Taiwan Import Duties & Taxes Explained

Shipments with a total value (including shipping and insurance) under TWD 2,000 are generally exempt from customs duties and taxes. However, this exemption only applies if you have not exceeded your six tax-free import quota for the current half-year period.

You are allowed only six tax-free imports per half-year (January–June and July–December). Your seventh shipment and any subsequent ones will be taxed regardless of their value, even if they are under the TWD 2,000 threshold.

The standard Business Tax (VAT) rate in Taiwan is 5%. This tax is calculated on the sum of your CIF value (goods + shipping + insurance), plus any customs duties and applicable fees.

Customs duty generally applies when your shipment's CIF value exceeds TWD 2,000, unless you have already used your six tax-free quota for the half-year. Duty rates vary by product type, typically ranging from 0% to 30%.

The EZ Way app is a mandatory requirement for all individual importers in Taiwan to complete real-name authentication. You must register and link your identity before your shipment arrives, or your package will face significant delays or rejection.

Yes, carriers like DHL, FedEx, or UPS typically charge an advancement fee if they pay taxes on your behalf to speed up clearance. This fee is often around TWD 420 or 2% of the advanced tax amount, whichever is higher.

Certain items like large electrical appliances may be subject to an additional Commodity Tax ranging from 10% to 20%. Additionally, a small Trade Promotion Fee of 0.04% is applied to most imports.

You can estimate costs by adding your declared value and shipping to get the CIF value, then applying the relevant duty rate, 5% VAT on the total including duty, and any carrier fees. Keep in mind that final charges depend on the specific HS code assigned by customs.

Taxes and duties are collected by the Customs Administration of the Ministry of Finance upon arrival in Taiwan. The carrier may collect these fees on behalf of customs before delivering your package to you.

Tajikistan applies a 14% import VAT and customs duty ranging from 0% to 15% on shipments valued over $200 USD. A fixed $10 USD Customs Processing Fee also applies, with higher 20% duties for mobile phones over $100 USD.