff lookup or Trade-Van systems.
- Check import-rule column: if B01 appears, APHIA import quarantine is required.
- Check approved plant list: for plants, use smartpq.aphia.gov.tw for admissibility and conditions.
- HowBridge Logistics tool: use member customs documents to enter product name and see import-rule hints.
8. FAQ
Goods whose tariff import-rule column lists B01 are subject to animal or plant quarantine before customs clearance.
It is issued by the exporting country NPPO before shipment. An original certificate is normally required.
Live animals need import consent before shipment and an official veterinary health certificate. Isolation after arrival may be about 7-30 days.
Plant quarantine fee is usually customs value x 1/1000, plus possible on-site, data entry, certificate and animal isolation costs.
PRA may be required and can take months or years. Confirm before buying.
Items not on the approved plant import list are generally prohibited unless special import approval is granted.
APHIA may order return shipment or destruction, with costs borne by the importer.
Not sure whether your goods need B01 quarantine?
Use HowBridge Logistics member tools to enter product names and get tariff and import-rule hints before preparing documents.
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