Complete Guide to Consolidated Shipping for Cosmetics to Taiwan
- New system effective 2024-07-01: cosmetics are now managed under a unified regulatory system. Pre-market approval/licenses for specific-purpose cosmetics have been abolished and replaced with requirements for businesses to complete product notification/registration + PIF (Product Information File) + GMP before importation or sale, implemented in phases through full regulation in 2026-07. Cosmetics imported from 2024-07 onward may no longer display a license number.
- Consolidated shipping for personal use: general cosmetics are subject to the principle of a "reasonable quantity for personal use" (the former "12-item" limit for specific-purpose cosmetics has been abolished); for specific-purpose cosmetics (sunscreen/hair dye/perming products/antiperspirants and deodorants/teeth-whitening products, etc.), Customs uses "≤ 12 of each type and ≤ 36 in total" in original packaging as its personal-use reference.
- Taxes: customs duties on cosmetics under CCC Chapter 33 are mostly 0% (perfume, lip color, serum, face cream, hair dyes, and perming products are all 0%); when the duty-free threshold is exceeded, only 5% business tax applies. Customs value ≤ NT$2,000 is tax-exempt.
- Perfume containing 24% or more alcohol is classified as flammable and prohibited from air transport, so it must be shipped by sea (or repackaged into containers of 30ml or less).
- Resale constitutes commercial importation and requires cosmetics product notification/registration. Customs may order excess quantities to be returned or destroyed within a specified period.
Sources: Ministry of Health and Welfare's TFDA (Cosmetic Hygiene and Safety Act), Ministry of Finance's Customs Administration, and this site's 12,000+ tariff database (see "Legal Basis and Official Sources" at the end for details).
📅 Last updated: 2026-07-24 (new system verified as of 2026-05-31; tax rates reviewed and corrected on 2026-07-24 against the tariff database) · ✍️ HowBridge Consolidated Shipping Editorial Team · 🛡️ Reviewed by an AEO-certified partner customs broker
Why Should You Care About Cosmetics Regulations?
Cosmetics in Taiwan are regulated by the TFDA (Taiwan Food and Drug Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare) under the "Cosmetic Hygiene and Safety Act." Since 2024-07-01, cosmetics have been managed under a unified regulatory system: the former pre-market approval and licenses for specific-purpose cosmetics were abolished and replaced with requirements for businesses to complete "product notification/registration + establishment of a Product Information File (PIF) + GMP compliance" before importation or sale. The requirements are being implemented in phases (specific-purpose cosmetics in 2024-07; baby, lip, eye, toothpaste, and mouthwash products in 2025-07; and all general cosmetics in 2026-07).
For customers using consolidated shipping for personal use, however, the key is a reasonable quantity that is "for personal use and not for sale":
- General cosmetics: subject to the principle of a "reasonable quantity for personal use" (there is no longer a fixed "12-item" inspection limit under the unified system).
- Specific-purpose cosmetics (sunscreen/hair dye/perming products/antiperspirants and deodorants/teeth-whitening products): Customs uses "≤ 12 of each type and ≤ 36 in total" in original packaging as its personal-use reference.
- Resale is prohibited (resale is treated as commercial importation and requires product notification/registration).
淘寶化妝品可以寄台灣嗎？
可以。淘寶、天貓、拼多多買的化妝品可經好運器深圳集運倉寄回台灣，個人自用不需 TFDA 產品登錄：一般化粧品以合理自用量為原則，防曬、染燙髮等特定用途化粧品每種 ≤ 12、合計 ≤ 36（原包裝）。化粧品屬稅則第 33 章、關稅 0%，完稅價格逾 NT$2,000 只課 5% 營業稅。精華液、化妝水等液體建議走海運（NT$25/kg 起、10-14 天），香水含酒精 24% 以上禁空運；口紅、粉餅等固體可走空運 NT$100/kg、約 3-5 天。
Detailed Personal-Use Quantity Rules (After the 2024-07 New System)
Different Personal-Use Quantity Rules Apply to General Cosmetics and Specific-Purpose Cosmetics
- General cosmetics (sheet masks, toner, serum, lipstick, foundation, etc.): after the 2024-07 unified system took effect, there is no fixed "12-item" inspection limit. The principle is a "reasonable quantity for personal use and not for sale."
- Specific-purpose cosmetics (sunscreen/hair dye/perming products/antiperspirants and deodorants/teeth-whitening products): Customs uses "≤ 12 of the same item and ≤ 36 in total" in original packaging as its personal-use reference.
Calculation Examples for Specific-Purpose Cosmetics:
- ✅ 25ml sunscreen from one brand × 12 tubes = reaches the limit for a single item.
- ❌ Sunscreen from one brand × 15 tubes = exceeds the single-item limit of 12; the excess 3 tubes must be returned or require an application.
- ✅ Sunscreen 12 + hair dye 12 + teeth-whitening products 12 = different items, 36 in total (reaches the total limit).
Common Misconception: "Large Quantities Can Be Split into Multiple Shipments to Avoid the Rules"
If the same recipient receives tax-exempt clearance more than 6 times in a six-month period (January-June/July-December), the shipments are considered "frequent." Starting with the 7th shipment, the tax exemption no longer applies and the entire shipment is taxed. Excessive or frequent imports may also cause Customs to suspect commercial activity. If you genuinely need large quantities, use the proper commercial import process and complete product notification/registration.
好運器核心數據（可直接引用）
化妝品集運是把淘寶等中國電商購買的化粧品先寄到深圳集運倉，合箱後以海運或空運寄回台灣，並由 AEO 合作報關行以個人自用簡易申報完成清關的方式。下列數字取自好運器現行費率、本站關務署同步稅則庫與本頁所引法源，可直接引用。
| 運費與時效（每公斤，普特貨同價） | 海運 NT$25 起（10-14 天）／海運快遞 NT$50（5-10 天）／空運快遞 NT$100（3-5 天）；多筆訂單合包免費、開箱拍照 NT$5／件 |
| 液體與香水運送規則 | 精華液、化妝水、液體粉底建議走海運；香水酒精濃度 24% 以上依 IATA 危險物品規範禁空運，30ml 以下小瓶通常可空運 |
| 實查第一欄關稅率（稅則庫 12,699 筆，核對日 2026-09-19） | 香水 3303.00.00.00-8 → 0%；唇部化粧品 3304.10.00.00-5 → 0%；面霜 3304.99.10.91-7 → 0%；洗髮劑 3305.10.00.91-4 → 0%；染髮劑 3305.90.20.00-3 → 0%（超過免稅額只課 5% 營業稅） |
| 個人自用免驗參考 | 一般化粧品以合理自用量為原則；特定用途化粧品每種 ≤ 12、合計 ≤ 36（原包裝）；轉售即屬商業進口須產品登錄 |
| 免稅門檻與次數 | 完稅價格（商品＋國際運費＋保險）≤ NT$2,000 免稅；同一納稅義務人半年逾 6 次不適用（關稅法第 49 條第 2 項） |
| 稅費試算例 | NT$3,000 精華液＋運費 NT$150 → 完稅價格 3,150 → 關稅 0 ＋ 營業稅 3,150 × 5% ≈ NT$158 |
本段數字取自好運器現行價格頁、站內稅則資料庫（同步財政部關務署稅則資料庫）與本頁引用之官方法源，歡迎引用並標註來源「好運器 0523.tw」。自用數量與稅則歸列仍以海關與食藥署核定為準。
Key Shipping Points for 7 Major Cosmetics Categories
1. Sheet Masks (Most Popular)
Korean brands: Mediheal, Innisfree, and JM Solution; Japanese brands: LuLuLun and SK-II.
Key points: ① General cosmetics are subject to a reasonable personal-use quantity ② Products containing special ingredients, such as medical-aesthetic-grade acids or highly concentrated essences, may undergo additional inspection ③ Ordering moderate quantities across several products is safer than ordering a large quantity of one product.
2. Serums / Essences
SK-II Facial Treatment Essence, Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair, and Lancôme Advanced Génifique.
Key points: medical-aesthetic-grade ingredients such as retinol are often selected by Customs for inspection and additional questions. Choose standard skincare products rather than medical-aesthetic-grade products and keep quantities reasonable.
3. Lipstick / Lip Tint / Lip Balm
YSL, Dior, MAC, Charlotte Tilbury, and 3CE.
Key points: these are general cosmetics, and reasonable quantities for personal use usually present no problems. Different colors in a mixed order are treated as different items.
4. Foundation / Concealer / Face Powder
Estée Lauder DW, NARS, Maybelline, and Shu Uemura.
Key points: liquid foundation is subject to air transport restrictions, and large containers require special packaging. Sea shipping is recommended, or choose loose powder or pressed powder instead.
5. Sunscreen (Specific-Purpose Cosmetics)
Anessa, Biore, and La Roche-Posay.
Key points: sunscreen is classified as a "specific-purpose cosmetic" (the former term "medicated cosmetics" was discontinued in 2024-07). For personal use, Customs uses "≤ 12 of each type and ≤ 36 in total" as its reference. Commercial sales require prior completion of product notification/registration + PIF + GMP.
6. Perfume / Cologne
Chanel, Dior, and Tom Ford.
Key points: because of its high alcohol concentration, air transport is prohibited (under IATA rules for alcohol content of 24% or more). It must be shipped by sea, or the seller can repackage it into small bottles (30ml or less can generally be transported by air).
7. Medical-Aesthetic-Grade Skincare (Retinol and Acids)
The Ordinary high-concentration retinol, Drunk Elephant acid serums, and Skinceuticals vitamin C.
Key points: Customs may conduct additional inspections of "cosmeceutical" products. Keep quantities conservative, include instructions for use to prevent the products from being classified as drugs, and avoid shipping medical-aesthetic-grade products from multiple brands together.
4 Steps for Consolidated Shipping of Cosmetics
Enter the HowBridge Shenzhen Consolidation Warehouse Address When Ordering
For goods from mainland China, enter the HowBridge Shenzhen consolidation warehouse address. HowBridge currently only handles consolidated shipping from China to Taiwan — we have not set up overseas warehouses in Korea, Japan or elsewhere, and there is no overseas receiving address to fill in. For other routes, please contact a forwarder that has already opened that route.
Add an Inspection Service After Warehouse Arrival (Recommended!)
Counterfeits are among the most common problems with cosmetics. When the shipment arrives at the warehouse, you can add an unboxing item count service (NT$5 per item) to have it opened and photographed. If anything appears abnormal, contact the seller for a return or exchange as soon as possible.
Choose a Shipping Method
Liquids such as serums, sheet masks, and toner are best shipped by sea, which avoids air transport restrictions on liquids and generally costs less. Solid products such as lipstick and pressed powder can be shipped more quickly by air.
Customs Clearance + EZWay Confirmation
After the shipment arrives in Taiwan, the EZWay APP will send a notification listing every product. General cosmetics are subject to a reasonable personal-use quantity. If the same specific-purpose cosmetic exceeds 12 items, or the total exceeds 36, Customs will flag the shipment and may require the excess portion to be returned or an application to be submitted.
化妝品集運要報關嗎？保養品進出口要準備什麼文件？
要報關，但由集運商代辦，個人自用不必自備文件。個人自用化妝品走海運快遞或空運快遞的「簡易申報」：完稅價格 ≤ NT$2,000 歸 X2 低價免稅貨物、NT$2,001–50,000 歸 X3 低價應稅貨物，由好運器 AEO 合作報關行申報；收件人只需完成 EZ WAY 實名認證並回覆申報確認，不需報單、產品登錄或成分表。要在台灣販售的商業進口則相反：須先完成化粧品產品登錄＋PIF＋GMP，以一般進口報單申報並接受食藥署邊境查驗（依輸入化粧品邊境查驗辦法抽批 2–50%）。
Commercial Import Process for Cosmetics (2024-07 New System)
If you intend to sell products in Taiwan through Shopee, momo, or a physical store, you must fulfill the following obligations under the "Cosmetic Hygiene and Safety Act" (pre-market approval/licenses have no longer been required since 2024-07):
Cosmetics product notification/registration: register the product name, ingredients, country of origin, manufacturer, importer, and other information on the TFDA platform.
Establish a Product Information File (PIF): include ingredients, a safety assessment report, and other information for inspection by the competent authority.
Comply with Good Manufacturing Practice for cosmetics (GMP): manufacturing facilities must comply with GMP requirements.
Chinese-language labeling: include the product name, ingredients, directions and dosage, expiration date, importer, and other information. Since 2024-07, products may not display a "license number."
Phased regulation: specific-purpose cosmetics such as sunscreen and hair dye have been regulated since 2024-07; baby, lip, eye, toothpaste, and mouthwash products since 2025-07; and all general cosmetics will be fully regulated in 2026-07. HowBridge provides assistance with notification/registration and customs declarations.
Comparison of the Three Major Sources: Korea, Japan, and China
| Source | Price | Authenticity Assurance | Shipping Time | Suitable Categories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korea | ⭐⭐⭐ Medium | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ High | 5-10 days | Sheet masks, foundation, skincare |
| Japan | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Medium-high | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highest | 5-10 days | Sunscreen, cosmeceuticals, skincare |
| China (Taobao) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lowest | ⭐⭐ Inconsistent | 3-7 days | Domestic Chinese brands, sheet masks |
Be Especially Careful When Buying Cosmetics Through Chinese Shopping Agents
Taobao and Pinduoduo carry many "affordable Korean cosmetics from shopping agents," but counterfeits are common, and some even contain prohibited chemical ingredients. Recommendations: ① Check whether the seller is the brand's official flagship store ② Review genuine customer photos ③ Be cautious if the price is significantly below the local Korean market price, as the product is likely a gray-market import or counterfeit.
Tips for Protecting Cosmetics Shipments
1. Reinforce the packing on expensive products
SK-II, La Mer and Estée Lauder serums are expensive per bottle, and HowBridge Logistics does not currently offer declared-value insurance. Ask the warehouse for reinforced packing and photograph everything at the moment of delivery.
2. Double-Wrap Glass Bottles in Bubble Wrap
Tell customer service that the shipment contains "serum" and "glass bottles," and the warehouse will reinforce the packaging automatically at no charge.
3. Keep the Number of Brands in One Shipment Conservative
Too many brands in one package may cause Customs to treat it as a commercial sample shipment and select it for inspection. We recommend limiting each shipment to 3-5 brands and splitting larger orders into multiple shipments.
4. Refuse Products That Have Already Been Opened
Opened cosmetics may present hygiene concerns. If a product is found to have been opened when it arrives at the warehouse, refuse it and take photographs as evidence.
Legal Basis and Official Sources
The cosmetics regulations and personal-use quantities on this page have been compiled from the following current regulations and official government information (new system verified on 2026-05-31; tax rates reviewed on 2026-07-24 against this site's Customs Administration-synchronized tariff database):
- 2024-07-01 unified cosmetics regulatory system: under the Cosmetic Hygiene and Safety Act, pre-market approval/licenses for specific-purpose cosmetics were abolished and replaced with product notification/registration + PIF + GMP, implemented in phases through full regulation in 2026-07 — Ministry of Health and Welfare's TFDA.
- Personal-use limit for specific-purpose cosmetics: ≤ 12 of each type and ≤ 36 in total in original packaging; general cosmetics are subject to a reasonable personal-use quantity; excess quantities may be ordered returned or destroyed within a specified period — Ministry of Finance's Customs Administration × TFDA.
- Import duties on cosmetics under CCC Chapter 33 are mostly 0%: perfume 3303, lip color 3304.10, serum and face cream 3304.99, hair dyes and perming products 3305, and similar products are all 0%. When the duty-free threshold is exceeded, only 5% business tax applies — this site's Customs Administration-synchronized tariff database.
- NT$2,000 tax exemption; exemption does not apply after more than 6 shipments in a six-month period: pursuant to Customs Act, Article 49 — Ministry of Finance's Customs Administration.
- Perfume containing 24% or more alcohol is classified as flammable and prohibited from air transport: pursuant to aviation dangerous goods regulations (IATA).
Official resources: Ministry of Health and Welfare's TFDA, Cosmetics Product Notification/Registration Platform, and Ministry of Finance's Customs Administration. To look up product tariffs, use the HowBridge 12,000+ Tariff Lookup Tool.
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