Goods subject to BSMI (Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection) mandatory inspection must be filed for inspection: check whether the CCC code is regulated → file for inspection with BSMI (type testing or declaration of conformity) → sampling inspection or type approval → present conformity certificate to Customs for clearance. Small quantities of non-commercial personal use items valued at ≤ USD 1,000 may use exemption code CI000000000002 to bypass the inspection filing requirement.
For goods subject to mandatory inspection by the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI), the inspection filing process is as follows: ① Check whether the CCC tariff code is subject to BSMI mandatory inspection → ② File for inspection with BSMI (via type testing or declaration of conformity) → ③ Sampling inspection or type approval → ④ Upon issuance of a conformity certificate, present it to Customs for import clearance. Small quantities for personal non-commercial use may be exempt from inspection: goods on the same invoice of the same specification with a value of ≤ USD 1,000 may use the designated exemption code (CI000000000002 for non-commercial personal use items) to clear customs without filing for inspection. Toys and similar items have an additional quantity limit (≤ 5 units per specification). The over-the-counter exemption review fee is NT$200 per item. Common regulated product categories include consumer electronics (3C), lithium batteries, toys, and lighting fixtures. HowBridge Logistics will help confirm whether your item is subject to BSMI mandatory inspection at the time of customs filing.
BSMI Commodity Inspection — 4-Step Process
- Check whether mandatory inspection appliesVerify whether the CCC tariff code is subject to BSMI mandatory inspection.
- File for inspectionSubmit an inspection application to BSMI (via type testing or declaration of conformity).
- Sampling inspection or type approvalUndergo sampling inspection or type approval as required.
- Present certificate to CustomsOnce a conformity certificate is issued, present it to Customs to complete import clearance.
Key data quick check
| Competent authority | Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) |
|---|---|
| Non-commercial personal use exemption | Same invoice, same specification, value ≤ USD 1,000 |
| Exemption code | CI000000000002 |
| Toy quantity limit | ≤ 5 units per specification |
| Over-the-counter review fee | NT$200 per item |
regulatory basis
- Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) — Commodity Inspection Exemption Portal
- Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI)
Common mistakes and precautions
- Purchasing consumer electronics (3C), lithium batteries, toys, or lighting fixtures without checking for BSMI regulation, resulting in a customs hold upon arrival.
- Attempting to use the exemption code when the value exceeds USD 1,000 or the goods are for commercial sale — resulting in a returned shipment.
- Overlooking the toy quantity limit of ≤ 5 units per specification.
noun definition
- BSMI Mandatory Inspection
- A category of goods regulated by BSMI that must pass inspection before importation into Taiwan (common examples: consumer electronics (3C), lithium batteries, toys, and lighting fixtures).
- Exemption Code CI000000000002
- A designated code for non-commercial personal use items that allows them to clear customs without filing a BSMI inspection application.
Authoritative literature citations
The content of this question is quoted from the "Customs Declaration Authoritative Literature Index Database" built by HowBridge (More than 1,163 copiesGovernment regulations, official manuals, judicial interpretations, intensive reading of academic literature), each article is accompanied by links to government/judicial primary sources for verification:
- 法規命令 商品檢驗法 想查「BSMI應施檢驗的母法——應施檢驗商品範圍、四種檢驗方式、報驗義務人、第9條七款免驗、未檢驗輸入罰則」就看這份。 law.moj.gov.tw
- 官方手冊規範 各項貨品輸入規定(輸入規定代號A/B/C/F字頭說明) 關務署「各項貨品輸入規定」總說明頁:輸入人/貨品管理架構與輸入規定代號(數字+B/C/F字頭)體系入口。 web.customs.gov.tw