How much tax do I have to pay when buying things from Southeast Asia and sending them to Taiwan?
Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore. Duty paid ≤ NT$2,000 is tax-free, and most single items are tax-free. Each product is accompanied by a clickable CCC tariff number.
Southeast Asian goods shipped to Taiwan are tax-free with tax paid ≤ NT$2,000.Common tax rates: Thai latex pillows are about 6.8%, Vietnamese/Malay coffee is about 2%, cashew nuts are about 20%, and skin care products are 0%.Singapore with GST 9% (non-duty free port).⚠️ Meat-containing instant noodles (Indomie) are prohibited from being shipped, raw bird's nests are prohibited, and fresh fruits such as durian are subject to plant quarantine.
Highlights of this page
- Southeast Asia tax real-time calculation tool
- Key points by country (Singapore GST vs Duty Free Port)
- Real case: Landed cost of goods in Southeast Asia (with clickable tax rules)
- Restricted items: meat-containing instant noodles, raw bird's nest, fruit quarantine
- Taiwan import tax exemption rules
- FAQ
- Regulatory basis and official sources
Real-time calculation of taxes in Southeast Asia
Enter Southeast Asian product information, and the system uses the Customs Department's AI tariff engine to instantly calculate customs duties, VAT, and total landed cost. After the trial calculation, you can click on the tariff code to check the complete regulations.
※ 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.
Key points by country (Singapore GST vs Duty Free Port)
Products in Singapore include a consumption tax (GST) of 9%, which is different from the Hong Kong duty-free port. Most consolidated shipping transactions within Taiwan include GST, and the tax refund principle is limited to passengers who can carry it out of the country.
| country | Popular items | Note |
|---|---|---|
| thailand | Latex pillows, skin care products, snacks | Meat-containing instant noodles ban, fruit quarantine |
| vietnam | Coffee, cashew nuts, dried fruits | Meat-containing rice noodles/instant noodles are prohibited |
| Indonesia | Instant noodles, snacks, maintenance | Indomie products containing meat are prohibited from shipping |
| malaysia | White coffee, Bak Kut Teh bags, snacks | Pouches containing broth are prohibited, bird's nest must be processed |
| singapore | Bird's nest, health care, tiger balm | Contains 9% GST, raw bird's nest is prohibited |
Real case: Landed cost of goods in Southeast Asia (with clickable tax rules)
The following is the actual measurement of the tariff engine of this site (sea freight).Click "Tariff Code" to be directed to the CCC tariff page to view the complete tax rate and input requirements.：
| merchandise | commodity price | CCC Tariff Code | tariff rate | Duty paid value | import tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thai latex pillow | ฿1,500 | 9404.90.00.11.2 | 6.8% | NT$1,429 | tax free |
| Thai skin care products | ฿800 | 3304.99.90.91.0 | 0% | NT$762 | tax free |
| Vietnamese instant coffee | ₫200,000 | 2101.11.00.00.1 | 2% | NT$240 | tax free |
| cashew nuts | ₫150,000 | 2008.19.90.10.6 | 20% | NT$180 | tax free |
| Malay white coffee | RM50 | 2101.12.00.00.0 | 2% | NT$401 | tax free |
| Bird's nest (processed and canned) | S$80 | 0410.90.10.10.1 | 20% | NT$1,966 | tax free |
*Import taxes include customs duty + 5% sales tax. Although cashew nuts, snacks, and bird's nests are subject to a 20% tariff, tax is still exempted if the duty paid per item is ≤ NT$2,000; tax will only be imposed on bulk purchases exceeding the amount. Click on the tariff number to view the complete tax rate, input requirements and related regulations for the product.
Restricted items: meat-containing instant noodles, raw bird's nest, fruit quarantine
To prevent African swine fever and other animal and plant diseases:Instant noodles containing meat (including dried meat slices, meat powder packets) (such as some Indomie, Vietnamese Pho) are not allowed to be mailed;Fresh durian, mangosteen and other fruits are subject to phytosanitary restrictions;Pick unprocessed raw bird's nest directly(Including blood and feathers) No input allowed.
Taiwan import tax exemption rules
Duty paid price (CIF = commodity + international freight + insurance) ≤ NT$2,000 is tax-free. Tax exemption will not apply if more than 6 tax-free releases are issued within a six-month period (from the 7th time onwards). General food for personal use ≤ US$1,000 and ≤ 6 kg is exempt from application for inspection.
Frequently Asked Questions about Taxes for Shipping to Taiwan from Southeast Asia
Products from Thailand, Vietnam, India and Malaysia are tax-free with a tax payment of ≤ NT$2,000. Common tax rates: latex pillows are about 6.8%, coffee is about 2%, cashews are about 20%, and skin care products are 0%. Products in Singapore are subject to 9% GST.
No. Instant noodles containing meat are animal products subject to quarantine and are prohibited from being mailed to prevent African swine fever. Meat-free vegetarian instant noodles can be sent. It is recommended to confirm the ingredients.
Look at the status. Raw bird's nests (unprocessed, containing blood feathers) are prohibited; finished bird's nests that are clean, dried, formed, cooked into porridge or canned at high temperatures can be imported. China bird's nest limit is 1.2kg.
Singapore is not a duty-free port and goods include 9% GST. Consolidated shipping back to Taiwan includes GST. In Taiwan, the amount of tax paid ≤ NT$2,000 is tax-free, and the amount exceeding NT$2,000 is subject to customs duty + 5% VAT.
Most can't. Fresh durians, mangosteens and other fruits are subject to phytosanitary restrictions, and many of them cannot be shipped by personal mail. It is recommended to send dried fruits or canned products instead.
Each product has a corresponding CCC tariff number (11 codes). You can use the tool on this page to automatically bring up the tax code, or click the tax code number in the case table to go to the tax code page to check the complete information.
Regulatory basis and official sources
- Tariff Act, Article 49, Paragraph 2(NT$2,000 tax-free, 6 times per half year) - National regulatory database.
- Ministry of Agriculture's Prevention and Inspection Service (including quarantine of meat products, bird's nests, and fruits):aphia.gov.tw
- Import regulations for "agricultural, livestock, aquatic products and food" and "meat-containing instant noodles" from the Taipei Customs Administration of the Ministry of Finance:web.customs.gov.tw
- Commodity tax inquiry:0523.tw CCC Tariff Code 12,000+ Code Query。
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