Two regulators to satisfy
BSMI and NCC each cover part of the product.
Taiwan is a world leader in semiconductors and IT hardware, and its fabs and data centers need a steady flow of IT equipment. Importing to Taiwan needs BSMI certification for listed products, radio approval for wireless gear and a local certificate holder before your goods land. Every shipment you import into Taiwan is checked against these records. One missed step can lead to rejection. We act as your importer of record in Taiwan and manage the filings for you.
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Every IT product on the BSMI list needs its certificate before customs releases it.
BSMI, the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection, runs commodity inspection for listed products.
Most IT goods, such as laptops, servers, monitors and power supplies, follow the Registration of Product Certification scheme. The BSMI mark goes on the product, and customs checks the certificate at clearance.
Exporter Held Certification, With TradeWise as IOR
First, you share your invoice, product details and certificates. Then, you mention TradeWise as the official entity legally responsible for importing your goods into the country. Once you set up this process, all your future shipments go through the same smooth process. You stay listed as the exporter on every document. We handle all import formalities in Taiwan.
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Every Taiwan shipment follows this path when TradeWise is your importer of record.
BSMI and NCC records are matched to each product.
We file it through the customs online system with the right HS codes.
Customs duty and business tax.
Customs checks are completed, then the goods are released.
What Taiwanese Customs Checks Before Your Goods Are Released
The Customs Administration, under the Ministry of Finance, clears all imports.
Most IT products enter at 0% duty under the WTO Information Technology Agreement, and business tax of 5% is charged on top. Wondering how to import laptops and servers to Taiwan? Start with these four checks.
Before you ship
TradeWise prepares and checks this whole file for you before dispatch.
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Many Asian markets check documents carefully long before the cargo arrives. Port delays occur when compliance documents slip away. That is where TradeWise steps in. TradeWise guarantees that necessary certificates of conformity and export records are conducted by our specialists before your shipment leaves. TradeWise takes on the backend convolution saving you time.
These five issues slow down most shipments.
BSMI and NCC each cover part of the product.
Approvals are usually tied to a Taiwan entity.
Storms can close ports and offices for a day or more.
If you write a price on your paperwork that is lower than what your goods are actually worth, customs will notice.
Labels and manuals in other languages slow down sales.
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Three services remove the most common causes of delay in Taiwan.
TradeWise prepares and files every customs document correctly. Our IOR services in Taiwan help you import IT equipment to Taiwan without holds or delay.
IORWe work with certification bodies and test labs, so every certificate is ready on time.
BSMI and NCCOur team values your goods from the beginning and our team works to avoid costly revaluations of your goods.
ValuationThese are the Taiwan import regulations for IT equipment, the authorities and rules your goods must satisfy before they can be sold or used. Do I need an importer of record in Taiwan? If you have no local entity, yes. TradeWise can take that role.
Most Important for Tech Imports
The National Communications Commission (NCC) approves radio and telecom equipment before import or sale. This covers routers, Wi-Fi access points, phones and IoT devices. Devices are tested by a recognised lab and certified by an approved body. Plan for about three to six weeks.
TradeWise coordinates the full NCC file for you to speed up approval and Taiwan import customs clearance.
This government body manages imports and exports. It collects duty and business tax, and checks required licences.
It runs commodity inspection and safety certification for IT products.
It controls strategic high-tech commodities.
Taiwan is a world leader in semiconductors and IT hardware. Kaohsiung and Keelung handle most of its sea cargo, with Taoyuan Airport for air freight.
Its main trading partners include China, the United States, Japan and South Korea.
Two regulators, local holder rules and labelling are real hurdles. With the right partner, shipments stay compliant, efficient, and cost-effective, whether you import tech goods or export dual-use products.
Public holidays and typhoons can delay shipping deadlines.
January or February
Offices close for about a week.
May or June
A public holiday.
10 October
The main national holiday.
Every Week
The weekend in Taiwan. Plan customs work for Monday to Friday.
Tell us what you are shipping. Our team will help you with all the requirements and paperwork. After that, we will send you a quote with every cost listed.
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