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United States → TaiwanHS 210690Other food preparations, n. e. s.Broker recommended

Miscellaneous edible preparations › Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included

Other food preparations, n. e. s.

HS 210690United States → Taiwan

Destination duty
1%–35%
Column 1calculator uses 21069055004 at 30%
Business tax (營業稅)
5%
Clearance difficulty
Broker recommended

1Overview

  • Destination duty: 1%–35% (Column 1) — calculator uses 21069055004 at 30% — No preferential agreement with United States — the basic / MFN rate applies.The rate differs between the tariff lines under this HS6. Re-check once the line is fixed.
  • Business tax (營業稅): 5%
  • This code covers: Other food preparations, n. e. s.
  • Regime to watch: Taiwan express low-value exemption and frequency capExpress consignments up to NT$2,000 are duty free, but a consignee exceeding six such entries in a half-year loses the exemption and moves to a formal declaration.web.customs.gov.tw

Key points

  • De minimis: a consignment with a dutiable value of NT$2,000 or less is free of duty, business tax and commodity tax. More than six such exempt releases by the same taxpayer in a half-year makes them a frequent importer, and the exemption stops.
  • Business tax is 5%, collected by customs. A trade promotion service fee of 0.04% also applies, plus commodity tax on listed categories and tobacco and alcohol tax.
  • Using a customs broker is not mandatory; the taxpayer may file directly, but the declaration still goes through the Single Window electronically.
  • Express consignments are graded by dutiable value: X1 (documents), X2 (NT$2,000 or less, exempt), X3 (NT$2,001 to 50,000, dutiable) and X4 (over NT$50,000, which requires a full import declaration).
  • Before importing from mainland China, check the import-rule column for MW0 (not permitted) or MP1 (permitted with conditions). For express consignments addressed to an individual, the declaration is only accepted once the consignee has completed real-name verification in the EZ WAY app.

Key points on the origin side

  • No export duty and no export VAT refund, because the United States has no VAT.
  • EEI must be filed in AESDirect when any single Schedule B or HTS line in the shipment exceeds US$2,500, or when a licence is required at any value; the ITN returned by AES must reach the carrier before lading.
  • Classify with Schedule B for the declaration, and determine the ECCN for anything that may be controlled under the EAR.
  • Screen all parties against the OFAC Specially Designated Nationals list and the BIS Entity List and Denied Persons List before shipping.
  • Export records are generally kept for five years from the date of export under 15 CFR 30.10.

As of: 2026-07-29 · Guidance as of: 2026-09

2Classification

HS6 names

  • ko기타
  • enOther food preparations, n. e. s.
  • zh_hant其他未列名食物調製品
  • zh_hans其他未列名食物调制品

Taiwan tariff lines

LineDescription
21069010008糖漿（著色或加香料）Syrups, coloured or flavoured
21069020104專供病患用之合成甜食Synthetic sweetening agent solely for patients
21069020202專供病患用之特殊營養食品Special dietary foods solely for patients
21069030004高蛋白質調配營養食品（蛋白質含量在５０％及以上者）A nourishing food prepared with high protein (containing 50% or more of protein)
21069040002嬰兒或幼童食品Infants or young children food
21069051008供食品製造用，不攙酒精之化合配製品Non-alcoholic compound preparations for making foodstuff
21069052007供飲料製造用，含酒精強度（以容積計）在０．５％及以下之化合配製品（以芳香物質為基料者除外）Compound preparations for making beverages, with an alcoholic strength by volume of 0.5% vol or lower (other than those based on ordoriferous substances)
21069053006供食品製造用，芳香物質混合物之調製品Preparations of mixtures of odoriferous substances, for making foodstuff
21069054005用以調製飲料之酒精製品，含酒精強度（以容積計）超過０．５％者（以芳香物質為基料者除外）Compound alcoholic preparations of a kind used for the manufacture of beverages, with an alcoholic strength by vloume exceeding 0.5% vol (other than those based on ordoriferous substances)
21069055004檄樹茶Morinda citrifolia tea
21069056003檄樹膠囊Morinda citrifolia in capsule form
21069060007製冰淇淋用之混合料及基料，但以可可或牛奶為基料者除外Mixes and bases for making ice cream , without a basis of milk or cocoa
21069070005不屬稅則第２００９節，供飲料製造用之濃縮果汁精Concentrated fruit juice for drinking maker use, not including falling within heading 20.09
21069080003花粉Bee pollen
21069091108咖啡乳劑Coffee creamer
21069091206大豆蛋白質食物調製品Preparations of soybeans protein
21069093008椰漿粉Coconut milk powder
21069095006蛋白質水解物Protein hydrolysates
21069096005以合成甜味劑替代糖之糖食、口香糖及類似品Confectionery, gums and the like containing synthetic sweetening agents instead of sugar
21069098003其他食物調製品，含米量不低於３０％者Other food preparation containing not less than 30% of rice
21069099208錠劑、膠囊狀食物製品Food preparations, in capsule or tablet form
21069099903其他未列名食物調製品Other food preparations, n. e. s.
United States export-side line (reference)
  • 2106.90.03.00Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
  • 2106.90.06.00Described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions
  • 2106.90.09.00Other
  • 2106.90.12.00Containing not over 20 percent of alcohol by weight
  • 2106.90.15.00Containing over 20 percent but not over 50 percent of alcohol by weight
  • 2106.90.18.00Containing over 50 percent of alcohol by weight
  • 2106.90.22.00Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
  • 2106.90.24.00Described in additional U.S. note 14 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions
  • 2106.90.26.00Other
  • 2106.90.28.00Other
  • 2106.90.32.00Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
  • 2106.90.34.00Described in additional U.S. note 14 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions
  • 2106.90.36.00Other
  • 2106.90.38.00Other
  • 2106.90.39.00Artificially sweetened cough drops
  • 2106.90.42.00Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
  • 2106.90.44.00Described in additional U.S. note 5 to chapter 17 andentered pursuant to its provisions
  • 2106.90.46.00Other
  • 2106.90.48.00Orange juice
  • 2106.90.52.00Juice of any single fruit or vegetable
  • 2106.90.54.00Mixtures of juices
  • 2106.90.58Of gelatin
  • 2106.90.58.30Containing sugar derived from sugar cane or sugar beets
  • 2106.90.58.50Other
  • 2106.90.58.70Containing sugar derived from sugar cane or sugar beets
  • 2106.90.58.90Other
  • 2106.90.62.00Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
  • 2106.90.64.00Described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions
  • 2106.90.66.00Other
  • 2106.90.68.00Described in additional U.S. note 9 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions
  • 2106.90.72.00Other
  • 2106.90.74.00Described in additional U.S. note 7 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions
  • 2106.90.76.00Other
  • 2106.90.78.00Described in additional U.S. note 8 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions
  • 2106.90.80.00Other
  • 2106.90.82.00Other
  • 2106.90.83.00Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
  • 2106.90.85.00Described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 and entered pursuant to its provisions
  • 2106.90.87.00Other
  • 2106.90.89.00Described in additional U.S. note 9 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions
  • 2106.90.91.00Other
  • 2106.90.92.00Described in additional U.S. note 7 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions
  • 2106.90.94.00Other
  • 2106.90.95.00Described in additional U.S. note 8 to chapter 17 and entered pursuant to its provisions
  • 2106.90.97.00Other
  • 2106.90.99Other
  • 2106.90.99.71Containing high-intensity sweeteners (e.g., aspartame and/or saccharin
  • 2106.90.99.72Containing sugar derived from sugar cane and/or sugar beets
  • 2106.90.99.73Other
  • 2106.90.99.75Non-dairy coffee whiteners
  • 2106.90.99.80Other cream or milk substitutes
  • 2106.90.99.85Confectionery (including gum) containing synthetic sweetening agents (e.g., saccharin) instead of sugar
  • 2106.90.99.87Herbal teas and herbal infusions comprising mixed herbs
  • 2106.90.99.88Flavored honey
  • 2106.90.99.90Canned
  • 2106.90.99.91Frozen
  • 2106.90.99.92Containing sugar derived from sugar cane and/or sugar beets
  • 2106.90.99.93Certified organic
  • 2106.90.99.94Other

Top 3 Taiwan rulings

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As of: 2026-07-29

3Duty & tax

No preferential agreement with United States — the basic / MFN rate applies.

LineDescriptionColumn 1Column 2Column 3
21069010008糖漿（著色或加香料）20%0%50%
21069020104專供病患用之合成甜食10%0%10%
21069020202專供病患用之特殊營養食品10%0%10%
21069030004高蛋白質調配營養食品（蛋白質含量在５０％及以上者）5%0%7.5%
21069040002嬰兒或幼童食品5%0%12.5%
21069051008供食品製造用，不攙酒精之化合配製品10%0%25%
21069052007供飲料製造用，含酒精強度（以容積計）在０．５％及以下之化合配製品（以芳香物質為基料者除外）1%0%2.5%
21069053006供食品製造用，芳香物質混合物之調製品1%0%2.5%
21069054005用以調製飲料之酒精製品，含酒精強度（以容積計）超過０．５％者（以芳香物質為基料者除外）20%0%50%
21069055004檄樹茶30%0%50%
21069056003檄樹膠囊30%0%50%
21069060007製冰淇淋用之混合料及基料，但以可可或牛奶為基料者除外5%0%27.5%
21069070005不屬稅則第２００９節，供飲料製造用之濃縮果汁精25%0%45%
21069080003花粉35%0%50%
21069091108咖啡乳劑10%0%25%
21069091206大豆蛋白質食物調製品10%0%25%
21069093008椰漿粉20%0%50%
21069095006蛋白質水解物25%0%50%
21069096005以合成甜味劑替代糖之糖食、口香糖及類似品30%0%50%
21069098003其他食物調製品，含米量不低於３０％者NT$49/KGMNT$6.5/KGM / NT$49/KGM / 0%—
21069099208錠劑、膠囊狀食物製品30%0%50%
21069099903其他未列名食物調製品30%0%50%

Destination costs beyond the duty (internal taxes and fees)

about +6.54% beyond the duty

What the destination customs authority collects alongside the duty. Every line carries its base formula, legal basis, as-of date and source.

ItemRateLegal basisAs of · source
Trade-promotion service fee 0.04%0.04% of (customs value (CIF)); not collected where the amount payable is 100 TWD or less.0.04%貿易法 第21條之1 · 貿易法施行細則 第17條 · 推廣貿易服務費免收項目範圍(2024-02-02)As of: 2026-09經濟部國際貿易署 — 推廣貿易服務費
Business tax (營業稅)5% of (customs value (CIF) + duty).5%加值型及非加值型營業稅法 第41條As of: 2026-09財政部關務署 — 海關如何課徵進口貨物營業稅？

Caveats

  • Trade-promotion service fee 0.04% is not collected where the amount payable is 100 TWD or less. The calculator does not apply that floor, because it does not know which currency you typed.
  • Excise and requirement lists are written at the national tariff line, not at HS6. An HS6 code can only give the general picture.
  • A small or personal consignment may go through a different regime with a different tax result — see the routes listed below.
  • De minimis: NT$2,000 per-consignment exemption.
  • Information only, as of 2026-09-09. The rates and the customs value fixed on the entry date control — verify with the customs authority or a licensed broker.
De minimis

NT$2,000 per-consignment exemption

A consignment with a dutiable value of NT$2,000 or less is free of customs duty, business tax and commodity tax. The trade-promotion fee is in practice not collected in this range either, because of its NT$100 floor.

· More than six such duty-free releases by the same taxpayer within a half-year (Jan–Jun / Jul–Dec) triggers a 頻繁進口 designation and the exemption is withdrawn.

· Alcohol, tobacco and tariff-quota agricultural products are excluded regardless of value.

Threshold:
2000 TWD
Legal basis:
關稅法 第49條
財政部 — 小額進口貨物免稅規定
Other clearance routes (3)
  • X2 low-value duty-free express consignment (≤ NT$2,000)effective rate about 0%duty 0%

    Cleared on a simplified declaration with no tax charged. Only the C1 (no review, no inspection) or C3 (physical inspection) channels are assigned.

    Applies when:
    Air express consignment with a dutiable value of NT$2,000 or less
    Limits:
    2000 TWD/shipment
    空運快遞貨物簡易申報通關作業規定
  • X3 low-value dutiable express consignment (NT$2,001–50,000)

    Cleared on a simplified declaration, but duty and business tax are charged normally. Goods subject to import controls, drawback, quota, special duties or the special-goods tax must use a full 進口報單.

    Applies when:
    Air express consignment with a dutiable value between NT$2,001 and NT$50,000
    Limits:
    2001 TWD/shipment · 50000 TWD/shipment
    空運快遞貨物簡易申報通關作業規定
  • EZ WAY real-name verification — required for individual consignees

    An import express consignment addressed to an individual is only accepted for declaration once the consignee has completed real-name verification in the EZ WAY app, binding a mobile number to an ID or residence-permit number. Without it clearance is held until corrected. Basis: 空運快遞貨物通關辦法 §17(3); enforced in the clearance system since 2020-05-16.

    Applies when:
    Any import express consignment addressed to an individual
    財政部關務署 — 快遞收貨人實名認證(EZ WAY)

Information, not advice. What is actually charged is fixed by Customs on the dutiable value and the rates in force on the entry date. 貨物稅 and 菸酒稅 fall only on goods listed in their statutes, which an HS6 code cannot settle. Verify with the Customs Administration or a licensed 報關業者.

As of: 2026-09-09

  • · Business tax = (dutiable value + import duty + commodity tax or tobacco and alcohol tax + tobacco health and welfare surcharge) x 5%, collected by customs under Article 41 of the Business Tax Act.
  • · Trade promotion service fee: 0.04% (four per ten thousand) of the customs value, under art. 21-1 of the Foreign Trade Act and art. 17 of its enforcement rules; it is not collected where the amount payable is NT$100 or less.
  • · Commodity tax applies only to the categories listed in the Commodity Tax Act, such as electrical appliances, vehicles, oil and gas, cement, beverages, flat glass and rubber tyres; the base is the dutiable value plus import duty.
  • · Tobacco and alcohol tax: for example NT$1,590 per 1,000 cigarettes, NT$26 per litre of beer, and NT$2.5 per litre per degree of alcohol for distilled spirits; tobacco also carries a health and welfare surcharge of NT$1,000 per 1,000 cigarettes.
  • · Special goods and services tax of 10% applies to passenger cars, aircraft, yachts and high-value goods above set thresholds.

Landed-cost estimate

Duty rate used(1%–35%)
30%
Customs value
—
Duty
—
Trade-promotion service fee 0.04% (0.04%)
—
Business tax (營業稅)
—
Estimated total
—

A rough estimate. The real amount depends on valuation, classification and origin determination.

The rate differs between the tariff lines under this HS6. Re-check once the line is fixed. calculator uses 21069055004 at 30%

As of: 2026-07-29

4Requirements

  • 501Approval from the Ministry of Health and Welfare is required.
  • 5081. For importation of food additives must be handled according to the following regulations: (1) If the petitioned food additive (excluding flavorings) is enlist in the current "Standards for Specification, Scope, Application and Limitation of Food Additives", a food additives license approval from the Ministry of Health and Welfare is required, and shall be governed by the regulation of "F01". (…
  • 511For importation of foods in capsule or tablet form, approval from the Ministry of Health and Welfare is required. (This APPROVAL should be used exclusively by the owner himself and authorization to use by others is prohibited.) If the imported goods are samples or gifts, an "import certificate" approval from the Ministry of Health and Welfare is required.
  • B01Importation shall be subject to the prescription set forth in the "List of Items Subject to Animal & Plant Quarantine" and relevant quarantine requirements compiled by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency, Ministry of Agriculture.
  • F01Importation of foods shall follow the"Regulations for Inspection of imported Foods and Related Products".The importer shall apply for inspection to the Food and Drug Administration,Ministry of Health and Welfare(FDA).(Note:Please contact FDA for relevant inspection requirements of food imports.)
  • MP1(1) Importation of Mainland China products in this category is conditionally permitted. The importation should conform to the regulations of "Consolidated List of Conditional Import Items of Mainland China Origin and Regulations Governing Import of Mainland China Origin Commodities".(2) Importation of items on the "Consolidated List of Conditional Import Items of Mainland China Origin and Regulat…
  • MW0Importation of Mainland China products is prohibited.

Agencies involved

  • Customs Administration, Ministry of FinanceImport clearance, tariff classification, valuation, and collection of business tax and commodity taxweb.customs.gov.tw
  • Customs-Port-Trade Single WindowElectronic platform for import and export declarations, import regulation lookup and paymentportal.sw.nat.gov.tw
  • International Trade Administration, Ministry of Economic AffairsImport and export regulations, import permits, control of mainland Chinese goods (MW0 / MP1)trade.gov.tw
  • Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI)Inspection and certification of listed commodities and product safety markingbsmi.gov.tw
  • Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA)Border inspection of imported food, cosmetic product listing and product information filesfda.gov.tw
  • Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency, Ministry of AgricultureQuarantine of imported animals, plants and their productsaphia.gov.tw

As of: 2026-08-27

5Documents

United States export documents

  • Commercial invoice
    Issued by:
    Exporter
    When:
    With the shipment

    Buyer, seller, description, quantity, value, currency, terms of sale and country of origin; used by the destination customs authority as well.

    Official page
  • Packing list
    Issued by:
    Exporter
    When:
    With the shipment

    Carton-level contents, weights, dimensions and marks.

    Official page
  • Bill of lading or air waybill
    Issued by:
    Carrier or freight forwarder
    When:
    Issued at loading

    Contract of carriage; the ocean bill of lading is also the document of title.

    Official page
  • Electronic Export Information (EEI) and ITN
    Issued by:
    Exporter or authorised agent, filed in AESDirect within ACE
    When:
    Before lading, on the deadline for the mode of transport

    Required when a single Schedule B or HTS line exceeds US$2,500 or a licence is required. The ITN is the proof of filing.

    Official page
  • Shipper's Letter of Instruction (SLI)
    Issued by:
    Exporter
    When:
    When a forwarder files on the exporter's behalf

    Authorises the forwarder as agent and carries the data needed for the AES filing.

    Official page
  • Export licence
    Issued by:
    Bureau of Industry and Security (EAR) or Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (ITAR)
    When:
    Before export, when the ECCN or USML category and destination require it

    Licence exceptions may be available; the licence or exception is cited in the AES filing.

    Official page
  • Certification of origin for a free trade agreement
    Issued by:
    Exporter or producer
    When:
    Provided to the buyer for its import claim

    KORUS uses self-certification with no prescribed form. There is no agreement covering Taiwan or mainland China.

    Official page
  • Certificate of Free Sale or FDA export certificate
    Issued by:
    U.S. Food and Drug Administration or a state authority
    When:
    When the importing country's authority asks for it

    Common for food, dietary supplements, cosmetics, drugs and medical devices going to Korea, Taiwan or mainland China.

    Official page
  • Power of attorney to the forwarder
    Issued by:
    Exporter
    When:
    Before the forwarder acts

    Needed for the forwarder to file EEI and act before CBP as authorised agent.

    Official page

Taiwan import documents

  • Import declaration (進口報單)
    Issued by:
    Customs broker or importer, transmitted through the Single Window
    When:
    Within 15 days from the day after the conveyance's import date

    Low-value express consignments may instead use a simplified declaration (X1 to X3). Goods subject to an import regulation, drawback, quota, special duties or the special goods and services tax must use a full import declaration.

    Official page
  • Delivery order (小提單, D/O)
    Issued by:
    Carrier or freight forwarder
    When:
    Exchanged after the goods arrive

    The document against which the goods are collected from the container terminal or warehouse.

    Official page
  • Commercial invoice
    Issued by:
    Exporter
    When:
    With the declaration

    The primary basis for the dutiable value; it should state description, quantity, unit price, terms of sale and country of origin.

    Official page
  • Packing list
    Issued by:
    Exporter
    When:
    With the declaration

    Used for reconciliation during a C3 physical examination.

    Official page
  • Bill of lading or air waybill
    Issued by:
    Carrier
    When:
    Issued at loading

    Reconciled against the manifest and used to obtain the delivery order.

    Official page
  • Certificate of origin
    Issued by:
    Issuing body in the exporting country
    When:
    When claiming a preferential rate or when the import regulation requires it

    Goods on the ECFA early harvest list imported from mainland China need an ECFA certificate of origin to obtain the preferential rate.

    Official page
  • Import permit
    Issued by:
    International Trade Administration or another competent authority
    When:
    When the import regulation column shows a corresponding code

    Goods with no code are generally free of permit requirements; codes such as MW0 and MP1 relate to the control of mainland Chinese goods.

    Official page
  • Power of attorney (委任書)
    Issued by:
    Importer (taxpayer)
    When:
    Before appointing a customs broker

    Authorises the broker to declare, pay the taxes and collect the goods.

    Official page
  • Inspection and border-check documents
    Issued by:
    BSMI, TFDA
    When:
    With or before the declaration

    Inspection pass for goods on the BSMI list; import inspection application for food; cosmetic product listing and the product information file (PIF).

    Official page

6Procedure

  1. Advance cargo data and storageThe carrier transmits the manifest, and after discharge the goods enter a container terminal, wharf or bonded warehouse.
  2. Delivery order and documentsExchange the bill of lading for a delivery order and assemble the invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and any import permit.
  3. File the import declarationThe broker or the importer transmits the import declaration through the Single Window, within 15 days from the day after the conveyance's import date.
  4. Clearance channelThe system assigns C1 (release without review), C2 (document review) or C3 (physical examination, either manual C3M or scanned C3X). Goods requiring inspection wait for the competent authority's result.
  5. Pay duty and taxesPay the import duty, business tax, commodity tax where applicable and the trade promotion service fee. Online payment is available, as is release before payment where the rules allow it.
  6. Release and collectionAfter the release notice the goods are collected from the terminal. Amendment, refund and post-clearance audit procedures follow separately.
  1. Manifest and storageThe airline transmits the manifest and the goods enter the air cargo terminal.
  2. Documents and declarationAssemble the documents and transmit the import declaration through the Single Window; the same 15-day deadline applies.
  3. Channel and examinationThe declaration is routed C1, C2 or C3. Goods regulated by BSMI or TFDA must complete their inspection procedure.
  4. PaymentPay the duty, business tax and related fees.
  5. ReleaseCollect the goods from the air cargo terminal.
  1. Express categoriesExpress consignments are graded by customs value into X1 (import express documents), X2 (low-value duty-free, NT$2,000 or less), X3 (low-value dutiable, NT$2,001–50,000) and X4 (high-value, over NT$50,000). X1 to X3 are assigned only the C1 (release) or C3 (examination) channel; X4 can be assigned C1, C2 or C3.
  2. Simplified or full declarationX1 to X3 may use a simplified declaration. X4, and anything involving an import regulation, drawback, quota, special duties or the special goods and services tax, requires a full import declaration.
  3. Exemption and frequent-importer testA dutiable value of NT$2,000 or less is exempt, but more than six exempt releases by the same taxpayer within a half-year ends the exemption. Tobacco, alcohol and tariff-quota agricultural products never qualify.
  4. PaymentWhere tax is due, the express operator normally pays and recovers it from the consignee, or the consignee pays directly.
  5. Goods subject to inspectionElectrical goods and other items on the BSMI inspection list bought online still need inspection or an inspection waiver; without it they are not released and a penalty may follow.
  6. Consignee real-name verification (EZ WAY)For an import express consignment addressed to an individual, art. 17(3) of the Regulations Governing Customs Clearance for Air Express Consignments requires the consignee to complete real-name verification in the EZ WAY app, binding a mobile number to an ID or residence-permit number. Customs has checked the express-consignment declaration authorisation in its clearance system since 2020-05-16; where the importer is not verified, the declaration is not accepted until the omission is corrected.
  1. Declaration on arrivalTravellers carrying dutiable or declarable goods use the red channel and complete a declaration form.
  2. AllowanceFor an adult traveller, personal and household articles are exempt up to a total customs value of NT$35,000, raised from NT$20,000 with effect from 2024-06-26. Separately, 1.5 litres of alcohol (any number of bottles, travellers 18 and over), and 200 cigarettes or 25 cigars or one pound of tobacco (travellers 20 and over) are exempt; articles the traveller already owned and used abroad are exempt separately where a single article or set has a customs value of NT$10,000 or less. The NT$35,000 exemption does not apply to travellers who are evidently carrying goods for profit or who travel frequently — twice or more within 30 days, or six times or more within half a year. The basis is art. 11 of the Regulations Governing the Inspection, Taxation and Release of Inbound Passengers' Baggage.
  3. Commercial goodsGoods that are not for personal use follow the ordinary import procedure even when hand-carried, and must meet the import regulation and inspection requirements.
  4. PaymentAnything above the allowance is valued by customs on arrival and the tax is paid on the spot.
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  1. Classify and screenDetermine the Schedule B number, check whether the item has an ECCN on the Commerce Control List or falls under the USML, and screen the buyer, end user and end use against the OFAC and BIS lists.
  2. Book and documentBook with the carrier or forwarder, and prepare the commercial invoice, packing list and Shipper's Letter of Instruction. Obtain any export licence that applies.
  3. File EEIFile the EEI in AESDirect at least 24 hours before the cargo is loaded onto the vessel, and record the ITN returned by the system.
  4. Deliver and ladeDeliver the cargo to the terminal. The carrier cites the ITN on its outbound manifest; without it the goods should not be laded.
  5. Departure and documentsAfter sailing, collect the bill of lading and send the shipping documents and the origin certification to the buyer for its import clearance.
  6. RecordkeepingKeep the export records, generally for five years from the date of export, and correct the AES filing if the shipment particulars change.

7Difficulty

Broker recommended

Score: 0.87

A signal derived from public data, not advice.

Why this reading

  • regime[TFDA] 食安法 + 膠囊錠狀食品 查驗登記(511)Tablet/capsule food products need a prior MHW permit (import rule 511) on top of food-business registration and border inspection; a "health food" claim escalates to a Health Food Control Act licence.fda.gov.tw2026-09-07
  • requirement5 destination import requirement(s) found: Approval from the Ministry of Health and Welfare is required., 1. For importation of food additives must be handled according to the following regulations: (1) If the petitioned food additive (excluding flavorings) is enlist in the current "St, For importation of foods in capsule or tablet form, approval from the Ministry of Health and Welfare is required. (This APPROVAL should be used exclusively by the owner himself and, and 2 moreportal.sw.nat.gov.tw2026-09-07
  • ambiguityClassification is contested — 228 TW rulings split across 11 subheadings.web.customs.gov.tw2026-09-07

Components

Import requirements0.90Approval from the Ministry of Health and Welfare is required. portal.sw.nat.gov.tw1. For importation of food additives must be handled according to the following regulations: (1) If the petitioned food additive (excluding flavorings) is enlist in the current "St portal.sw.nat.gov.twFor importation of foods in capsule or tablet form, approval from the Ministry of Health and Welfare is required. (This APPROVAL should be used exclusively by the owner himself and portal.sw.nat.gov.tw
Classification ambiguity0.84TW rulings: 228, spread over 11 subheadings web.customs.gov.twUS CROSS: 1838 rulings, 38% of them decided on more than one line · 185 other HS6 codes examined in the same cases rulings.cbp.gov
Regulatory regime0.87食安法 + 膠囊錠狀食品 查驗登記(511) fda.gov.tw
United States origin-side note: No US export PGA mapping (EAR and sanctions screening still apply). cbp.gov

As of: 2026-09-07

8Cases

Rulings held:Korea 1705United States 1838Taiwan 228China —

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  • KR관세평가분류원Base for beverage, non-alcoholic; 산돌배발효액돌배나무열매 60%, 설탕 40%을 혼합하여 발효, 살균, 여과한 갈색계 액상을 플라스틱병에 소매포장한 것(내용량: 500g) - 용도 : 물에 희석하여 음용 ※ 품목분류는 수출입신고 당시의 물품상태에 따라 변경될 수 있음Decided line: 2106901090Date: 2026-06-23Reference: CLIP-0072026002698
  • KR관세평가분류원Preparations of royal jelly and honey; BAEKDUSAN NATURAL ROYAL JELLY HONEY S벌꿀 94%에 로열젤리 6%를 첨가하여 균질하게 혼합한 갈색계 점조액상[제시자료: 하이드록시 데센산(10-HDA) 0.08%이상] - 용도: 식용 ※ 품목분류는 수출입신고 당시의 물품상태에 따라 변경될 수 있음.Decided line: 2106909091Date: 2026-06-16Reference: CLIP-0072026002554
  • KR관세평가분류원Food preparation ; Soup base powder소금 27.8%, 설탕 17%, 조미분(MSG, 소금, 전분, 설탕, 덱스트린, 효모추출물) 17%, 포도당 17%, MSG 15%, 크리머(포도당시럽, 수소 첨가한 식물유 등) 3%, Disodium 5'-Ribonucleotide 2%, 효모추출물, 에틸말톨, 실리카를 혼합‧조제한 미황색 분말상 - 용도:...Decided line: 2106909099Date: 2026-06-10Reference: CLIP-0072026002481
  • KR관세평가분류원Food preparations; Stabisol HYv1ㅇ Gelatine 54%, Acetylated distarch adipate 30%, Mono and diglycerides of fatty acids 16%를 혼합‧조제한 백색계 분말상 - 용도 : 발효유 증점제 ※ 품목분류는 수출입신고 당시의 물품상태에 따라 변경될 수 있음Decided line: 2106909099Date: 2026-06-10Reference: CLIP-0072026002440
  • KR관세평가분류원Food preparations; JILA Spearmint Tinsㅇ Sorbitol 97.5%, Natural flavourings(Spearmint oil) 1%, Steviol Glycoside, Magnesium Stearate, Copper Chlorophyll로 혼합·조제한 원형의 타블렛상을 직사각형 철제 용기에 소매포장한 것(내용량 : 34g) - 용도 : 식용...Decided line: 2106909099Date: 2026-05-27Reference: CLIP-0072026002282
  • KR관세평가분류원Food preparations; Stabisol HYv2Gelatine 54%, Acetylated distarch adipate 30%, Mono and diglycerides of fatty acids 16%를 혼합, 조제한 백색계 분말 - 용도 : 발효유 증점제 ※ 품목분류는 수출입신고 당시의 물품상태에 따라 변경될 수 있음 사진 :Decided line: 2106909099Date: 2026-05-13Reference: CLIP-0072026002099
  • KR관세평가분류원Food preparations; GLOW BALAN C - glutathione비타민C 혼합제제 25%, L-시스틴 12.5%, L-글루타치온 효모추출물 7.5%, 에리스리톨(감미료), 구연산, 자몽향분말, 히비스커스추출분말, 효소처리스테비아 등으로 혼합·조제된 연홍색 분말상을 스틱형 수지제 파우치에 충전하여 소포장 후 지제상자에 소매포장한 것(내용량 : 4g×30포) - 용도 : 식용...Decided line: 2106909099Date: 2026-02-23Reference: CLIP-0072026000818
  • KR관세평가분류원Food preparations; SLEEMOOD - melatonin타트체리추출분말 31.25%, 세인트존스워트추출분말 6.25%, 강황추출분말 6.13%, 레몬밤추출분말, 테아닌, 유산균 17종, 비타민B6염산염, 비타민B12, 결정셀룰로스, 옥수수전분, 산화마그네슘 등으로 혼합·조제한 타블렛 상을 플라스틱 용기에 소포장 후 지제박스에 소매 포장한 것(내용량 : 800mg×...Decided line: 2106909099Date: 2026-02-23Reference: CLIP-0072026000813
  • KR관세평가분류원Preparations of royal jelly and honey; Royal Ielly Honey Mix- 벌꿀 95%에 로열젤리 5%를 첨가하여 균질하게 혼합한 갈색계 점조액상을 플라스틱병에 소매포장한 것 [제시자료 : 하이드록시 데센산(10-HDA) 0.08%이상] - 용도 : 식용 ※ 품목분류는 수출입신고 당시의 물품 상태에 따라 변경될 수 있음Decided line: 2106909091Date: 2026-01-29Reference: CLIP-0072026000554
  • KR관세평가분류원Food preparation; SOYA CELL (SOY FIBER)ㅇ 대두를 탈지한 후 단백질을 분리하고 얻은 미황색계 분말상의 식이섬유 - 용도 : 식품 제조용 ※ 품목분류는 수출입신고 당시의 물품상태에 따라 변경될 수 있음Decided line: 2106909099Date: 2026-01-27Reference: CLIP-0072026000483
  • KR관세평가분류원Preparations of royal and honey; G'DAY HONEY MANUKA WITH ROYAL JELLY MGO 300+ㅇ 벌꿀 95%에 로열젤리 분말 5%를 첨가하여 균질하게 혼합한 갈색계 점조액상을 스틱 형상의 수지제 파우치에 소매 포장한 것(내용량: 12g) ※ 하이드록시 데센산(10-HDA) 0.08% 이상 - 용도 : 식용 ※ 품목분류는 수출입신고 당시의 물품상태에 따라 변경될 수 있음Decided line: 2106909091Date: 2026-01-09Reference: CLIP-0072026000088
  • KR관세평가분류원Food preparation; Petit Bear Freezable Fruit Ice Bar; 얼려먹는 쁘띠베어 아이스바 사과 (Apple)정제수 79.8%, 설탕 10.49%, 파인애플농축액 8%, 사과농축액 1%, 구연산, 향료(사과향), 카라기난, 잔탄검 등으로 혼합·조제한 미황색계 액상을 스틱형 수지제 파우치에 포장한 것(내용량: 35ml) - 용도 : 냉동하여 섭취(실온 보관) ※ 품목분류는 수출입신고 당시의 물품상태에 따라 변경될 수 ...Decided line: 2106909099Date: 2025-12-30Reference: CLIP-0072025005659
  • KR관세평가분류원Food preparation; Petit Bear Freezable Fruit Ice Bar; 얼려먹는 쁘띠베어 아이스바 딸기 (Strawberry)정제수 79.61%, 설탕 10.26%, 파인애플농축액 8%, 딸기농축액 1.4%, 구연산, 향료(딸기향), 카라기난, 잔탄검 등으로 혼합·조제한 적색계 액상을 스틱형 수지제 파우치에 포장한 것(내용량: 35ml) - 용도 : 냉동하여 섭취(실온 보관) ※ 품목분류는 수출입신고 당시의 물품상태에 따라 변경될 ...Decided line: 2106909099Date: 2025-12-30Reference: CLIP-0072025005658
  • KR관세평가분류원Food preparation; Petit Bear Freezable Fruit Ice Bar; 얼려먹는 쁘띠베어 아이스바 자두 (Plum)정제수 77.75%, 설탕 12.53%, 파인애플농축액 8%, 자두농축액 1%, 구연산, 향료(자두향), 카라기난, 잔탄검 등으로 혼합·조제한 주황색계 액상을 스틱형 수지제 파우치에 포장한 것(내용량: 35ml) - 용도 : 냉동하여 섭취(실온 보관) ※ 품목분류는 수출입신고 당시의 물품상태에 따라 변경될 수...Decided line: 2106909099Date: 2025-12-30Reference: CLIP-0072025005661
  • KR관세평가분류원Food preparation; Petit Bear Freezable Fruit Ice Bar; 얼려먹는 쁘띠베어 아이스바 샤인머스캣 (Shine muscat)정제수 79.68%, 설탕 10.58%, 파인애플농축액 8%, 샤인머스캣농축액 1%, 구연산, 카라기난, 잔탄검, 향료(샤인머스캣향) 등으로 혼합·조제한 미황색계 액상을 스틱형 수지제 파우치에 포장한 것(내용량: 35ml) - 용도 : 냉동하여 섭취(실온 보관) ※ 품목분류는 수출입신고 당시의 물품상태에 따라...Decided line: 2106909099Date: 2025-12-30Reference: CLIP-0072025005660

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