Taiwan Entry Guide: Comprehensive Guide to Duty-Free Allowances and Currency Regulations πΉπΌβ¨ Released
We have summarized the duty-free limits for personal effects and regulations on bringing in foreign currency and precious metals that you must know for smooth customs clearance when entering Taiwan. Please check carefully as the standards for foreign currency vary by currency!
1. ποΈ Taiwan Duty-Free Limits for Personal Effects (Excluding Liquor/Tobacco)
The duty-free limits for personal effects that can pass through customs without declaration upon entry to Taiwan are categorized as follows.
| Item Type | Duty-Free Limit Standard | Remarks |
| Liquor | 1.5 Liters | Limited to adults (18 years of age or older) |
| Tobacco | 200 Cigarettes | Can be replaced with 25 cigars or 1 pound of pipe tobacco |
| Used Items | Value of 1 item or 1 set is 10,000 TWD or less | Excluding liquor, tobacco, and restricted import items |
| Other Unused Items | Taxable value of 35,000 TWD or less | Limited to items for personal and family use (excluding liquor, tobacco, and restricted import items) |
| Samples | Taxable value of 12,000 TWD or less |
2. π΅ Regulations and Declaration Standards for Bringing in Foreign Currency, Securities, and Precious Metals
Taiwan strictly applies entry limits and declaration obligations based on the type and amount of foreign currency. If you exceed the threshold amount, you must voluntarily declare it.
| Currency/Item | Declaration Standard | Handling of Excess Amount | Penalty for Non-declaration/False Declaration |
| Taiwan Dollar (TWD) | Over 100,000 | Excess amount cannot be brought in (stored at customs and retrieved upon departure) | Confiscation of the excess amount or the portion exceeding the false declaration |
| Chinese Yuan (CNY) | Over 20,000 | Excess amount cannot be brought in (stored at customs and retrieved upon departure) | Confiscation of the excess amount or the portion exceeding the false declaration |
| Other Foreign Currencies (USD, etc.) | Over USD 10,000 | The entire declared amount can be brought in | Confiscation of the excess amount or the portion exceeding the false declaration |
| Gold | Over USD 20,000 | Must obtain an import permit from the International Trade Administration (TITA) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and complete customs procedures | Fine equivalent to the corresponding amount imposed |
| Securities | Over USD 10,000 | All declared securities can be brought in | Fine equivalent to the corresponding amount imposed |
| Jewelry/Precious Metals (Items suspected of money laundering) | Total value of 500,000 TWD or more and exceeding the standards for personal use | If exceeding USD 20,000, an import permit must be obtained and customs procedures completed | Fine equivalent to the corresponding amount imposed |
π¨ Important Note:
In the case of foreign currency or Chinese Yuan, please be aware that even if declared, amounts exceeding the entry limit are not permitted for immediate entry and will be stored at customs to be retrieved only upon departure.
We hope you have a pleasant and smooth trip by familiarizing yourself with the customs declaration standards when entering Taiwan!
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