Country Guide

Taiwan customs import limits

Official duty-free allowances for alcohol, tobacco, cash, medicines, and other goods when entering Taiwan. See what you can bring before you fly.

Food allowance

Food and agricultural rules can catch travelers off guard. This is one real example for Taiwan.

Category Food
Biosecurity rules Traveler imports
Food and agricultural products 6 kg
Duty-free limit
Food rules often depend on origin, health controls, and whether the products are fresh, processed, or commercially packaged.

More Taiwan customs limits

Exact thresholds for all categories are available in the app. Download CustomsLimit to check your full trip before you fly.

Spirits (over 22% alcohol) ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Spirits & liqueurs (up to 22%) ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Still wine ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Beer ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Tobacco (cigarettes, cigars, pipe) ••• pieces / grams
Duty-free limit
Cash (TWD or equivalent) Declaration from ••• TWD
Declaration required
Medicines (uncontrolled / OTC) Personal use only — conditions apply
Restricted
Controlled substances / narcotics Authorization required
Restricted
Meat, dairy & animal products See app for conditions
Restricted / Prohibited
Live plants & plant products Phytosanitary cert. may apply
Restricted
Cultural artifacts & antiques Authorization may be required
Restricted

Exact limits, declaration thresholds, age restrictions, and combined rules for all categories are available free in the CustomsLimit app for Taiwan and 59 other countries.

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Surprising restriction for Taiwan

Prohibited. Illegal drugs and narcotics are strictly forbidden. Severe criminal penalties including long-term imprisonment. Zero tolerance.

The CustomsLimit app shows the full traveler context for Taiwan before you travel.

About Taiwan customs

Taiwan's customs rules are administered by Customs Administration, Ministry of Finance. Traveler allowances and restrictions can vary based on where you are arriving from, your age, and the type of goods you carry.

Traveler rules can change based on route, age, item type, and whether goods are for personal use. CustomsLimit helps you check the full country guide for Taiwan before travel.

Taiwan customs — frequently asked questions

Can I bring food and agricultural products into Taiwan?
6 kg is the real traveler example shown on this page for Taiwan. The CustomsLimit app shows the rest of the country guide, including other categories, declarations, and restrictions.
What is the duty-free alcohol allowance for Taiwan?
Taiwan has country-specific alcohol limits that can change based on the type of alcohol and the traveler route. The page above shows one example, while the CustomsLimit app shows the full alcohol breakdown for Taiwan.
Do I need to declare cash when entering Taiwan?
Foreign currency in cash exceeding USD 10,000 (or equivalent) must be declared. New Taiwan Dollar (NTD) cash exceeding TWD 100,000 must be declared; amounts above TWD 100,000 may not be brought in without prior approval. Securities and negotiable instruments of TWD 1,000,000 or more must also be declared. The CustomsLimit app shows the declaration rule in the context of the rest of your trip.

Check all Taiwan limits free in the app

CustomsLimit covers Taiwan and 59 other countries with exact thresholds, combined limits, age restrictions, and declaration rules. Free to download.

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