Global-Capabilities / Taiwan

Importing to Taiwan

In Taiwan, the tech industry is prosperous, and some of the world’s leading technology companies are based here. The strong heritage of advanced tech functionality in every aspect of their economy, from manufacturing to finance, exemplifies the country’s sustained growth. Accordingly, the demand for imports and exports from the country is substantial. Taiwan's semiconductor industry accounts for about 90% of the world's most advanced microchips. This is because Taiwan has a strong track record of innovation and manufacturing and a complete industry supply chain.

Tax: up to 5%
Duties: up to 12%

Restricted Items: Wireless Goods and Certain Goods of Chinese Origin

Non-working days: Saturday, Sunday, and Public Holidays 

Lead times: 2-3 weeks

Best carrier option: Courier or Freight Forwarder

Prominent Languages: Taiwanese Mandarin

Tax: up to 5%
Duties: up to 12%

Restricted Items: Wireless Goods and Certain Goods of Chinese Origin

Non-working days: Saturday, Sunday, and Public Holidays 

Lead Time: 2-3 weeks

Best carrier option: Courier or Freight Forwarder

Prominent Languages: Taiwanese Mandarin

Pain Points

Trade Pain Points and Possibilities

Taiwan is a tech titan, especially in the semiconductor space. The nation’s semiconductor industry, renowned for innovation and complete supply chains, dominates the market for high-end microchips and leads the AI revolution. However, Taiwan’s protective stance on its tech sector has created a complex import environment.

While the flow of goods is consistent, import delays and stoppages shipping into Taiwan are common. This is due to special permit requirements, product functionality parameters, product legacy, and value thresholds monitored and checked by Taiwanese customs.

Taiwan is an exceptionally intensive import landscape to protect the thriving local tech market. Importing dual-use tech goods into the region has several permits and compliance requirements, and the region is notorious for imposing quantity limitations on certain goods.

Taiwan has 11 free trade agreements (FTAs) in force with 17 countries. From the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA) with China to a Free Trade Agreement with New Zealand. However, Taiwan limits its FTAs dues to several domestic and security factors as well as to protect the country’s economic interests.

Our Solution

How TecEx Can Help You Import into Taiwan

Strict customs regulations, including special permits, product specifications, and value assessments, frequently cause import delays and disruptions. The import of dual-use technology is particularly stringent, with multiple permits, compliance hurdles, and quantity restrictions in place.

TecEx can assist with shipments to local data centers where there is no physical entity to receive the goods. Our team offers expert services that assist with seamless end-to-end import, compliance, and shipping requirements. At the same time, our accurate costing includes all process costs and ensures speedy and hassle-free delivery.

About Taiwan

Taiwan is a global leader in the semiconductor industry, accounting for about 92% of the world’s most advanced chip manufacturing capacity.

Taiwan plays a crucial role in the future of AI hardware, alongside the USA, China, and South Korea. Cutting-edge chip Manufacture is key, and the limitations of CPUs have pushed innovation towards AI-focused hardware like GPUs. While the USA excels in chip design, large-scale manufacturing currently resides in Asia, with Taiwan being a major player. This combination of American design and Asian manufacturing fuels global AI advancement.

Taiwan is also a significant player in producing other electronic components, such as printed circuit boards, LCD panels, and optical devices. Taiwan has around 14 million scooters, one for every 1.7 people.

Essentially, while Taiwan’s tech industry thrives, importing goods into the country is a challenging endeavor due to the stringent import controls designed to safeguard its domestic market.

Our expertise has been developed through years of industry experience, allowing us to deliver a seamless and customizable service. We strive to give you Exporter of Record (EOR), Importer of Record (IOR), and Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) solutions that cover all customs, compliance, and freight requirements.

Trade Pain Points and Possibilities

Our Solution

How TecEx Can Help You Import into Taiwan

About Taiwan

Taiwan is a global leader in the semiconductor industry, accounting for about 92% of the world’s most advanced chip manufacturing capacity.

Essentially, while Taiwan’s tech industry thrives, importing goods into the country is a challenging endeavor due to the stringent import controls designed to safeguard its domestic market.

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Importing to Taiwan

Trade Pain Points and Possibilities

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About Taiwan

Trade Pain Points and Possibilities

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About Taiwan

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