G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/14  
 
19 October 2023  
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Committee on Import Licensing  Original: English  
 
AGREEMENT ON IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES  
NOTIFICATION UNDER ARTICLE 7.31 OF THE  
AGREEMENT ON IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES (202 3) 
THE SEPARATE CUSTOMS TERRITORY OF TAIWAN , PENGHU , KINMEN AND MATSU 
The following notification, dated  3 October 202 3, is being circulated at the request of the delegation 
of The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu.  
 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
 
1   OPTICAL DISK MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT  ................................ ............................  2 
2   METHYL BROMIDE, HYDROCHLOROFLUOROCARBONS (HCFCS), HALONS, CARBON 
TETRACHLORIDE, 1,1,1 -TRICHLOROETHANE (METHYL CHLOROFORM) , 
CHLOROFLUOROCARBONS (CFCS), AND GOODS COMPOSED OF CHEMICALS 
CONTROLLED  UNDER THE MONTREAL PROTOCOL  ................................ ............................  3 
3   BREEDING LIVESTOCK/POULTRY AND GENETIC RESOURCES, GENETICALLY 
MODIFIED BREEDING STOCK/POULTRY AND GENETIC RESOURCES ................................ . 6 
4   YELLOW -FIN TUNA, BLUEFIN TUNA, SOUTHERN BLUEFIN TUNA, SWORDFISH, 
BIG-EYE TUNA, SHARK FIN, TOOTHFISH, FRY OF ERIOCHEIR SINENSIS  .........................  6 
5   TOBACCO, ALCOHOL PRODUCTS AND UNDENATURED ETHYL ALCOHOL  .......................  8 
6   OIL AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS  ................................ ................................ ................  8 
7   FISHING BOATS  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..........  8 
8   VESSELS  ................................ ................................ ................................ ......................  9 
9   CIVIL AIRCRAFT  ................................ ................................ ................................ ........  11 
10   FIREARMS, AMMUNITION, CONTROLLED SWORDS, SIMULATION GUNS, SPRING, 
AIR OR GAS GUNS AND PISTOLS, OF SHOOTING KINETIC ENERGY LESS THAN 
20 J/PER  SQUARE CENTIMETER, POLICE WEAPONS  ................................ .......................  12 
11   INDUSTRIAL USE EXPLOSIVES  ................................ ................................ ................  12 
12   TARIFF QUOTA  ................................ ................................ ................................ ........  12 
 
 
 
1 See document G/LIC/3 , Annex, for the Questionnaire.  G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/14  
 
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  1  OPTICAL DISK MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT  
Overview of the System  
1. This licensing system is a control measure undertaken in accordance with the Optical Disk Act 
and to safeguard intellectual property  rights. Any applicants wishing to import "Optical Disk 
Manufacturing Equipment" shall apply for a "Certificate for Importation of Optical Disk Manufacturing 
Implements" (See ANNEX I) to be issued in advance by the International Trade Administration 
(TITA) . The Customs Administration may facilitate the customs clearance by checking only this 
certificate issued by the TITA.  
Purpose and Scope of Licensing  
2. The products under this system are subject to non -automatic licensing, and they are: C.C.C. 
8477.10.00 .10-4, 8479.89.99.40 -4, and 8480.71.00.10 -5 
3. The system applies to goods originating in or coming from all countries.  
4. The purpose for the issuance of an Import Clearance Certificate for optical disk manufacturing 
equipment is to prevent infringements of intellectual property rights. There is no other import 
procedure for these commodities that can be substituted to in order to avoid the delay encountered 
from this customs clearance procedure.   
5. This system could be abolished without legislative approval.  
Procedures  
6. Not applicable.  
7.(a) No time requirement before importation is prescribed for acquisition of an imp ort approval.  
(b) If the application is in order, the certificate will be issued within one day.  
(c) There are no time restrictions for making applications.  
(d) The applicant shall apply with the TITA.  
8. The applicant will be notified electronically abou t any rejection. In the event of a rejection, the 
applicant has the legal right to appeal in accordance with the procedures stipulated by law.  
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for a Licence  
9. Any company or business firm that engages in export/import business is eligible to register. 
No registration fee is required.  
Documents and Other Requirements to Apply for a Licence  
10. An importer is required to submit the "Application for Importation of Optical Disk Manufacturing 
Implements ". 
11. During importation, only the "Certificate for Importation of Optical Disk Manufacturing 
Implements " and documents for customs clearance are required.  
12. There are no licensing fees or administrative charges.  
13. There is no requirement for deposit or advan ce payment.  G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/14  
 
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  Conditions of the License  
14. There is no time limit on the  "Certificate for Importation of Optical Disk Manufacturing 
Implements. " 
15. There is no penalty for non -utilization of the certificate.  
16. Licences are not transferable between import ers. 
17. There are no other conditions regarding the issuance of a licence besides those specified in the 
relevant import regulations.  
Other Procedural Requirements  
18. None. However, if the imported goods are subject to quarantine or inspection, there are 
quarantine or inspection procedures in addition to import licensing.  
19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided by banking authorities for imported goods.  
2  METHYL BROMIDE, HYDROCHLOROFLUOROCARBONS (HCFCS) , HALONS , CARBON 
TETRACHLOR IDE, 1,1,1 -TRICHLOROETHANE (METHYL CHLOROFORM), 
CHLOROFLUOROCARBONS (CFCS), AND GOODS COMPOSED OF CHEMICALS CONTROLLED 
UNDER THE MONTREAL PROTOCOL  
Outline of system  
1. This licensing system is the control measure taken as necessary to be in compliance with  the 
Montreal Protocol. Any applicants wishing to import these controlled substances shall apply for 
import permit and quota in advance. The granting requirements and procedures are specified within 
the "Methyl Bromide  Management Regulations ", the " HCFCs C onsumption Management Regulations " 
and the "Regulations for Management of Montreal Protocol Controlled Substances" set and 
administered by the Ministry of Environment (MOE). With such permit and quota, the applicant then 
can acquire the Import License from  the MOE, which will be used for clearance of the shipments at 
the custom.  
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2. The products under this system are subject to non -automatic licensing, and they are:  
(a) Methyl Bromide: C.C.C. 2903.39.90.21 -5, 3808.99.92.10 -7, 3824.77.00.10 -4. 
(b)    HCFCs: C.C.C. 2903.71.00.00 -8, 2903.73.00.00 -6, 2903.74.00.00 -5, 2903.72.00.00 -7, 
2903.79.00.10 -8, 2903.75.00.00 -4, 3827.31.00.00 -8, 3827.32.00.00 -7, 3827.39.00.00 -0. 
(c) Halons: 2903.76.00.00 -3, 3813.00.00.10 -9, 3827.20.00.00 -1；8424.10.00.19 -9 
(d) Carbon Tetrachloride: 2903.14.00.00 -8, 3827.13.00.00 -0. 
(e) 1,1,1-Trichloroethane (Methyl Chloroform): 2903.19.10.10 -9, 2903.77.00.30 -6、
3827.14.00.00 -9. 
(f) Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCS): 2903.77.00.10 -0, 2903.77.00.20 -8, 2903.77.00.30 -6, 
2903.77.00.40 -4, 2903.77.00.51 -0, 2903.77.00.61 -8, 2903.77.00.62 -7, 2903.77.00.71 -6, 
2903.77.00.72 -5, 2903.77.00.73 -4, 2903.77.00.74 -3, 2903.77.00.75 -2, 2903.77.00.76 -1, 
2903.77.00.77 -0. 
(g) The following goods, which are composed of chemi cals controlled under the Montreal Protocol, 
are also covered by this system: C.C.C. 2903.79.00.30 -4, 2903.79.00.90 -1, 3827.11.00.00 -
2, 3827.12.00.00 -1, 3827.90.00.00 -6 and 3824.99.99.31 -5 
3. Imports shall be made only from signatories to the Montreal Prot ocol or from countries or areas 
that have been approved and promulgated by the MOE.  
4. This system is made in compliance with the provisions of the Montreal Protocol.  
5. This system could be abolished without legislative approval.  G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/14  
 
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  Procedures  
6.I. Informati on concerning granting and allocating of import permit or quota is clearly stipulated 
by the MOE and  has been issued official document from MOE.  
II.  (a) Methyl Bromide: Permission of importation will only be issued for quarantine or pre-
shipment treatment uses. Import permit is reviewed and issued to firms based on past 
performance of firms. Import permit issued shall be valid for six months in different half 
year. Application for permit is filed on a six -monthly basis.  
   (b) HCFCs: The quota is set annually. The domestic quota is calculated by multiplying the 
base year consumption provided in the Montreal Protocol by a deduction rate.  Quota is 
allocated to firms based on total quota and past performance of firms with priorities 
given to users. An approval issued shall be valid for six months in different half year. 
Application for approval is filed on a six -monthly basis.  
   (c) Halons, Carbon Tetrachloride, 1,1,1 -Trichloroethane (Methyl Chloroform), 
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCS), goods  which are composed of chemicals controlled under 
the Montreal Protocol: Permission of importation will only be issued for academic 
research, experiment analysis or other uses allowed by the Montreal Protocol. The 
importer can apply for review at any time before the product is imported. The review 
schedule is determined on a case -by-case basis.  
III. (a) Methyl Bromide: Each entity who have obtained permit from MOE may apply for import 
license.   
    (b)   HCFCs: Importers or users who have obtained quotas from MOE may apply for import 
license.  
  (c) Halons, Carbon Tetrachloride, 1,1,1 -Trichloroethane (Methyl Chloroform), 
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCS), goods which are composed of chemicals controlled under 
the Montreal Protocol: Each entity who have obtained p ermit from MOE may apply for 
import license.   
IV. (a) Methyl Bromide: Import license shall be issued on a six -monthly basis and are to be 
used within that period.  
  (b) HCFCs: Import license shall be issued on a six -monthly basis and are to be used within  
that period.  
 (c) Halons, Carbon Tetrachloride, 1,1,1 -Trichloroethane (Methyl Chloroform), 
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCS), goods which are composed of chemicals controlled under 
the Montreal Protocol: Import license shall be issued and are to be used within t hat 
period.  
V. Applications for approval are processed within 90 days after the application deadline.  
VI.  There is no waiting period between the granting of licences and the date of opening of the 
period of importation.  
VII. Import approval must be granted by the MOE before obtaining the import license from the 
MOE. 
VIII.  The use and the quantity of the goods to be approved for import must conform to the scope 
provided in the Montreal Protocol; only then may a special case approval be issued. Quota 
allocations use past practical merit as a standard.  
IX.  These approval issuance procedures adopt import control to limit import quantity. There are 
no bilateral agreements or export restraint arrangements; no import licence from the 
exporting country is r equired . 
X.  The quantity is controlled by the importing country. No import licence from the exporting 
country is required.  
XI.  No approvals or licences are issued on the condition that goods imported must be re -exported 
and not sold in the domestic market.  G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/14  
 
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  7. Not applicable.  
8. Reasons for any refusal are given to the applicant in writing. In the event of refusal, by law, the 
applicant has a right to appeal by following the procedures provided by the law.  
Eligibility of importers to apply for permit or licence  
9. Not every individual, company or organization has the qualifications to apply for a permit or 
licence. An applicant mus t prove that the use and the volumes will conform to the scope provided 
for in the Montreal Protocol.  
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence  
10.(a) For Methyl Bromide, the documents required for an application are:  
(1)   Documen ted proof of importer/exporter registration (requested if it is the first time they 
have applied) ; 
(2)   Documented proof of the quantity/volume imported and a photocopy of importer 's 
import permit in the previous period ; 
(3)   A photocopy of import declar ation; 
(4)   An application to import methyl bromide for quarantine or pre -shipment treatment shall 
separately submit evidentiary documents with respect to such purposes.  
(b)   For HCFCs, the documents required for an application are:  
(1)   Documented proo f of importer/exporter registration (requested if it is the first time they 
have applied) ; 
(2)   A table showing quantity statistics for the applicant 's import of controlled substances 
imported ; 
(3)   A photocopy of import declaration ; and  
(4)   An applica tion to import HCFCs shall separately submit evidentiary documents with 
respect to such purposes.  
(c) For Halons, Carbon Tetrachloride, 1,1,1 -Trichloroethane (Methyl Chloroform), 
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCS), goods which are composed of chemicals controlled under the 
Montreal Protocol, the documents required for an application are:  
(1)   Application forms ; 
(2)   Government agency approval and registration certificate of entity ; 
(3)   Description document of chemical substance name, composition and use ; and  
(4)   A document explaining the reasons why the listed chemical substances cannot be 
replaced.  
11. Upon actual importation, an import permit issued by the MOE and documents required for 
customs clearance shall be submitted.  
12. No licensing fee or other ad ministrative fee is required.  
13. No deposit or advance payment for the application shall be required.  
Conditions of licensing  
14.(a) Methyl Bromide: Import permit is valid for six months. Every six months application must be 
made again for import permit. Import permit can be extended for another six months for only 
one chance if the application for it was filed in two months before expiration. Import license 
is valid for six months and no extension is allowed.  
(b) HCFCs: import license is valid for six mon ths and no extension is allowed.  G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/14  
 
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  (c) Halons, Carbon Tetrachloride, 1,1,1 -Trichloroethane (Methyl Chloroform), 
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCS), and goods which are composed of chemicals controlled under the 
Montreal Protocol: import approval is valid for six mon ths and no extension is allowed.  
15. Unused import license shall be deducted.  
16. Quota can only be transferred between importers with the same eligibility, but quota allocated 
to users is not transferable.  
17. There are no additional conditions besides th e quantitative limits of the quotas.  
Other procedural requirements  
18. There are no other administrative procedures apart from the aforesaid requirements.  
19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported.  
3  BREEDING LIVESTOCK/POULTRY AND GENETIC RESOURCES , GENETICALLY MODIFIED  
BREEDING S TOCK /POULTRY  AND GENETIC RESOURCES  
No change. Please refer to document G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/7  of 22 August 2016.  
4  YELLOW -FIN TUNA, BLUEFIN TUNA, SOUTHERN BLUEFIN  TUNA, SWORDFISH, BIG -EYE 
TUNA, SHARK FIN, TOOTHFISH, FRY OF ERIOCHEIR SINENSIS  
Outline of system  
1. Import licensing for the products specified below is regulated by the "Notice of Application for  
Written Approval License to Import Yellow -fin Tuna", "Not ice of Application for Written Approval 
Licence to Import, Export and Re -export Bluefin Tuna", "Notice of Application for Written Approval 
Licence to Import, Export and Re -export Southern Bluefin Tuna", "Notice of Application for Written 
Approval Licence t o Import, Export and Re -export Swordfish", "Notice of Application for Written 
Approval Licence to Import, Export and Re -export Big -eye Tuna", " Regulations for the Importation 
of Shark Fins ", "Regulations for the Importation of Toothfish ", "Regulations on the Importation of 
Fry of Eriocheir sinensis" and is administered by the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA). Before being 
allowed to import, importers must obtain written approval from the Fisheries Agency, MOA.  
Purposes and coverage of licen sing 
2. The products under the System include yellow -fin tuna (C.C.C. 0302.32.00.00 -7; 0303.42.00.00 -
4), Bluefin Tuna (C.C.C. Code. 0301.94.00.00 -3; 0302.35.00.00 -4; 0303.45.00.00 -1; 
0304.49.90.11 -4; 0304.59.90.11 -1; 0304.87.00.10 -7; 0304.99.90.21 -1), Southern Bluefin Tuna 
(C.C.C. 0301.95.00.00 -2; 0302.36.00.00 -3; 0303.46.00.00 -0; 0304.49.90.12 -3; 0304.59.90.12 -0; 
0304.87.00.20 -5; 0304.99.90.22 -0), Swordfish (C.C.C. 0302.47.00.00 -0; 0303.57.00.00 -6; 
0304.45.00.00 -0; 0304.54.00.00 -8; 03 04.84.00.00 -2; 0304.91.10.00 -1; 0304.91.90.00 -4), Big -
eye Tuna (C.C.C. 0303.44.00.00 -2; 0304.87.00.30 -3; 0304.99.90.23 -9), Shark Fin (C.C.C. 
0302.92.00.00 -4; 0302.99.20.10 -1; 0302.99.90.20 -4; 0303.92.00.00 -3; 0303.99.20.10 -0; 
0303.99.90.20 -3; 0305.71.10.00 -4; 0305.71.20.00 -2; 0305.71.30.00 -0; 0305.72.00.10 -3; 
0305.79.00.10 -6; 1604.18.00.10 -6; 1604.18.00.20 -4; 1604.18.00.90 -9; 1604.19.40.10 -7; 
1604.19.40.20 -5; 1604.19.40.90 -0), and Toothfish (C.C.C. 0302.83.00.00 -5; 0303.83.00.00 -4; 
0304.46.00.00 -9; 0304.55. 00.00 -7; 0304.85.00.00 -1; 0304.92.10.00 -0; 0304.92.90.00 -3; 
0305.59.90.50 -2; 0305.69.90.50 -0; 1604.19.90.61 -4; 1604.19.90.62 -3; 1604.19.90.69 -6), Fry of 
Eriocheir sinensis, fry (C.C.C. 0306.33.10.10 -8). 
The licensing system is non -automatic.   
3. The syste m applies to goods originating in and coming from all countries and customs territories, 
unless otherwise specified in the accession protocol of the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, 
Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu or the agreement on its terms of accession t o the WTO.  
4. The licensing system is intended to protect marine ecology.  G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/14  
 
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  5. The System may be abolished without legislative approval.  
Procedures  
6. Not applicable.  
7. Applications for an import approval:  
(a) May be filed on any workday.  
(b) Cannot be app roved immediately as examination for Tuna and Swordfish requires six 
workdays, and for Shark Fin, Toothfish and Fry of Eriocheir sinensis requires fourteen 
workdays.  
(c) Have no limitations as to the period of the year during which they may be submitted an d 
approved.  
(d) Are considered and effected by one administrative body only.  
8. None. The reasons for any refusal are given to the applicant in writing. In the event of refusal, by 
law, the applicant has a right to appeal by following the procedures provid ed by the law.  
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9. The applicant shall be an importer.  
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence  
10. An application shall be supported by an application form, accompanied by one photocop y of the 
applicant 's company licence or business licence, and one photocopy of the foreign -issued quotation 
form. Also required are an original copy of the catch document for bluefin tuna, the statistical 
document for bigeye tuna, swordfish and southern bl uefin tuna, the certificate of origin for yellowfin 
tuna issued by the government of the flag country of the fishing vessel that harvested the product 
in the shipment, the copy of fishing license and gross tonnage certificate issued by the flag State 
conce rned to the fishing vessel that catches the shark fins ( such documents shall be attested by the 
relevant authorities, organizations or persons as stipulated in the "Regulations for the Importation 
of Shark Fins ", enacted by the Fishery Agency, Ministry of Agriculture. ), the transaction document 
confirming the foreign exporter purchasing the shark fins from the fishing vessel of such catch, the 
photocopy of the valid Dissostichus Export Document or Dissostichus Re -Export Document issued 
by the exporting coun try pursuant to relevant measures of the Commission for the Conservation of 
Antarctic Marine Living Resources for toothfish,  the dioxin and polychlorinated biphenyls inspection 
reports issued by ISO17025 or CNAS -certified laboratories in the exporting coun try, information on 
farms and stocking register (inspection), and affidavit from the culture fishermen for  fry of Eriocheir 
sinensis .  
11. Upon actual importation, the import declaration must be checked and the import approval will 
be issued on the "Integr ated Agriculture Permit and Customs Declaration Platform" of MOA.  
12. No fee is charged for applications.  
13. No deposit or advance payment is required in association with the issuance of an approval.   
Conditions of licensing  
14. An approval is valid for three months. A new application shall be filed upon expiration.  
15. There is no penalty for the non -utilization of an approval.  
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  17. If importation is prohibited because of changes in domestic or foreign laws and regulations or it 
is not feasible, the approval document shall be null and void. Quaran tine and other matters 
concerning the importation shall be governed by other applicable regulations.  
Other procedural requirements  
18. There are no other administrative procedures, apart from obtaining an approval document prior 
to importation.  
19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported.  
5  TOBACCO, ALCOHOL PRODUCTS AND UNDENATURED ETHYL ALCOHOL  
No change. Please refer to documen t G/LIC/N/3/TP KM/7 of 22 August 2016.  
6  OIL AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS  
No change. Please refer to document G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/7  of 22 August 2016.  
7  FISHING BOATS  
Outline of system  
1. Import of fishing boats:  
- Pursuant to the "Fisheries Act", " Regulations for Fishing Vessel Building Permit and Fishery 
License Issue ", "Operating Rules for Screening Applications to Import Fishing Vessels using 
New Fishing Methods" and " Regulations for the Import of Ex -foreign flag ged squid vessels of 
over 100 GRT built in and operated by the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, 
Kinmen and Matsu ", importers shall apply for an approval from the  MOA".   
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2. The licensing system is non -automat ic. The products covered are as follows:  
- Fishing boat: C.C.C. Code: 8902.00.10.10 -9, 8902.00.10.90 -2, 8902.00.20.00 -9. 
3. The system applies to goods originating in and coming from all countries and customs territories, 
unless otherwise specified in the accession protocol of the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, 
Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu or the agreement on the terms of accession to the WTO.  
4. The system is to ensure maintaining continuing use of fishery resources. There are no other 
methods that can substitute for the current system.  
5. Any abolition of the "Fisheries Law " would require the endorsement  through proper legislative 
process.  Abolition concerning "Regulations for Fishing Vessel Building Permit and Fishery License 
Issue ", "Operating Rules for Screening Applications to Import Fishing Vessels using New Fishing 
Methods ", "Regulations for the Import of Ex -foreign flagged squid vessels of over 100 GRT  built in 
and operated by the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu " do not need 
to be endorsed by the legislative branch of the government.  
Procedures  
6. Not applicable.  
7.(a) No time requirement before importation is prescribed f or acquisition of an import approval.  
(b)  A licence cannot be granted immediately on request. For fishing boats, it takes about ten to 
20 days.  G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/14  
 
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  (c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which applications for a licence 
and/or impo rtation may be made.  
(d) Applicants have to approach only one administrative body.  
8. None. The reasons for any refusal are given to the applicant in writing.  In the event of refusal, by 
law, the applicant has a right to appeal by following the procedures provided by the law.  
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9. The import of fishing boats is restricted to applicants from the Separate Customs Territory of 
Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu.  
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence  
10. There are standard application forms.  Details and documentational requirements related to an 
application are set forth in the governing regulations (see response to Question 5), which are 
available for reference in the Secretar iat.  
11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the import approval issued by the 
competent authorities.  
12. There is no licensing fee or administrative charge.  
13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the  issuance of an approval.  
Conditions of licensing  
14. An import approval for fishing boats is valid for six months and  may be extended if necessary.  
15. There is no penalty for the non -utilization of an approval or a portion of it.  
16. Approvals are not tr ansferable between importers.  
17. There are no conditions attached to the issuance of an approval.  
Other procedural requirements  
18. There are no other administrative procedures apart from obtaining an approval document prior 
to importation.  
19. Foreign ex change is automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported.  
8  VESSELS  
Outline of system  
1. Import of vessels:  
- When importing vessels, except yachts and powered sailboats  made in a country or region 
other than China, and others that are not regulated by "the Law of Ships ", importers shall 
provide a document of approval issued by the Maritime and Port Bureau of the MOTC.  
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2. The licensing sy stem is non -automatic. The products covered are as follows:  
- Vessel: C.C.C. Code: 8901.10.00.00 -2, 8901.20.00.00 -0, 8901.30.00.00 -8, 
8901.90.10.00 -3, 8901.90.20.00 -1, 8901.90.30.00 -9, 8901.90.90.00 -6, 8903.21.00.00 -7, 
8903.22.00.00 -6, 8903.23.00.00 -5, 890 3.31.00.00 -5、8903.32.00.00 -4, 8903.33.00.00 -3, G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/14  
 
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  8904.00.00.00 -1, 8905.10.00.00 -8, 8905.90.20.00 -7, 8905.90.90.00 -2 and  8906.90.90.00 -
1. 
3. The system applies to goods originating in and coming from all countries and customs territories, 
unless otherwise sp ecified in the accession protocol of the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, 
Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu or the agreement on the terms of accession to the WTO.  
4. The system is to maintain safe navigable vessels within the territory of domestic waters and 
proper order within the water territory.  There are no other methods that can substitute for the 
current system.  
5. Any abolition of the "Shipping Act " and "The Law of Ships " would require the endorsement through 
proper legislative process .  
Procedures  
6. Not applicable.  
7.(a)  No time requirement before importation is prescribed for acquisition of an import approval.  
(b)  A licence cannot be granted immediately on request. For vessels, within about ten–15 days.  
(c) There are no limitations as to the peri od of the year during which applications for a licence 
and/or importation may be made.  
(d) Applicants have to approach only one administrative body.  
8. None. The reasons for any refusal are given to the applicant in writing.  In the event of refusal, 
by law, the applicant has a right to appeal by following the procedures provided by the law.  
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9. For vessels, the application shall be filed by the owner of the vessels or by the owner's agent.   
Docume ntational and other requirements for application for licence  
10. There are standard application forms. Details and documentational requirements related to an 
application are set forth in the governing regulations (see response to Question 5), which are 
available for reference in the Secretariat.  
11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the import approval issued by the 
competent authorities.  
12. There is no licensing fee or administrative charge.  
13. There is no deposit or advance pay ment requirement associated with the issuance of an approval.  
Conditions of licensing  
14. An import approval for vessels is valid for six months and  may be extended if necessary.  
15. There is no penalty for the non -utilization of an approval or a portion o f it. 
16. Approvals are not transferable between importers.  
17. There are no conditions attached to the issuance of an approval.  G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/14  
 
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  Other procedural requirements  
18. There are no other administrative procedures apart from obtaining an approval document prior 
to importation.  
19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported.  
9  CIVIL AIRCRAFT  
Outline of system  
1. Import of civil aircraft:  
- Importers shall apply for an approval from the Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA), MOTC 
through the authority -in-charge for inspection, according to  the Civil Aviation Act, Regulations 
of Civil Air Transport Enterprise, Regulations Governing General Av iation, Regulations 
Governing Private Aircraft Activities and Ultra -light Vehicle Regulations.  
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2. The licensing system is non -automatic. The products covered are as follows:  
- Civil aircraft: C.C.C.  Code:  8801.00.10.20 -9, 8801.00.21.00 -0, 8801.00.22.00 -9, 
8801.00.30.00 -9, 8802.11.00.00 -1, 8802.12.00.00 -0, 8802.20.00.00 -0, 8802.30.00.00 -8, 
8802.40.00.00 -6, 8802.60.00.00 -1, 8805.21.00.10 -4, 8805.29.00.10 -6 and 
8806.10.00.00 -8. 
3. The system applies to goods originating in an d coming from all countries and customs territories, 
unless otherwise specified in the accession protocol of the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, 
Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu or the agreement on the terms of accession to the WTO.  
4. The system is to maint ain the order of air transport industry and the flight safety. There are no 
other methods that can substitute for the current system.  
5. Any abolition of the "Civil Aviation Law " would require the endorsement through proper legislative 
process . Abolition concerning "Regulations of Civil Air Transport Enterprise ", "Regulations Governing 
General Aviation ", "Regulations Governing Private Aircraft Activities " and "Ultra-light Vehicle 
Regulations " do not need to be endorsed by the legislative branch  of the government.  
Procedures  
6. Not applicable.  
7.(a)  No time requirement before importation is prescribed for acquisition of an import approval.  
(b) A licence cannot be granted immediately on request. For civil aircraft, about 15 working days .  
(c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which applications for a licence 
and/or importation may be made.  
(d) Applicants have to approach only one administrative body.  
8. None. The reasons for any refusal are given to the applicant in wri ting. In the event of refusal, by 
law, the applicant has a right to appeal by following the procedures provided by the law.  G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/14  
 
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  Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9. The import of civil aircraft, all persons and legal entities of the territory are e ligible.  
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence  
10. There are standard application forms. Details and documentational requirements related to an 
application are set forth in the governing regulations (see response to Question 5) , which are 
available for reference in the Secretariat.  
11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the import approval issued by the 
competent authorities.  
12. There is no licensing fee or administrative charge.  
13. There is no deposit  or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of an approval.  
Conditions of licensing  
14. An import approval for civil aircrafts is valid for six months and  may be extended if necessary.  
15. There is no penalty for the non -utilization of an approval or a portion of it.  
16. Approvals are not transferable between importers.  
17. There are no conditions attached to the issuance of an approval.  
Other procedural requirements  
18. There are no other administrative procedures apart f rom obtaining an approval document prior 
to importation.  
19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported.  
10  FIREARMS, AMMUNITION, CONTROLLED SWORDS , SIMULATION GUNS, SPRING, AIR 
OR GAS GUNS AND PISTOLS, OF S HOOTING KINETIC ENERGY LESS THAN 20 J/PER 
SQUARE CENTIMETER , POLICE WEAPONS   
No change  except C.C.C. Codes 9304.00.00.40 -7, 9305.99.00.10 -4 are added to the product 
coverage. Please refer to document G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/11  of 11 February  2021.  
11  INDUSTRIAL USE EXPLOSIVES  
No change except C.C.C. Codes 3603.00.10.00 -3, 3603.00.20.00 -1, 3603.00.30.00 -9, 
3603.00.40.00 -7 are removed, and C.C.C. Codes 3603.10.00.00 -3, 3603.20.00.00 -1, 
3603.30.00.00 -9, 3603.40.00.00 -7, 3603.50.00.00 -4, 3603.60.00. 00-2 are added to the product 
coverage. Please refer to document G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/7  of 22 August 2016.  
12  TARIFF QUOTA  
Outline of system  
1. "Tariff Quota" are regulated by the "The Regulations of Tariff Quota. "Tariff Quota" referred to in 
the said Regulations means to assess a certain quantity for specified imported goods. The lower 
tariff rate applies on imported goods within the quota, and the normal tariff rate applies on imported 
goods in excess of the quota volume. The tariff quota is allocated by the Ministry of Finance or the 
delegated organizations or other entrusted authorities. Moreover, the Ministry of Finance delegates 
the Bank of Taiwan (BOT) to allocate the Tariff Quota of the agricultural products.  G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/14  
 
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  Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2. Agricultural Products Subject to a Tariff Rate Quota Regime:  
Description of products  Tariff item number(s) （HS2017 ） 
Deer velvet  05079020  
Liquid milk  04011010, 04012010, 04014010, 04015010, 04011020, 04012020, 04014020, 
04015020, 04029910, 04029920, 04029992, 04039059, 04039029, 04039090, 
04039040, 18069053, 19019025, 18069055, 19019027  
Peanuts  12023010, 20081111, 20081191, 12024100, 120230 20, 12024200, 20081112, 
20081192, 20081942, 12089011, 12089021, 15081000, 15089000  
Red beans  07102910, 07133200, 11061010, 20049010, 20060011, 20055110, 20060025, 
20055910  
Garlic bulbs  07032010, 07032090, 07129040  
Dried Shiitake  07123920  
Dried Day Lily 07129050  
Young coconut  08011900, 08011200  
Betel nuts  08028000  
Bananas  08031010, 08031020, 08039010, 08039020  
Pineapples  08043010, 08043020  
Mangoes  08045021, 08045022  
Shaddocks  08054020  
Fresh pears (excluding 
European pears)  08083090  
Dried longans and 
longan pulp  08134010  
Rice 10061000, 10062000, 10063000, 10064000, 11029011, 11029019, 11031930, 
11032010, 11041910, 11042920, 11081910, 18069071, 19023020, 19041020, 
19042011, 19042021, 19021110, 19021910, 19022010, 18069061, 19049010, 
1806909 2, 19019091, 21069098  
 
3. The tariff quota regime only applies to goods originating in WTO members.  
4. Certificates of tariff quota are issued to control the quantities of importation of the products listed 
in 2 above within the quota.  
5. The issuance of certificates of tariff quota is implemented according to the provisions of the said 
Rules and  is an administrative action pursuant to the said Rules authorized by the Customs Law. 
Therefore, the abolition of the certificates of tariff quota  does not need approval from the legislative 
branch of the government.  
Procedures  
6. The products subject to restrictions on quantity or value: The decision of allocations is on a yearly 
basis in principle. The quota volume is decided in accordance with th e concessions made under the 
Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu 's accession to the WTO.  
(I)    Specific conditions for applying for a TRQ  allocation would be published in the official journal 
60 days in advance of the start of the application period.  
(II)  The decision of allocations is on a yearly basis in principle. The quota volume is decided in 
accordance with the concessions made under  the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, 
Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu 's accession to the WTO.  
(III)  Companies registered at the International Trade Administration (under Ministry of Economic 
Affairs) as an import/export business ( rice importers also have re gistered at the Council of 
Agricultural as a food dealer ) would be eligible to submit to the BOT to apply for certificates 
under the quota allocation rules. The importers are requested to submit declarations and tariff 
quota certificates to the customs. In  principle, the decision of allocations is on a yearly basis 
and unused quota is not added to the quota in the following year. The names of importers are 
posted on the bulletin board of BOT after allocated.  G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/14  
 
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  (IV)  The announcement of the allocation procedur es would be made at least 21 days prior to the 
first day of accepting applications.  
(V)   The period for submission of application for tariff quota certificates is 14 days.  
(VI)  Certificates of tariff quota can be issued within a shorter period of time w ithin one day.  
According to Article 16 of the Regulations of Tariff Quota, under the situation that imported 
goods are applying the in -quota tariff rate of the method of distribution in advance, whilst the 
importers cannot submit certificates on time but can rectify the procedure, the importers can 
apply for goods examined and released accompanied with the payment of guaranty deposit 
equivalent to the amount of customs calculated by the out -quota rate and rectify the 
procedure within the valid period of th e certificates.  
(VII)  Has to approach only one administrative body.  
(VIII) Under the method of distribution in advance, the quantities of quota application shall not 
exceed 20% of the total quota and less than the quantities of the commercially viable 
shipments.  
(IX)-(XI)Not applicable . 
7. Not applicable . 
8. Any reason of objection will be specified on the announced notices. The process of applying for 
allocation is transparent and open.  
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9. The qualification of applicants is as follows:  
- Agricultural products: Rice, companies engaging in import and export business that have 
completed registration at the International Trade Administration (under the Ministry of 
Economic Affairs), and also have re gistered as a food dealer at the Council of Agricultural ; and 
- Other agricultural products, companies engaging in import and export business that have 
completed registration at the International Trade Administration (under Ministry of Economic 
Affairs).  
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence  
10. A sample application form is attached (See ANNEX II -(1)(2)).  
11. Upon actual importation, an Importer is required to submit certificates of tariff quota.  
12. For the agricultural product s under the method of Tariff Quota allocation conducted in the order 
applications are received. The applicants are required to pay NT$1,000 when they apply for quota 
allocation or in case of transference of quota.  
13. For the agricultural products under th e method of distribution in advance, the authorities will 
collect a performance bond or  premium whilst issuing the certification of tariff quota. The 
performance bond would be required to ensure complete utilisation of the allocations and would be 
returned  to the holder after the holder imports its total allocation before its certificates expire. The 
performance bond would not be set at a level which would deter full utilisation of the quota or 
otherwise restrict trade. The premium was the amount that a bid der was willing to pay for obtaining 
the right to import goods and is non -refundable.  
Conditions of licensing  
14. The valid period of certificate of tariff quota:  G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/14  
 
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  - Agriculture products under the method of distribution in advance, provided that the quota is 
allocated once a year, the certificate of tariff quota is valid for products arriving on or before 
1 September of that year and  can be extended to cover products a rriving on or before 
31 December, if necessary.  
15. There is no penalty for the non -utilization of an approval or a portion of it.  
16. For agricultural products under the method of distribution in advance, the quota distributed can 
be transferred partial o r wholly within the valid period of the certificates. To transfer quota, both 
obligee and transferee shall fill the application form of tariff quota and apply to the original authority 
which allocated the quota for transference of quota and the performance  bond accompanied by the 
following documents:  
(a) The original certificates of tariff quota ; 
(b) The agreement of transference of tariff quota with mutual subscription ; and  
(c) The agreement of transference of the performance bond with mutual subscription.  
17. There are no other  conditions attached to the issuance of an approval.  
Other procedural requirements  
18. There are no other administrative procedures, apart from obtaining an approval document prior 
to importation.  
19.  Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported.   
 
 
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  ANNEX I1 
CERTIFICATE FOR OPTICAL DISK MANUFACTURING IMPLEMENT IMPORT  
 
1 See Questionnaire 1.  
G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/14  
 
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  ANNEX II (1)1 
APPLICATION FORM FOR GLOBAL TARRIF RATE QUOTA (AGRICULTURAL)  
APPLICATION FORM FOR TARIFF QUOTA  
Bank of Taiwan  
(1) Applicant (Name in English and Chinese, Business 
Registration No., Address, Telephone No. and Facsimile No.):  (3) Source of Origin:  
 WTO Member  
(4) Documentations Attached  
 
1. Copy of qualification documentation 
(please check applicable boxes)  
 
 □ Copy of Certificate for 
Exporter/Importer  
 □ Copy of Business Registered 
Certificate  
 
2. Original Receipt of Post Office Fund-
Transfer for Service Charge  (2) Seals of the Applicant (including both company & person 
in charge):  
(5) Quantity:                MTS 
 
(Quantity of Deer Velvet:      KGS)  (6) Quota Variety/Product (check one box 
only)  
 □ E. Deer Velvet  □ F. Fresh Pears  
□ G. Bananas  (7)  Lot of 
Quota 
Allocation  
We hereby agree to abide by the relevant notices and regulations concerning the application of Global Tariff 
Quota. In the meantime, we agree to accept, if violated, punishments including suspension of quota 
application, quotas withdraw etc. as stipulated in the Customs Law or other relevant laws.  
to 
Bank of Taiwan  
*Remarks: 1. The above -mentioned products shall be imported in compliance with the 
relevant quarantine/inspection and importation regulations.  
 
2. To avoid errors and mistakes, please fill in this application form in 
accordance with instructions on the reverse side.  
 
Do not fill in the right blank  Evaluation Result  Unqualified  
□Qualified  □ 1. Unqualified date of sending  □ 6. Apply for more than one product  
 
□ 2. Unqualified in applicant's  □ 7. Repeated application  
qualification   
 
□ 3. Incomplete Documentations  □ 8. Application not sent through post  
  office  
 
□ 4. Service Charge not paid  □ 9. Application not sent to stipulated 
address  
 
□ 5. Unqualified quantity  □ 10. Others  
Allocation Result  
 
 
1 See questionnaire 9.  
G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/14  
 
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  ANNEX II (2)2 
PREMIUM BIDDING FORM FOR GLOBAL TARIFF QUOTA (AGRICULTURAL)  
 
We, the Bidder, hereby certify that we can firmly get supply of the qualified product and 
assures that the product will arrive on or before the validity date of quota certificate. Otherwise, we 
shall be responsible for any consequences. We also confirm tha t our bid for product is in conformity 
with all the requirements in BOT's Invitation documents as follows:  
 
 Quantity:              Metric Tons  
※Notice： 
Quantity is neither permitted to be lower than the floor quantity, nor over the ceiling 
quantity specified in Instructions for Bid of the products. The unit of quantity is 
metric ton.  
 Unit Price of Premium: New Taiwan Dollars          per Metric Ton.  
If there is any illegal or improper activities that may impair the fairness of the bid, the bidder 
shall assume full legal responsibilities.  
To 
 Bank of Taiwan, Department of Precious Metals  
 Bidder Name:  
 Bidder Seal:                        Representative Seal:                          
Address, telephone no. and facsimile no. is the same as Cert ificate for Exporter/Importer registered 
in Bureau of Foreign Trade . 
 
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The Deposit will be paid by bank’s check. Details are as follows ： BOT's  
Cashier:  
Bidder：       bid for    MT of product pay Deposit NT$   
1.Kind of Check:  3. Check No.:  
2.Paying Bank ： 4. Issuing Bank ：  
 
Date of Opening Bid ： 
 
2 See Questionnaire 9.   
  G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/14  
 
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LIST OF THE LAWS AND  REGULATIONS REFERENCED IN 202 3 
Subject(s) of  
Questionnaire  Licensing  
Authority  Governing Regulations  Date of  
Promulgation/Amendment  Contact Point  
1. Commodities 
Subject to 
Conditional Import, 
Optical Disk 
Manufacturing 
Equipment  International Trade 
Administration,  
Ministry of Economic 
Affairs  1. Foreign Trade Act  
https://law.moj.gov.tw/ENG/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?pcode=J0090004  2019/12/25 Amended  penny@trade.gov.tw  
2. Enforcement Rules of the Foreign Trade Act  
https://law.moj.gov.tw/ENG/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?pcode=J0090011  2021/09/10 Amended  
3. Regulations Governing Import of Commodities  
https://law.moj.gov.tw/ENG/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?pcode=J0090007   2010/07/08 Amended  
4. Regulations Governing Registration of Exporters and Importers  
https://law.moj.gov.tw/ENG/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?pcode=J0090006  2021/08/02 Amended  
5. Optical Disk Act  
https://law.moj.gov.tw/ENG/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?pcode=J0070030  2016/11/30 Amended  
6. Regulations Governing Export/Import of Optical Disk Man ufacturing 
Implements  2009/11/27 Amended  
2. Methyl Bromide, 
HCFCs Halons, 
Carbon 
Tetrachloride, 
1,1,1-
Trichloroethane 
(Methyl 
Chloroform), 
Chlorofluorocarbons 
(CFCs) and goods 
which are 
composed of 
chemicals under the 
Montreal Protocol  Ministry of 
Environment  1. Methyl Bromide Management Regulations  
https://air.epa.gov.tw/airepaEn/EnvTopics/AirQuality_5.aspx   2019/02/18 Amended  guangming.lin@epa.gov.tw   
2. HCFCs Consumption Management Regulations  
https://air.epa.gov.tw/airepaEn/EnvTopics/AirQuality_5.aspx   2019/02/18 Amended  
3. Regulations for Management of Montreal Protocol Controlled 
Substances  
Https://air.epa.gov.tw/airepaEn/EnvTopics/AirQuality_5.aspx   2019/02/15 Amended  
3. Breeding Livestock/ 
Poultry and Genetic 
Resources, 
Genetically Modified 
Breeding Stock/ 
Poultry and Genetic 
Resources  Ministry  of 
Agriculture  1. Animal Industry Act  
https://law.coa.gov.tw/GLRSnewsout/EngLawContent.aspx?lan=E&i d
=109   2010/11/24 Amended  li4653@moa.gov.tw   
fccheng@moa.gov.tw   
2. Guidelines for Screening Application for Letter of Approval for the 
Importation of Breeding Livestock and Poultry and Genetic Resources  
https://law.coa.gov.tw/GLRSnewsout/EngLawContent.aspx?lan=E&id
=197   2015/04/30 Amended  
3. The Guidelines Needed for Obtaining Approval for the Import and 
Export of Genetically Modified Breeding Stock and Poultry and Genetic 
Resources  2009/06/19 Amended   
  G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/14  
 
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Questionnaire  Licensing  
Authority  Governing Regulations  Date of  
Promulgation/Amendment  Contact Point  
4. Yellow -fin Tuna, 
Bluefin Tuna, 
Southern Bluefin 
Tuna, Swordfish, 
Big-eye Tuna Shark 
Fins, Toothfish, Fry 
of Eriocheir sinensis  Fisheries Agency, 
Ministry of 
Agriculture  1. Notice of Application for Written Approval License to Import Yellow -Fin 
Tuna 2007/01/31 Ame nded kunhong@ms1.fa.gov.tw  
2. Notice of Application for Written Approval Licence to Import, Export 
and Re -Export Bluefin Tuna  2014/11/10 Amended  
3. Notice of Application for Written Approval Licence to Import, Export 
and Re -Export Southern Bluefin Tuna  2014/12/04 Amended  
4. Notice of Application for Written Approval Licence to Import, Export 
and Re -Export Swordfish  2008/12/25 Amended  
5. Notice of Application for Written Approval Licence to Import, Export 
and Re -Export Big -Eye Tuna  2008/12/25 Amended  
6. Regulations For the Importation of Shark Fins  2019/05/21 Amended  
7. Regulations For the Importation of Toothfish  2018/08/01 Promulgated  
8. Regulations on the Importation of Fry of Eriocheir sinensis  2021/03/10 Promulgated  
5. Tobacco, Alcohol 
Products and 
Undenatured Ethyl 
Alcohol  National Treasury 
Administration 
(NTA)and other 
competent 
authorities  1. The Tobacco and Alcohol Administration Act  
https://law.moj.gov.tw/ENG/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?pcode=G0330011   2017/12/27 Amended  KHLin@mail.nta.gov.tw   
2. Enforcement Rules of the Tobacco and Alcohol Administration Act  
https://law.moj.gov.tw/ENG/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?pcode=G0330012   2023/03/22  Amended  
3. Regulations Governing Undenatured Ethyl Alcohol  
https://law.moj.gov.tw/ENG/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?pcode=G0330016   2014/12/26 Amended  
6. Oil and Petroleum 
products  Energy  
Administration , 
Ministry of Economic 
Affairs  1. Petroleum Administration Act  
https://law.moj.gov.tw/ENG/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?pcode=J0020019   2014/06/04 Amended  pctu@moeaboe.gov.tw  
7. Fishing Boats  Fisheries Agency, 
Ministry  of 
Agriculture  1. Fisheries Act  
https://law.moj.gov.tw/ENG/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?pcode=M0050001   2018/12/26 Amended  juiche@ms1.fa.gov.tw  
2. Enforcement Rules of the Fisheries Act  
https://law.moj.gov.tw/ENG/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?pcode=M0050002   2019/03/11 Amended  
3. The Regulation for Fishing Vessel Building Permit and Fishery License 
Issue  
https://law.moj.gov.tw/ENG/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?pcode=M0050009   2022/01/27 Amended  
4. Operating Rules for Screening Applications to Import Fishing Vessels 
Using New Fishing Methods  1999/11/08 Amended  
5. Regulations for the Import of Ex -Foreign Flagged Squid Vessels of 
Over 100 GRT Built in and Operated by Chinese Taipei  2007/11/06 Promulgated   
  G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/14  
 
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Questionnaire  Licensing  
Authority  Governing Regulations  Date of  
Promulgation/Amendment  Contact Point  
8. Vessels  Maritime and Port 
Bureau, Ministry of 
Transportation and 
Communications 
(Motcmpb)  1. Shipping Act  
https://law.moj.gov.tw/ENG/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?pcode=K0070001   2014/01/22 Amended  wmchen@motcmpb.gov.tw  
2. The Law of Ships  
https://law.moj.gov.tw/ENG/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?pcode=K00 70004   2018/11/28 Amended  
9. Civil Aircraft  Civil Aeronautics 
Administration, 
Ministry of 
Transportation and 
Communications  1. Civil Aviation Act  
https://law.moj.gov.tw/ENG/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?pcode=K0090001   2018/04/25 Amended  mylene@mail.caa.gov.tw  
2. Regulations of Civil Air Transport Enterprise  
https://law.moj.gov.tw/ENG/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?pcode=K0090003   2021/10/18 Amended  
3. Regulations Governing General Aviation  
https://law.moj.gov.tw/ENG/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?pcode=K0090007   2015/07/30 Amended  
4. Ultra-Light Vehicle Regulations  2020/04/27 Amended  
5. Regulations Governing Private Aircraft Activities  
https://law.moj.gov.tw/ENG/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?pcode=K0090064   2017/12/12 Amended  
10. Firearms, 
Ammunition, 
Controlled Swords, 
Simulation Guns,  
Spring, Air or Gas 
Guns and Pistols, of 
Shooting Kinetic 
Energy less than 
20/J per square 
centimetre,  Police 
Weapons  National Police 
Administration, 
Ministry of Interior  1. Regulation Governing Permission and Control of Firearms, 
Ammunition, and Knives  
https://law.moj.gov.tw/ENG/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?pcode=D0080056   2021/07/23 Amended  am811287@npa.gov.tw  
ts1003112@npa.gov.tw  
 
2. Firearms, Ammunition and Knives Control Act  
https://law.moj.gov.tw/ENG/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?pcode=D0080047   2020/06/10 Amended  
3. Regulations Governing Application for Import Permit of Spring, Air or 
Gas Guns and Pistols, of Shooting Kinetic Energy less than 20/J per 
square centimetre  
https://glrs.moi.gov.tw/LawContent.aspx?id=GL001409   2022/11/15 Promulgated  
4. Social Order Maintaining Law (Partial Articles)  
https://law.moj.gov.tw/ENG/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?pcode=D0080067   2021/05/26 Amended  
5. The Use of Police Weapons Act  
https://law.moj.gov.tw/ENG/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?pcode=D0080042   2002/06/26 Amended  
6. Regulations Governing the Permission to Manufacture, Sell and 
Possess Police Weapons  
https://law.moj.gov.tw/ENG/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?pcode=D0080046   2008/08/22 Amended  
11. Industrial  Use 
Explosives  Geological Survey 
and Mining 
Management 
Agency, Ministry of 
Economic Affairs  1. Industrial Explosives Administrative Act  
https://www.mine.gov.tw/Download/ePInfo/e03A.pdf   2019/12/11 Amended  jonathan@mine.gov.tw  
12. Tariff Quota  Customs 
Administration, 
Ministry of Finance  1. The Regulations of Tariff Quota  
https://law.moj.gov.tw/ENG/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?pcode=G0350053   2011/09/27 Amended  cp01@customs.gov.tw  
 
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