BSMI-Regulated Products List and Shipping Tips
- The Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) classifies high-risk products such as power banks, Bluetooth devices, LED lights, toys, and home appliances as products subject to mandatory inspection. Imports without a valid inspection mark may be returned, destroyed, or ordered to undergo supplemental inspection.
- Personal-use exemptions may apply. Eligibility is determined based on products of the same specifications and type under the same customs declaration. A total value of US$1,000 or less may be cleared using the applicable CI exemption code. Some categories have separate quantity limits when the value exceeds US$1,000, such as a limit of 5 units for information technology equipment and toys.
- Run a 30-second check before shipping: enter the product name or CCC code on our /bsmi lookup page to see whether it is regulated and find the applicable code.
- Products intended for sale are commercial imports. You must obtain type approval or registration of product certification and affix the required inspection mark. Personal-use imports may not be resold.
Sources: Commodity Inspection Act, Regulations Governing Exemption from Inspection of Commodities, BSMI List of Customs Clearance Codes for Inspection Exemptions effective 2019/4/1, and the Customs Administration, Ministry of Finance. See the authoritative references at the end of this guide.
📅 Last updated: 2026-07-24 (personal-use exemption thresholds comprehensively revised and corrected based on the Regulations Governing Exemption from Inspection of Commodities and the BSMI List of Inspection Exemption Codes; unsupported monetary figures and percentages replaced with qualitative descriptions; inspection mark descriptions revised according to official illustrations) · ✍️ Good Luck Logistics Editorial Team · 🛡️ Reviewed by an AEO-certified partner customs broker
What Is BSMI, and Why Does Taiwan Customs Check It?
BSMI stands for the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection under Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs. It is responsible for product safety inspections in Taiwan. To protect consumers from unsafe products, such as overheating power banks that may catch fire or noncompliant children’s toys, the BSMI designates high-risk products as products subject to mandatory inspection under the Commodity Inspection Act. These products must pass inspection and bear a product inspection mark before importation.
Why Do Forwarded Packages Get Held at Customs?
Customs may inspect the contents of packages during clearance. If a package contains a BSMI-regulated product without a valid inspection mark and it does not qualify for a personal-use exemption, customs may return or destroy it, or require supplemental inspection. Supplemental inspection often costs more than the product itself. This is one of the most common problems encountered by first-time forwarding customers.
行動電源的 BSMI 怎麼查？3 步驟查到底有沒有驗
翻到機身背面找「R」開頭的編號，再到標準檢驗局的商品檢驗標識查詢核對型號。行動電源自民國 103 年 5 月 1 日起列屬應施檢驗商品，合格品的商品檢驗標識由官方圖式＋字軌代碼組成，行動電源這類經驗證登錄的商品用的是 R 字軌（R 代表 registration，即登錄）。查得到、且型號規格與實體一致，才算真的有驗；查不到或型號對不上，就要當成沒驗處理。
3 步驟查詢
- 找編號：把行動電源翻到背面或底部，找商品檢驗標識上的R 字軌編號（例如 R3xxxxx）。標識通常印在本體、外盒或說明書上；三處都沒有，幾乎可確定沒驗。
- 上官網核對：到經濟部標準檢驗局商品檢驗業務申辦服務網站的商品檢驗標識查詢，其中業者自行印製標識查詢適用 R／C 字軌自印標識，標準檢驗局印製標識查詢適用局印標識；想反查「這個品項到底要不要驗」則用應施檢驗商品查詢。
- 比對型號規格：核對系統顯示的報驗義務人、商品品名與型號是否與手上的實體完全一致。常見陷阱是「證號是真的，但登錄的型號跟賣家寄來的型號不同」——那張證不能用在這台。有疑問可撥標檢局免付費諮詢專線 0800-007-123。
標準檢驗局的消費三不
官方對消費者的建議是「三不」：不購買無「商品檢驗標識」商品、不購買不合理之低價商品、不向商家購買來源不明之商品；購買時應索取發票及保證書。集運情境下這三條就是「賣家頁面看不到標識、價格低到不合理、品牌查不到台灣代理」——三者只要中一條，卡關風險就明顯升高。
7 Major Categories of BSMI-Regulated Products Commonly Rejected by Customs
1. Lithium Battery Products and Power Banks
Chargers, power banks, lithium batteries, and small appliances with built-in batteries, such as electric toothbrushes, electric shavers, and cordless vacuum cleaners. These products are subject to both BSMI inspection and air transport restrictions.
2. Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Wireless Communication Devices
Bluetooth earphones, Bluetooth speakers, wireless network adapters, Wi-Fi routers, wireless keyboards and mice, and wireless security cameras. Devices that transmit 2.4GHz or 5GHz signals are also subject to NCC radio-frequency regulations.
3. LED Lighting, Bulbs, and Light Strips
Household LED bulbs, LED light strips, desk lamps, night-lights, Christmas lights, and automotive LED lights. Incorrect electrical specifications can cause fires, making these products a key focus of BSMI inspections.
4. Toys, Including Electronic and Infant Toys
Toys for children under age 3, battery-powered toys, mechanical toys, and plastic toys, including those requiring plasticizer testing. Safety standards are especially strict.
5. Household Appliances, Small and Large
Hair dryers, electric kettles, electric fans, air purifiers, space heaters, electric blankets, ovens, and coffee makers. Nearly all household appliances that plug into 110V power are regulated. See the voltage guide for details on voltage requirements.
6. Infant Safety Products
Baby walkers, strollers, cribs, child safety seats, pacifiers, and polycarbonate baby bottles. These products are subject to dedicated CNS standards for children’s products.
7. Automotive Electronic Accessories
Dashcams, car USB chargers, electronic phone mounts, car air purifiers, and car vacuum cleaners. Most electronic devices powered through a vehicle’s electrical system are regulated.
How to Tell Whether a Product Requires BSMI Inspection
Use these three methods for a quick check:
Method 1: Check the Product for a Product Inspection Mark
A compliant product will bear a product inspection mark, consisting of the official symbol and an identification number with a prefix such as R3xxxx or C1xxxx. If you cannot find this mark in the product photos or unboxing videos, the product has probably not been inspected. Compare the mark with the examples on the /bsmi lookup page.
Method 2: Use Good Luck Logistics’ BSMI Lookup Tool
Enter the product name or CCC code on the /bsmi lookup page to see whether the product is regulated, which CNS standard applies, and the corresponding exemption code. The tool is free and provides instant results, making it the easiest way to check before shipping.
Method 3: Pre-Shipment Inspection at the Forwarding Warehouse
When your package arrives at Good Luck Logistics’ Shenzhen warehouse, we perform a basic inspection. If we find a high-risk BSMI-regulated product, such as a power bank without Chinese-language instructions, we will notify you so you can decide whether to return it to the seller or change the shipping method before dispatch.
5-Step Pre-Shipment Checklist
- Can you see a product inspection mark in the product photos?
- Does the product description mention compliance with Taiwan CNS standards?
- Does the seller offer a dedicated shipping option for Taiwan?
- Mainland Chinese domestic-market brands without a Taiwan distributor are unlikely to have undergone BSMI inspection.
- If in doubt, check the CCC code and exemption code on the /bsmi lookup page.
No BSMI Certification? Personal-Use Exemptions and Commercial Imports
Personal Use: Enter the Exemption Code If You Meet the Threshold
Under the Regulations Governing Exemption from Inspection of Commodities, imported personal-use products not intended for sale may be exempt from inspection. Eligibility is determined based on products of the same specifications and type under the same customs declaration. The general threshold is a total value of US$1,000 or less. Some categories have separate quantity limits when the value exceeds US$1,000, such as a limit of 5 units for information technology equipment and toys. If eligible, the customs broker can enter the applicable CI inspection exemption code on the customs declaration, effective since 2019/4/1. For example, the code for information technology equipment is CI000000000010. No case-by-case application is required. Thresholds and codes vary by product category, so check the /bsmi lookup page before shipping.
- Before shipping, use the /bsmi lookup page to check whether the product is regulated and identify the applicable exemption code and threshold.
- Confirm that the total value and quantity of products with the same specifications and type in the same shipment and customs declaration are within the exemption threshold.
- The customs broker will enter the CI inspection exemption code on the customs declaration. If the shipment exceeds the threshold or involves special circumstances, apply to the BSMI for exemption approval.
- Customs will review and release the shipment. If additional documents are requested, provide the product information and an explanation of its intended use.
Commercial Imports Intended for Sale
Products intended for sale in Taiwan must complete formal inspection procedures applicable to their category, such as type approval or registration of product certification, and bear the required product inspection mark before they can be listed for sale. Processing time and cost depend on the product category, applicable CNS standards, and required tests. Using a professional agent or customs broker is recommended.
The Key Difference Between Personal-Use and Commercial Imports
A personal-use exemption requires the product to be for your own use and not for sale. If customs identifies signs of commercial activity, such as multiple units of the same model, commercial packaging, or invoices, the shipment may be classified as a commercial import and become ineligible for the personal-use exemption. It must then undergo the formal inspection process.
BSMI 認證費用是多少？先分清「官方規費」與「試驗費」
自用進口符合免驗門檻＝0 元，要販售才會產生費用。要販售的商業進口須辦商品驗證登錄，費用分兩塊：一塊是繳給標準檢驗局的官方規費（法規明定、金額固定），另一塊是繳給認可試驗室的型式試驗費（依品目、適用 CNS 標準與試驗項目報價，無官方定價）。常見誤解是把兩者混為一談，所以看到網路上單一個「認證要幾萬元」的數字時，要先問那是規費還是試驗費。
官方規費（依商品檢驗規費收費辦法，民國 115 年 7 月 13 日最後修正）
| 項目 | 金額（新臺幣） | 說明 |
|---|---|---|
| 申請驗證登錄 審查費 | 每一型式 5,000 元 | 主型式逐一計收 |
| 系列型式審查費 | 每件 3,000 元 | 外觀不同但屬同系列型式者 |
| 驗證登錄證書延展審查費 | 每一證書 3,000 元 | 證書到期延展 |
| 「R」字軌檢驗標識 | 每枚 10 元 | 業者自行印製標識之標識費 |
| 證書、證明補發／換發／加發 | 每份 500 元 | 證照費 |
| 生產場廠查核評鑑費 | 每人每天 8,000 元 | 未達 4 小時者減半計收 |
| 年費（登記費） | 依該辦法附表二計收 | 逐年繳納，費額依商品類別 |
⚠️ 型式試驗費本站不列估值：試驗費由標準檢驗局認可之試驗室依商品品目、適用 CNS 標準與試驗項目個別報價，並須提供足量樣品；市面上流傳的金額多為個案報價，不具普遍性，故本頁不列數字，請直接向認可試驗室或驗證機構詢價。官方規費部分則如上表，可自行核對法規。
✅ 集運客戶最常見的情況：不必付這些錢。非銷售之自用品符合免驗門檻（同一報單同規格型式總金額美金 1,000 元以下；資訊設備、玩具類逾額另有 5 件上限）時，由報關業者填列 CI 免驗通關代碼即可通關，不需申請驗證登錄、也不產生上述規費。會需要走驗證登錄的是「要在台灣販售」的商業進口。
Customs Rejection Cases and Costs
Case A: 4 Xiaomi Power Banks
A customer bought 4 Xiaomi power banks of the same model from Taobao at RMB 99 each to give to friends. Customs found that they had no BSMI inspection marks. Because the shipment contained multiple identical units, it was deemed commercial and did not qualify for a personal-use exemption. Result: all products were detained and destroyed, and the customer lost both the purchase price and international shipping charges.
Case B: 1 Bluetooth Headset for Personal Use
A customer bought 1 Sony Bluetooth headset for RMB 1,200. Although it was a single unit for personal use, customs requested a personal-use declaration and additional product information during inspection. The shipment was released after the customer submitted the documents, but it remained in the warehouse for several days and incurred storage fees. Preparing purchase records and an explanation of intended use in advance can shorten the process.
Case C: 5-Meter LED Light Strip
A customer bought 1 roll of 5-meter RGB LED light strip for RMB 89. Although LED lighting products are regulated, this was a single item for personal use and its value was far below the exemption threshold. Customs released it directly after the exemption code was entered on the declaration, with no additional charges.
5 Practical Tips for Shipping BSMI-Regulated Products
- Confirm that the seller can provide a BSMI certificate—Before ordering, ask the seller directly whether the product has BSMI certification. Taiwan brands and products sold through Taiwan distributors usually do, while brands intended solely for the mainland Chinese market generally do not.
- Prioritize Taiwan brands or authorized imports—For the same power bank model, the version sold by a Taiwan distributor will have BSMI certification, while an unauthorized Taobao import may not. It may cost more, but it can be used legally and includes warranty coverage.
- Ship large lithium battery products by sea—Products containing lithium batteries face air transport restrictions but may be shipped by sea. However, the BSMI inspection requirement applies regardless of the shipping method.
- Keep quantities of identical products low—Multiple units of the same product are a key factor in determining whether a shipment is a commercial import. A single item for personal use is the safest option. Multiple unmarked units of the same model carry a much higher risk of being classified as commercial.
- Ask your forwarding provider to check BSMI regulations—Good Luck Logistics automatically screens arriving products for BSMI-regulated items and proactively notifies customers of their available options.
Why Choose Good Luck Logistics for BSMI-Regulated Products?
Self-Service BSMI Lookup
Check regulatory status by product name
Proactive Arrival Inspection
Regulated products are automatically flagged at our Shenzhen warehouse
Declaration Assistance
Guidance on declaring personal-use exemption codes
Customer Service in 14 Languages
Includes explanations of BSMI regulations
Return Assistance
Help returning problem items to the seller
Transparent Billing
All charges are clearly itemized
BSMI Package Forwarding FAQ
Legal Basis and Official Sources
- Commodity Inspection Act—scope of products subject to inspection, inspection methods, exemption grounds under Article 9, and penalties for importing uninspected products—and the Regulations Governing Exemption from Inspection of Commodities—exemption requirements for personal-use products not intended for sale—Taiwan Laws and Regulations Database.
- List of Common Customs Clearance Codes for Inspection Exemptions—effective 2019/4/1; monetary and quantity thresholds and CI codes for each category of personal-use products not intended for sale, including CI000000000010 for information technology equipment—Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection, Ministry of Economic Affairs × Customs Administration, Ministry of Finance.
- Official resource: Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection, Ministry of Economic Affairs; site tools: BSMI-Regulated Products Lookup and CCC Tariff Code Lookup with 12,000+ Codes.
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