Taiwan Import Permit Guide 2026

1. How import regulation codes work

Taiwan does not use one universal import license. Each CCC tariff line has an import regulation field that shows which agency document is needed before formal customs clearance. The document may be a permit, inspection, quarantine certificate, test result, or approval letter.

2. Code → Agency → Document Table

Code ranges are summarized for quick reading. Always confirm the exact current requirement by checking the CCC tariff line in the official BOFT system.

Common import regulation codes

These are common codes seen in Taiwan import clearance. The official CCC tariff query result remains authoritative.

The goods require an import permit issued by the Bureau of Foreign Trade before customs clearance.

The goods are controlled imports and need special approval before the import permit process.

C01 means batch commodity inspection. C02 may use product certification registration.

Food goods must apply for TFDA import inspection before clearance.

These TFDA codes usually cover food-related utensils, additives, and tablet or capsule food products.

Animal or plant quarantine is required before clearance.

503 covers human drugs. 504 covers medical devices.

Agricultural approval documents may be required, often for seeds, seedlings, or agricultural products.

MW0 means Mainland China goods are prohibited. MP1 means conditionally allowed.

3. Agency Application Guides

Choose the guide that matches your goods and authority.

• BOFT import permit, 121/111, MW0/MP1
• BSMI commodity inspection
• TFDA food import inspection
• TFDA drug and medical device registration
• TFDA cosmetic product listing
• Animal and plant quarantine
• Agricultural import permits
• NCC RF device import approval
• Radioactive material import permit
• Toxic chemical import approval
• Tobacco and alcohol importer license
• CITES permit
• Controlled drug import permit
• Petroleum import business permit

4. Prohibited and Controlled Imports

5. Three Steps to Check Your Goods

1. Find the CCC 11-digit code in the customs tariff query system.
2. Check the import regulation code in the BOFT import/export regulation query.
3. Use HowBridge Logistics tools to match the tariff code, show import rules, and prepare customs documents.

6. FAQ

Apply online at the Ministry of Economic Affairs Bureau of Foreign Trade "Import/Export Commodity Electronic Visa System", free of charge. With complete documents, approval takes approximately 1 working day; download and print the permit after approval (paper certificates are no longer issued). Legal basis: MOEA Bureau of Foreign Trade Commodity Import Management Regulations. Apply online: Import/Export Commodity Electronic Visa System.

They are all pre-clearance controls. A permit is an approval document, inspection/testing checks compliance, and quarantine controls animal or plant disease risk.

Examples include MW0 Mainland China goods, arms and ammunition for individuals, and items on the controlled import list.

It depends on the goods and value. Some ordinary goods may be exempt, but food, drugs, cosmetics, animals, and plants can still be controlled.

Usually packing list, commercial invoice, bill of lading, and any required permit or agency approval number.

It means an import permit from the Bureau of Foreign Trade is required.

It means the Mainland China goods are prohibited unless special project approval applies.

It depends on the goods and the declared value. Generally, non-restricted import goods may be exempt from permit requirements, but food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, animals, plants, and similar items are still subject to the regulations of the relevant competent authority.

Typically required: a packing list, commercial invoice, bill of lading, and any inspection/approval documents or permit numbers corresponding to the goods.

This code indicates that the goods require an import permit issued by the Bureau of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Economic Affairs.

This code indicates that goods of mainland China origin are not permitted for import. Under qualifying conditions, an application for a special import authorization may be submitted to the Bureau of Foreign Trade.