Not necessarily. Most general consumer goods imported into Taiwan are permit-free. Only goods with a controlled code in the CCC tariff code "Import Regulations" column require an import permit or licensing inspection — for example, code 121 (Bureau of Foreign Trade import permit), F01 (Taiwan FDA food import inspection), or mandatory inspection items (BSMI commodity inspection). Check the CCC "Import Regulations" column to confirm.
Not necessarily. Most general consumer goods imported into Taiwan are permit-free. Under Taiwan Customs (Ministry of Finance) regulations, goods not listed in the "Restricted Import Commodities Table" generally do not require an import permit. Only goods with a controlled entry in the "Import Regulations" column of their CCC tariff code require an import permit or licensing inspection — for example: licensing code 121 (Bureau of Foreign Trade, MOEA import permit required), F01 (Taiwan FDA food import inspection required), or commodities subject to mandatory inspection (Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) commodity inspection required). Simply checking the "Import Regulations" column for the relevant CCC tariff code will confirm whether a permit is needed. HowBridge Logistics provides free lookup for 12,000+ CCC tariff codes.
How to confirm whether your import requires a permit
- Look up the CCC tariff codeStart by finding the 11-digit CCC tariff code for your product.
- Check the Import Regulations columnIf the "Import Regulations" column is blank or marked as permit-free, the goods are generally importable without a permit.
- Match against controlled codesIf a code appears in the column, complete the corresponding licensing requirement: 121 = Bureau of Foreign Trade import permit; F01 = Taiwan FDA inspection; mandatory inspection items = BSMI.
- When in doubt, look it upUse the CCC tariff search on our website, or contact our 14-language customer service team for help interpreting the "Import Regulations" column.
Key data quick check
| Most consumer goods | Permit-free import |
|---|---|
| Code 121 | Bureau of Foreign Trade (MOEA) import permit required |
| Code F01 | Taiwan FDA (TFDA) food import inspection required |
| Mandatory inspection | Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) commodity inspection required |
| Determination basis | CCC tariff code "Import Regulations" column |
regulatory basis
- Taiwan Customs (Ministry of Finance) — Permit-Free Import Regulations
- Bureau of Foreign Trade (MOEA) — Import/Export Management
Common mistakes and precautions
- Assuming all imports require a permit and giving up on purchases — in practice, most consumer goods are permit-free.
- Seeing a licensing code and assuming you cannot handle it yourself — most licensing procedures can be handled by your consolidator or customs broker on your behalf.
- Purchasing large quantities without checking the "Import Regulations" column first, only to discover licensing requirements after goods arrive, causing a hold or return shipment.
noun definition
- Licensing Code
- A controlled code in the CCC tariff code "Import Regulations" column indicating that the goods require specific licensing or inspection before import (e.g., codes 121, F01).
- Permit-Free Import
- Goods not listed in the Restricted Import Commodities Table and carrying no controlled code in the CCC "Import Regulations" column may be imported without an import permit.
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:
- 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