Taiwan Import Permit Application 2026｜TITA I/P and Code 121
Quick answer: when is an import permit needed?
When the product CCC import regulation lists <strong>code 121</strong>, apply to Taiwan <strong>International Trade Administration</strong> for an import permit before customs declaration. A blank import-regulation field usually means no import permit is required.
Last updated: 2026-05-31 · HowBridge Logistics editorial team · Compiled from Customs announcements and current regulations
1. What is an import permit?
Taiwan import controls use regulation codes tied to CCC tariff classification. Code 121 means the International Trade Administration issues an import permit, often called I/P.
Import regulation code 121: obtain the permit before customs declaration.
Blank import regulation: usually no import permit is required, so the declaration can be filed without this permit.
2. Difference between code 121 and 111
| Code | Meaning | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 121 | Import permit issued by TITA | File through cfgate with supporting documents. |
| 111 | Controlled import | Project approval is usually required before permit filing. |
| 122 / 123 | Delegated licensing unit | Handled by authorized banks, associations, or other units. |
3. Who needs to apply?
- Import/export businesses: companies or firms importing code 121 goods should first complete import/export business registration.
- Unregistered importers: non-restricted goods above certain FOB thresholds may still require an import permit.
4. Four online application steps
Filing portal: cfgate.trade.gov.tw.
- Check import regulationsConfirm the 11-digit CCC code and check whether import regulation 121 applies.
- Complete business registrationCompanies or firms should complete import/export business registration before applying.
- File through cfgateLog in with a business certificate or account, enter product details, and upload catalogs, contracts, or use explanations.
- Review and download permitAfter approval, download the import permit and enter the permit number in the import declaration.
5. Fees, time, and validity
| Processing time | Often about one working day when documents are complete; agency consultation may take longer. |
| Validity | Usually six months from issuance; extensions follow official rules. |
| Administrative fee | Check the latest cfgate system notice. |
| Trade promotion fee | Collected at import by customs; separate from permit filing fees. |
6. China-origin goods: MW0, MP1, MXX
Use the official China-origin import regulation query system to confirm by CCC code.
| Code | Meaning | Importability |
|---|---|---|
| MW0 | China-origin goods not permitted | Import from mainland China is prohibited; exception: small quantities in Chapters 25–97 need no import permit if the whole declaration is within CIF NT$32,000 and each single product is within 24 pieces, with a 40 kg limit only for goods that cannot be counted; electric motorcycles, electric bicycles and their controllers are excluded, and Chapters 1–24 do not qualify. Shipments exceeding these thresholds, or falling under an excluded category, still require a project import application. |
| MP1 | Conditionally permitted China-origin goods | Import is allowed if conditions are met; MXX rules also apply when listed. |
| No MW0 / MP1 | Permitted China-origin goods | Handle under general import regulations. |
7. Strategic high-tech commodities (SHTC)
SHTC covers dual-use goods and technology, military items, or goods with sensitive end-use risk. Import or export may require separate SHTC permits and end-use documents.
8. How to check if a permit is required
- Find the 11-digit CCC code: use Taiwan customs tariff or single-window tools.
- Check import regulation code: code 121 means an import permit is required.
- Use HowBridge Logistics tools: member customs-document tools can help compare tariff codes and import rules.
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9. FAQ
When is an import permit required?
When the CCC import regulation field lists code 121, an import permit from the International Trade Administration is required before customs declaration.
What is the difference between code 121 and 111?
Code 121 is a standard import permit. Code 111 is controlled import and usually needs project approval before permit filing.
How long does approval take and how long is it valid?
A complete application may be approved in about one working day. Validity is commonly six months, subject to official rules.
Can I apply without import/export business registration?
Companies and firms should complete registration first. Unregistered importers are judged by product type and value thresholds.
Can MW0 or MP1 China-origin goods be imported?
MW0 = import from mainland China is prohibited. Exception: small quantities of mainland Chinese goods in Chapters 25–97 may be imported without an import permit if the whole declaration is within CIF NT$32,000 and each single product is within 24 pieces (40 kg if it cannot be counted; a single product is identified by its model number, or by the line item on the declaration if there is no model number, and may not be split by size, specification or colour; stone under heading 6802 and tiles under heading 6907 must meet both 24 pieces and 40 kg). Electric motorcycles, electric bicycles and their controllers (tariff lines 8711.60.10, 8711.60.20 and 8543.70.99.50) are excluded, and Chapters 1–24 do not qualify. Inspection, quarantine and other import requirements must still be met separately. Goods that do not meet the conditions, food and agricultural products (Chapters 1–24) and excluded items require a separate project import application. MP1 is conditionally permitted when requirements are met; where MXX is also listed, an import permit is required, but the same small-quantity exception applies.
Not sure whether your goods need an import permit?
Use HowBridge Logistics member tools to enter product names, compare tariff codes and import rules, and prepare broker-ready data.
This page is general guidance. Actual import regulations, licensing codes, and procedures are subject to the latest official notices.
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Cited references
This page cites primary government, judicial, and academic sources from HowBridge’s customs reference index (1,171 records). Each item links to its original source.
Reference index data version: 2026-08-16
- Official manual Import requirements for various goods (explanation of import regulation codes beginning with A, B, C and F) web.customs.gov.tw
- Government research report Introduction to the Customs-Port-Trade Single Window (Government Agency Information Bulletin, Issue 304, feature report on the reengineering of government service processes) dgbas.gov.tw