G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/12  
 
17 September 2021  
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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 ( 2021) 
THE SEPARATE  CUSTOMS  TERRITORY  OF TAIWAN , PENGHU , KINMEN AND MATSU 
The following notification, dated  15 September  2021, 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)  ...............................  3 
3   BREEDING LIVESTOCK/POULTRY AND GENETIC RESOURCES, GENETICALLY 
MODIFIED BREEDING STOCK/POULTRY AND GENETIC RESOURCES  ...............................  5 
4   YELLOW -FIN TUNA, BLUEFIN TUNA, SOUTHERN BLUEFIN TUNA, SWORDFISH, BIG -
EYE TUNA, SHARK FIN, TOOTHFISH  ................................ ................................ ................  5 
5   TOBACCO, ALCOHOL PRODUCTS AND UNDENATURED ETHYL ALCOHOL  ......................  7 
6   OIL AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS  ................................ ................................ ...............  7 
7   FISHING BOATS  ................................ ................................ ................................ .........  7 
8   VESSELS  ................................ ................................ ................................ .....................  8 
9   CIVIL AIRCRAFT  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 10 
10   FIREARMS, AMMUNITION, CONTROLLED SWORDS, SIMULATION GUNS, POLICE 
WEAPONS  ................................ ................................ ................................ .....................  11 
11   INDUSTRIAL USE EXPLOSIVES  ................................ ................................ ...............  11 
12   TARIFF QUOTA  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 11 
 
  
 
1 See document G/LIC/3, Annex, for the Questionnaire.  G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/12  
 
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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 Impor tation of Optical Disk Manufacturing 
Implements " to be issued in advance by the Bureau of Foreign Trade (BOFT). The Customs 
Administration may facilitate the customs clearance by checking only this certificate issued by the 
BOFT.  
 
Purpose and Scope of Lice nsing  
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 dela y 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 import 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 BOFT.  
 
8. The applicant will be notified electronically about 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 advance payment.  
 
Conditions of the License  
14. There is no time limit on the  "Certificate for Importation of Optical Disk Manufacturing 
Implements. " G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/12  
 
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  15. There is no penalty for non -utilization of the certificate.  
 
16. Licences are not transferable between importers.  
 
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 quaran tine 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)  
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 license and quota in advance. The granting require ments and procedures are specified within 
the "Methyl Bromide Management Regulations " and the "HCFCs Consumption Management 
Regulations" set and administered by the EPA. With such license, the applicant then can acquire the 
Import Permit from the EPA, whic h 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, 3824.77.0 0.10-4. 
(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. 
(c) The following goods, which are composed of chemicals controlled under the Montreal Protocol, 
are also covered by this system : C.C.C. 2903.79.00.90 -1, 3824.71.00.00 -2, 3824.79.00.00 -4, 
and 3824.99.99.31 -5. 
 
3. Imports shall be made only from signatories to the Montreal Protocol or from countries or areas 
that have been approved and promulgated by the Environmental Protection Adm inistration.  
 
4. This system is made in compliance with the provisions of the Montreal Protocol.  
 
5. This system could be abolished without legislative approval.  
 
Procedures  
6.I. Information concerning granting and allocating of import quota is clearly stipulated by the EPA 
and has been published both in the Gazettes of EPA and release to the press.  
 
II.  (a) Methyl Bromide: Permission of importation will only be issued for quarant ine or pre -
shipment treatment uses. An approval issued shall be valid for six months. Application 
for approval 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.  
 
III. (a) Methyl Bromide: Each entity wishing to import shall report its intended import  amount 
for the coming six months period prior to the end of February and August of each year. 
Accompanying with document showing the quantity of actual clearance of shipment in 
the previous period. Unused quota for the first half year could be carried ove r to the 
second half of the same year but  cannot be carried over to the next year.  
 (b) HCFCs: Importers or users who have obtained quotas may apply for import.  G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/12  
 
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  IV. (a) Methyl Bromide: Upon the date of issuing of importation permission, applications may 
begin filing for acquiring import permit.  
  (b) HCFCs: Quotas shall be issued on a six -monthly basis and are to be used within that 
period.  
 
V. Applications for approval are processed within seven  to 30 days.  
 
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 EPA before obtaining the import permit from the EPA.  
 
VIII.  The use and the quantity of the goods to be approved for import must confor m 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 required.  
 
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.  
 
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 licence  
9. Not every individual, company or organization has the qualifications to apply for a licence. 
An applicant must 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) Documented 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 declaration.  
  (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 proof 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.  
 (4) An application to import HCFCs shall separately submit evidentiary documents 
with respect to such purposes.  
 
11. Upon actual importation, an import permit issued by the EPA and documents required for 
customs clearance shall be submitted.  G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/12  
 
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  12. No licensing fee or other administrative fee is required.  
 
13. No deposit or advance payment for the application shall be required.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14. A. Methyl Bromide: import approval is valid for six months. Every six months application 
must be made again for import approval. An approval can be extended for another six 
months for only one chance if the application for it was filed in two months before 
expiration.  
 B. HCFCs: import approval is valid for six months and no extension is allowed.  
 
15. Unused quota s hall be deducted from the quota for the next year.  
 
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 the 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 STOCK/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  
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",  "Notice 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 to 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  "and is administered by the Council of 
Agriculture. Before being allow ed to import, importers must obtain written approval from the 
Fisheries Agency, Council of Agriculture.  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
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; 0304.84.00.00 -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. 03 02.92.00.00 -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; 160 4.19.40.20 -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). 
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  The licensing system is non -automatic.   
 
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, Kin men and Matsu or the agreement on its terms of accession to the WTO.  
 
4. The licensing system is intended to protect marine ecology.  
 
5. The System may be abolished without legislative approval.  
 
Procedures  
6. Not applicable.  
 
7. Applications for an impor t approval:  
 
(a) May be filed on any workday.  
 
(b) Cannot be approved immediately as examination for Tuna and Swordfish requires six 
workdays, and for Shark Fin and Toothfish requires fourteen workdays.  
 
(c) Have no limitations as to the period of the year during which they may be submitted and 
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 provided 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 and  accompanied by one photocopy of 
the applicant 's company licence or business licence. Also required are an original copy of the catch 
document for bluefin tuna, the statistical document for bigeye tuna, swordfish and southern bluefin 
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 concerned 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, 
Council of Agricult ure.), the transaction document confirming the foreign exporter purchasing he 
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 country pursu ant to relevant 
measures of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources for toothfish, 
and one photocopy of the foreign -issued quotation form.  
 
11. Upon actual importation, the import declaration must be checked,  and the import  approval will 
be issued on the "Integrated Agriculture Permit and Customs Declaration Platform " of Council of 
Agriculture.  
 
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.  G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/12  
 
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  16. Approval documents are not transferable between importers.  
 
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. Qua rantine 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 document G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/7 of 22 August 2016.  
 
6  OIL AND PETR OLEUM 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 flagged 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 Council of Agriculture (COA) ".   
  
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2. The licensing system is non -automatic. 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 for acquisition of an import approval.  
 
(b)  A licence cannot be granted immediately on request. For fishing boats, it takes about 10 to 
20 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.  G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/12  
 
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  (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 impor ters 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 applica tion 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 requ ired 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 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 from obtaining an approval document prior 
to importation.  
 
19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banki ng 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 system 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, 8903.91.00.00 -2, 8903.92.00.00 -1, 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 origina ting 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.  
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  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 10 –15 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 o nly 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 app ly for licence  
9. For vessels, the application shall be filed by the owner of the vessels or by the owner's agent.   
 
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence  
10. There are standard application forms. Details and documentational r equirements 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 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 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 from obtaining an approval document prior 
to importation.  
 
19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banki ng authorities for goods to be imported.  
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  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 Aviation, 
Regulations Governing Private Aircraft Activities and Ultra -light Vehicle Regulations.  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2. The licensing syst em 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. 
 
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 Ma tsu or the agreement on the terms of accession to the WTO.  
 
4. The system is to maintain 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 Aviat ion 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 writing. In the event of refusal, by 
law, the applica nt has a right to appeal by following the procedures provided by the law.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9. The import of civil aircraft, all persons and legal entities of the territory are eligible.  
 
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 Secre tariat.  
 
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 wi th the issuance of an approval.  
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  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 from 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, POLICE 
WEAPONS  
No change. Please refer to document G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/11 of 11 Februar y 2021.  
 
11  INDUSTRIAL USE EXPLOSIVES  
No change. 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 Regul ations 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 t he 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.  
 
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, 12023020, 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  G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/12  
 
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  Description of 
products  Tariff item number(s)  (HS2017 ) 
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, 
18069092, 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 the concessions made under the 
Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu 's accession to t he 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 volu me 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 Bureau of Foreign Trade (under Ministry of Economic Affairs) as 
an im port/export business (rice importers also have registered 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.  
 
(IV)  The announcement of the allocation procedures 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 within one day. 
According to Article 16 of the Regulations of Tariff Quota, under the situa tion 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 accompan ied 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 the certificates.  
 
(VII)  Has to approach only one administrative body.  
 
(VIII)  Under the me thod 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 applicabl e. G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/12  
 
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  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 Bureau of Foreign Trade (under the Ministry of Economic Affairs), 
and also have registered as a food dealer at the Council of Agricultural.  
- Other agricultural products, compan ies engaging in import and export business that have 
completed registration at the Bureau of Foreign Trade (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 products 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 the method of distribution in advance, the authorities will 
collect a performance bond or premium whi lst 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 pe rformance 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 bidder was willing to pay for obtaining 
the right to import goods and is non -refundable.  
 
Conditions o f licensing  
15. The valid period of certificate of tariff quota:  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 arriving on or before 31 December, if necessary.  
 
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 or 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 al located 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  
(c) The agreement of tran sference 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 documen t prior 
to importation.  
 
19.  Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported.  
 
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  ANNEX I  
(SEE QUESTIONNAIRE 1)  
 
 
 
 
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  ANNEX II  (1) 
(SEE QUESTIONNAIRE 9) 
       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 rele vant 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  
 
 
  
G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/12  
 
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  ANNEX II (2) 
(SEE QUESTIONNAIRE 9)  
PREMIUM BIDDING FORM FOR TARIFF QUOTA  
 
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 that 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 Certificate 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 ： 
 
  
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- 17 - ANNEX  III - LIST OF LAWS AND REGULATIONS REFERENCED IN 20 21 
Subject(s) of 
Questionnaire  Licensing 
Authority  Governing Regulations  Date of 
Promulgation/Amendment  Contact Point  
1.Commodities 
Subject to 
Conditional 
Import, 
Optical Disk 
Manufacturing 
Equipment  Bureau of 
Foreign Trade, 
Ministry of 
Economic Affairs  1. FOREIGN TRADE ACT  
2. ENFORCEMENT RULES OF THE FOREIGN TRADE ACT  
3. REGULATIONS GOVERNING IMPORT OF COMMODITIES  
4. REGULATIONS GOVERNING REGISTRATION OF EXPORTERS 
AND IMPORTERS  
5. OPTICAL DISK ACT  
6. REGULATIONS GOVERNING EXPORT/IMPORT OF OPTICAL 
DISK MANUFACTURING IMPLEMEN TS  2019/12/25  Amended  
2019/07/16 Amended  
2010/07/08 Amended  
2018/11/1 Amended  
 
2016/11/30 Amended  
2009/11/27 Amended  kaianchan@trade.gov.tw   
2.Methyl 
Bromide, 
HCFCs and 
Other 
halogenated 
derivatives of 
acyclic 
hydrocarbons 
containing 
two or more 
different 
halogens  Environmental 
Protection 
Administration  1. METHYL BROMIDE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS  
2. HCFCs CONSUMPTION MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS  2003/05/21 Promulgated  
2019/02/18 Amended  phding@epa.gov.tw   
3.Breeding 
Livestock/ 
Poultry and 
Genetic 
Resources, 
Genetically 
Modified 
Breeding 
Stock/ Poultry 
and Genetic 
Resources  Council of 
Agriculture  1. ANIMAL  INDUSTRY  ACT 
2. GUIDELINES FOR SCREENING APPLICATION FOR LETTER OF 
APPROVAL FOR THE IMPORTATION OF BREEDING 
LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY AND GENETIC RESOURCES  
3. THE GUIDELINES NEEDED FOR OBTAINING APPROVAL FOR 
THE IMPORT AND EXPORT OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED 
BREEDING STOCK AND POULTRY AND GENETIC RESOURCES  2010/11/24  Amended  
2015/04/30 Amended  
 
 
2009/06/19 Amended  li4653@mail.coa.gov.tw  
 
hcchen@mail .coa.gov.tw  
4.Yellow -fin 
Tuna, Bluefin 
Tuna, 
Southern 
Bluefin Tuna, 
Swordfish, 
Big-eye Tuna   Fisheries 
Agency, Council 
of Agriculture  1. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR WRITTEN APPROVAL LICENSE 
TO IMPORT YELLOW -FIN TUNA  
2. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR WRITTEN APPROVAL LICENCE 
TO IMPORT, EXPORT AND RE -EXPORT BLUEFIN TUNA  
3. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR WRITTEN APPROVAL LICENCE 
TO IMPORT, EXPORT AND RE -EXPORT SOUTHERN BLUEFIN 
TUNA  2007/01/31 Amended  
 
2014/11/10 Amended  
 
2014/12/04 Amended  kunhong@ms1.fa.gov.tw   
  G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/12  
 
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Questionnaire  Licensing 
Authority  Governing Regulations  Date of 
Promulgation/Amendment  Contact Point  
Shark Fins, 
Toothfish   4. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR WRITTEN APPROVAL LICENCE 
TO IMPORT, EXPORT AND RE -EXPORT SWORDFISH  
5.  NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR WRITTEN APPROVAL LICENCE 
TO IMPORT, EXPOR T AND RE -EXPORT BIG -EYE TUNA  
6. REGULATIONS FOR THE IMPORTATION OF SHARK FINS  
7. REGULATIONS FOR THE IMPORTATION OF TOOTHFISH  2008/12/25 Amended  
 
2008/12/25 Amended  
 
2019/05/21 Amended  
2018/08/01 Promulgated   
5.Tobacco, 
Alcohol 
Products and 
Undenatured 
Ethyl Alcohol  National 
Treasury 
Administration 
(NTA)  and other 
competent 
authorities  1. THE TOBACCO AND ALCOHOL ADMINISTRATION ACT  
2. ENFORCEMENT RULES OF THE TOBACCO AND ALCOHOL 
ADMINISTRATION ACT  
3 REGULATIONS GOVERNING UNDENATURED ETHYL ALCO HOL 2017/12/27 Amended  
2014/12/22  Amended  
 
2014/12/26 Amended  rykao@mail.nta.gov.tw   
6.Oil and 
Petroleum 
products  Bureau of 
Energy, Ministry 
of Economic 
Affairs  1. PETROLEUM ADMINISTRATION ACT  2014/06/04 Amended  fhlee@moea.gov.tw   
7.Fishing Boats  Fisheries 
Agency, Council 
of Agriculture  1. FISHERIES ACT  
2. ENFORCEMENT RULES OF THE FISHERIES ACT  
3. THE REGULATION FOR FISHING VESSEL BUILDING PERMIT 
AND FISHERY LICENSE ISSUE  
4. OPERATING RULES FOR SCREENING APPLICATIONS TO  
IMPORT FISHING VESSELS USING NEW FISHING METHODS  
5. REGULATIONS FOR THE IMPORT OF EX -FOREIGN FLAGGED 
SQUID VESSELS OF OVER 100 GRT BUILT IN AND OPERATED 
BY CHINESE TAIPEI  2018/12/26  Amended  
2019/03/11  Amended  
2020/12/14  Amended  
 
1999/11/08 Amended  
 
 
2007/11/06 Promulgated  juiche@ms1.fa.gov.tw   
8.Vessels  Maritime and 
Port Bureau, 
Ministry of 
Transportation 
and 
Communications 
(Motcmpb)  1. SHIPPING ACT  
2. THE LAW OF SHIPS   
 2014/01/22 Amended  
2018/11/28 Amended  
 
 ytchen@motcmpb.gov.tw   
 
 
9.Civil Aircraft  Civil 
Aeronautics 
Administration, 
Ministry of 
Transportation 
and 
Communications  1. CIVIL AVIATION ACT  
2. REGULATIONS OF CIVIL AIR TRANSPORT ENTERPRISE  
3. REGULATIONS GOVERNING GENERAL AVIATION  
4. ULTRA -LIGHT VEHICLE REGULATIONS  
5. REGULATIONS GOVERNING PRIVATE AIRCRAFT ACTIVITIES  2018/04/25 Amended  
2019/11/05 Amended  
2015/07/30 Amended  
2020/04/27 Amended  
2017/12/12 Amended  ctsou@mail.caa.gov.tw    
  G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/12  
 
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Questionnaire  Licensing 
Authority  Governing Regulations  Date of 
Promulgation/Amendment  Contact Point  
10.Firearms, 
Ammunition, 
Controlled 
Swords, 
Simulation 
Guns Police 
Weapons  National Police 
Administration, 
Ministry of 
Interior  
 1. REGULATION GOVERNING PERMISSION AND CONTROL OF 
FIREARMS, AMMUNITION, AND KNIVES  
2. FIREARMS, AMMUNITION AND KNIVES  CONTROL ACT  
3. SOCIAL ORDER MAINTAINING LAW (PARTIAL ARTICLES)  
4. THE USE OF POLICE WEAPONS ACT  
5. REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE PERMISSION TO 
MANUFACTURE, SELL AND POSSESS POLICE WEAPONS  2018/08/16 Amended  
 
2020/06/10  Amended  
2016/06/01 Amended  
2002/06/26 Amended  
2008/08/22 Amended  
 aron200371@npa.gov.tw   
thomas0215@npa.gov.tw   
11.Industrial 
Use 
Explosives  Bureau of 
Mines, Ministry 
of Economic 
Affairs  1. INDUSTRIAL EXPLOSIVES ADMINISTRATIVE ACT  2019/12/11 Amended  shunn@mine.gov.tw   
12.Tariff Quota  Customs 
Administration, 
Ministry of 
Finance  1. THE REGULATIONS OF TARIFF QUOTA   2011/09/27 Amended  cp01@customs.gov.tw   
 
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