Can I send pet food/supplies to Taiwan?
Pet toys, leashes, clothes and other supplies can be sent with low taxes; however, feed, canned meat, dried meat snacks, and cowhide bones containing animal ingredients must be subject to animal quarantine and personal mailing is restricted.
Pet supplies (toys, leashes, clothes, bowls, beds) can be shipped normally and the tax is low (0% for toys, 7.5% for leash clothes).ButPet food containing animal ingredients (dry feed, canned food, jerky snacks, cowhide bones) must undergo animal quarantine, attach a quarantine certificate from the exporting country, which is almost impossible to comply with by personal mail. Quarantine-free exception: products that do not contain bovine origin and are sterilized and canned. Pet health care products for personal use 12 of each type, 36 in total.
Highlights of this page
- Can be shipped vs quarantine required: List of pet products
- Pet food containing animal ingredients must be quarantined
- Pet food declaration (input by the operator)
- Pet health products and animal medicines
- Tax rates for each category of pet products
- Real-time calculation of pet product tax
- FAQ
- Regulatory basis and official sources
Can be shipped vs quarantine required: List of pet products
✅ Can send (non-food supplies)
- Pet toys (0% tariff; toys with batteries are on sale)
- Leash, harness, collar (approximately 7.5%)
- Pet clothes, raincoats
- Bowls, placemats, pet beds, sleeping pads
- Cat litter box, comb, cleaning supplies (pet toothpaste for cleaning can be sent)
⚠️ Animal quarantine/restriction required (contains animal ingredients)
- Feed containing dried meat, canned food for dogs and cats
- Dried meat, freeze-dried meat, meat strips and other meat-containing snacks
- Animal skin chews such as cowhide bones and tooth cleaning bones
- Pet health products containing animal ingredients
Pet food containing animal ingredients must be quarantined
Dog and cat food containing animal ingredients (cow, sheep, pig, poultry, etc.)Dry feed, canned food, snacks, health products) andBeef skin bones and other animal skin chews, are subject to animal quarantine and must be attachedOfficial animal quarantine certificate from the exporting country, can only be imported after passing the quarantine in my country. Personal mailing usually cannot be certified, which means it is not allowed to be sent.
Pet food declaration (input by the operator)
In accordance with the "Animal Protection Law" and the "Declaration Measures for Pet Food Business Operators",Businesses that manufacture, process or import pet food, must be within 30 days of first manufacturing or importing, toMinistry of Agriculture Pet Food Declaration NetworkDeclare product name, net weight, main raw materials, additives, nutritional ingredients, applicable pet types, etc. Those who fail to report and make improvements within the prescribed time limit will be fined NT$3,000 to NT$15,000.
※ This is the reporting obligation of "business operators" when importing and selling; personal use in small quantities is mainly subject to quarantine and quantity regulations. Commercial purchasing and resale must comply with industry reporting requirements.
Pet health products and animal medicines
| Type | regulations |
|---|---|
| Pet vitamin and mineral supplements | Maximum 12 pieces of each type for personal use, and no more than 36 pieces in total |
| Animal health products (fish oil, etc.) | Value ≤ US$1,000 and weight ≤ 6 kg can be cleared through customs without inspection; items containing animal ingredients are subject to quarantine |
| Contains medicine/claims efficacy (such as medicated pet toothpaste, medicated lotion) | May be an animal drug and must be approved by the Ministry of Agriculture's Prevention and Inspection Office |
Whether oral hygiene products such as pet toothpaste require a license, please see Does sending pet toothpaste to Taiwan require food certification?。
Tax rates for each category of pet products
| Category | Tariff | tariff rate | Key regulations |
|---|---|---|---|
| pet toys | 9503 | 0% | Special with battery |
| Pet feed, canned food, snacks | 2309 | about 2% | Contains animal ingredients subject to quarantine |
| Pet health products (fish oil, etc.) | 2309 | about 2% | Personal use 12/36 |
| Leash, harness, pet clothing (saddle harness) | 4201 | About 7.5% | General merchandise |
Duty-paid value ≤ NT$2,000 is tax-free, and most individual pet products are tax-free. Actual tax rate is based on CCC 11 code.
Real-time calculation of pet product tax
Enter product information, and the system uses the Customs Department's AI tariff engine to instantly calculate customs duties, VAT, and total landed cost.
※ The trial calculation is based on the AI tariff forecast of the Customs Administration, and the actual tariff is subject to customs approval. This tool only calculates taxes and fees and does not mean that the product complies with quarantine/import regulations (foods containing animal ingredients must be quarantined).
FAQs about sending pet feed supplies to Taiwan
Yes. Non-food items such as pet toys, leashes, clothes, bowls, beds, etc. are general commodities and can be consolidated and shipped normally. Toys containing batteries must be sold on special order. The duty on toys is 0%, and the duty on leash clothes is about 7.5%.
Depends on the ingredients. Dry feed, canned meat, jerky snacks, and beef skin and bones containing animal ingredients must be subject to animal quarantine and must be accompanied by a quarantine certificate from the exporting country. Personal mailing is almost impossible to comply with. Quarantine-free exception: does not contain bovine origin and is sterilized and canned.
In order to prevent animal infectious diseases such as African swine fever, pet food containing animal ingredients is subject to animal quarantine and must have a quarantine certificate from the exporting country and pass the quarantine. Certification is usually not available for personal mailing.
Businesses manufacturing, processing or importing pet food must report to the Ministry of Agriculture's pet food declaration website within 30 days. Failure to declare and make improvements within the time limit will result in a fine of RMB 3,000 to RMB 15,000. Small amounts for personal use are subject to quarantine and quantity regulations.
Pet vitamin and mineral supplements for personal use 12 each, 36 in total; fish oil, etc. ≤ US$1,000 and ≤ 6kg can be cleared without inspection. Containing medicines/curative effects are animal medicines and must be approved by the Prevention and Control Department.
Pet feed, canned food, snacks (CCC 2309) about 2%; toys 0%; leash clothing (CCC 4201) about 7.5%. Tax-free for tax paid ≤ NT$2,000.
Regulatory basis and official sources
- Article 22-3 of the Animal Protection Law, Declaration Procedures for Pet Food Businesses - National Regulations Database.
- Ministry of Agriculture pet food declaration website:petfood.moa.gov.tw
- "Quarantine Conditions for Imported Dog and Cat Foods into the Republic of China" issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Inspection and Quarantine, list of items subject to animal quarantine:moa.gov.tw
- Customs Administration of the Ministry of Finance Taipei Customs "Pet Customs Clearance":web.customs.gov.tw
Consolidate and transport pet supplies with confidence, and confirm quarantine of food containing animal ingredients first
Pet toys and supplies are shipped normally, and toys with batteries are shipped on special sale. Taiwan's local customs clearance team assists in classification and customs clearance, and the actual taxes and fees are reported and invoices are issued. Register to get the shipping warehouse address.
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