G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/10  
 
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Committee on Import Licensing  Original: English  
 
 
 
AGREEMENT ON IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES  
NOTIFICATION UNDER A RTICLE 7.31  OF THE  
AGREEMENT ON IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES ( 2019) 
THE SEPARATE  CUSTOMS  TERRITORY  OF TAIWAN , PENGHU , KINMEN AND MATSU 
 
The following notification, dated  2 October 201 9, is being circulated at the request of the delegation 
of The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu.  
 
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Pursuant to Articles 7.3 of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures, the Separate Customs 
Territory of Tai wan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu has the honour to submit herewith the following 
notifications, namely the replies to the Questionnaire on Import Licensing Procedures.  New updates 
have been highlighted in bold in the text.  
 
Table of contents  
 
1   OPTICAL DISK MAN UFACTURING EQUIPMENT  ................................ ...........................  2 
2   METHYL BROMIDE &  HYDROCHLOROFLUOROCA RBONS (HCFCS)  ...............................  3 
3   BREEDING LIVESTO CK/POULTRY AND GENET IC RESOURCES, GENETI CALLY 
MODIFIED BREEDING ST OCK/POULTRY AND GENE TIC RESOURCES  ...............................  5 
4   YELLOW -FIN TUNA,  BLUEFIN TUNA, SOUTH ERN BLUEFIN TUNA, SW ORDFISH,  
BIG-EYE TUNA  ................................ ................................ ................................ .................  5 
5   TOBACCO, ALCOHOL  PRODUCTS AND UNDENATURED ETHYL AL COHOL  ......................  7 
6   OIL AND PETROLEU M PRODUCTS  ................................ ................................ ...............  7 
7   FISHING BOATS  ................................ ................................ ................................ .........  7 
8   VESSELS  ................................ ................................ ................................ .....................  9 
9   CIVIL AIRCRAFT  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 10 
10   FIREARM, AMMUNI TION, CONTROLLED SWO RDS, SIMULATION GUNS , POLICE 
WEAPONS  ................................ ................................ ................................ .....................  11 
11   INDUSTRIAL USE EXPLOSIVES  ................................ ................................ ...............  12 
12   TARIFF QUOTA  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 12 
 
 
  
                                                
1 See document G/LIC/3, Annex, for the Questionnaire.  G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/10  
 
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  1  OPTICAL DISK MANUFAC TURING EQUIPMENT  
Outline of 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” to be issued in advance by the BOFT. The 
Customs Administration may facilitate the customs clearance by checking only this 
certificate issued by the BOFT.  
 
Purposes and coverage 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 and 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 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 either the BOFT, United Service Centre, Economic 
Processing Zone Administration or Science  Industrial Park Administration.  
 
8. The applicant will be notified electronically a bout 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 licence  
9. Any company or business firm that engages in export/import b usiness is eligible to 
register. No registration fee is required.  
 
Documentational and other requirements for application for 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.  
 
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  Conditions of licensing  
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 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 & HYD ROCHLOROFLUOROCARBON S (HCFCS)  
Outline of syst em 
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 requirement s 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, 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. 
(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 Administration.  
 
4. This system is made in compliance with the provisions of the Montreal Protocol.  
 
5. This system could be abolished wi thout l egislative 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 quarantine or 
pre-shipment treatment uses. An approval issued shall be valid for six months. 
Application fo r 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 q uota and past performance of firms with priorities 
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  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. 
Accomp anying with document showing the quantity of actual clearance of shipment in 
the previous period. Unused quota for the first half year could be carried over to the 
second half of the same year, but cannot be carried over to the next year.  
 (b) HCFCs: Impor ters or users who have obtained quotas may apply for import.  
 
IV. (a) Methyl Bromide: Upon the date of issuing of importation permission , applications may 
begin filing for acquiring import permit.  
 (b) HCFC s: Quotas shall be issued on a six -monthly basis and are to be used within that 
period . 
 
V. Applications for approval are processed within 7 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 approv al 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 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 required.  
 
X. The q uantity 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 Protoc ol. 
 
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 th e 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 
treatmen t 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 
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  (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.  
 
12. No licensing fee or other administrative fee is required.  
 
13. No deposit or advance payment for the application shall be requi red. 
 
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 shall 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 i s automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported.  
 
3  BREEDING LIVESTOCK/P OULTRY AND GENETIC R ESOURCES,  GENETICALLY MODIFIED  
BREEDING STOCK/POULT RY AND GENETIC RESOU RCES  
No change. Please refer to document G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/ 7 of 22 Au gust 2016.  
 
4  YELLOW -FIN TUNA, BLU EFIN TUNA, SOUTHERN BLUEFIN TUNA, SWORDF ISH, BIG -EYE 
TUNA  
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 Writ ten 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 Toothf ish" and is administered by the Council 
of Agriculture. Before being allowed to import, importers must obtain written approval 
from the Fisher ies 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. 0301.95.00.0 0-2; 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; G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/10  
 
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  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 Tu na (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). 
 
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, Kinmen 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 abolishe d without legislative approval.  
 
Procedures  
6. No t applicable.  
 
7. Applications for an import approval:  
 
(a) May be filed on any workday.  
 
(b) Cannot be approved immediately as examination requires six workdays.  
 
(c) Have no limitations as to the period o f 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.  
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
10.  An application sha ll 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 f lag State concerned to the fishing vessel that catches the shark fins (such 
documents shall be attested by the relevant authorities , organization s or person s as 
authorized by the competent authorities of the central government of the TPKM), 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 pursuant to relevant 
measur es of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources  
for toothfish , and one photocopy  of the foreign -issued quotation form.  
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  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 a n 
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.  
 
16. Approval documents are not transferable between import ers.  
 
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. Quarantine 
and other matters concerning the importation shall be governed by other a pplicable 
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 PRO DUCTS AND UNDENATURE D ETHYL ALCOHOL  
No change. Please refer to document G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/ 7 of 22 August 2016 . 
 
6  OIL AND PETROLEUM PR ODUCT S 
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 f ishing boats: Pursuant to the “Fisheries Act”, “Regulations for Fishing Vessel 
Building Permit and Fishery License Issue” , “Operating Ru les 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 TPKM” , 
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 .00.20.0 0-9. 
 
3.  The system applies to g oods 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.   
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  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 vessel s of over 100 GRT built in and operated by TPKM”  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.  
 
(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.  
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
10. There ar e 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 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 i mporters.  
 
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.  
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  19. Foreign exchange is autom atically 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 system is non -automatic.  The products covered are as follows: Vessel: 
C.C.C. Code: 8901100000 -2, 8901200000 -0, 8901300000 -8, 8901901000 -3, 
8901902000 -1, 8901903000 -9, 8901909000 -6, 8903900 000-2, 8903920000 -1, 
8904000000 -1, 8905100000 -8, 8905902000 -7, 8905909000 -2 and 8906.90.90.00 -1. 
 
3.  The system applies to goods originat ing 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 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 o f 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 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 vesse ls, the application shall be filed by the owner of the vessels or by the owner's 
agent.   
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
10. There are standard application forms.  Details and documentational requirements 
related to an ap plication are set forth in the governing regulations (see response to 
Question 5), which are available for reference in the Secretariat.   
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  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 ap art 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 a n 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, Regulation s Governing 
General Aviation, Regulations Governi ng Private Aircraft Activities and Ultra -light Vehicle 
Regulation s. 
 
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,  8805.2 1.00.10 -4, 8805.29.00.10 -6. 
 
3. The system applies to goods originating in and coming from all c ountries 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 maintain the order of a ir 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.  
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  7. The products not subject to restrictions on quantity or the products imported from 
certain countries not subject to restrictions on quantity : 
 
(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 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 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 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 Secretariat.  
 
11. Upon actual im portation, 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 approv al. 
 
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 betwe en 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  FIREARM, AMMUNITION,  CONTROLLED SWORDS, SIMULATION GUNS, POL ICE 
WEAPONS  
No change. Please refer to document G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/7 of 22 August 2016.  
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  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 Regulations means to assess a certain quantity  for specified import ed 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  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  
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 implemen ted according to the provisions of the said 
Rules, and is an administrative action pursuant to the said Rules authorized by the Customs Law. 
Therefore, t he abolition of the certificates of tariff quota  does not need approval from the legislative 
branch of the government . G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/10  
 
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  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 
TPKM’ 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 TPKM’ s accession to the 
WTO.  
 
III. Companies registered at the Bureau of Foreign Trade (under Ministry of Economic 
Affairs) as an import/ export business ( rice importers also have registered at the 
Council of Agricultural as a food dealer ) would be eligible to submit to the Bank of 
Taiwan 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 Bank of Taiwan after allocated.  
 
IV. The announcement of the allocation pr ocedures 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 situation 
that imported goods are applying the in -quota tariff rate of the method of 
distribut ion 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 b y 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 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 B ureau  of Foreign T rade (under 
the Ministry of Economic Affairs ), and also have registered as a food dealer at the Council of 
Agricultural.  
 
Other agricultural products, companies engaging in import and export business that have completed 
registration at the B ureau  of Foreig n Trade (under Ministry of Economic Affairs ). 
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
10.  A sample application form is attached  (See ANNEX II -(1)(2)) . G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/10  
 
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  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  whilst issuing the certification of tarif f 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 l evel 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 of licensing  
14. The valid period of ce rtificate of tariff quota:  Agriculture prod ucts 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.  
 
15.  There is no penalty for the non -utilization of an approval or a portion of it.  
 
16.  For agricultural products u nder the method of distribution  in advance , the quota distributed can 
be transferred partial or wholly within the valid period of the certificat es. 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 t ransference of quota and the performance bond accompanied by the 
following documents:  
 
(a) The original certificat es of tariff quota  
(b) The agreement of transference of tariff quota with mutual subscription  
(c) The agreement of transference of the perform ance 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.     
  G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/10  
 
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  ANNEX I  
(SEE QUESTIONNAIRE 1 ) 
 
 
 
 
G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/10  
 
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  ANNEX II  
(SEE QUESTIONNAIRE 1 2) 
       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 st ipulated 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 qualification      □7.Repeated application  
□3.Incomplete Documentations             □8.Application not sent through post office  
□4.Service Charge not paid                 □9. Application not sent to stipulated address  
□5.Unqualified quantit y                                    □10.Others  
Allocation Result  
 
 
 
PREMIUM BIDDING FORM  FOR TARIFF QUOTA  
 
G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/10  
 
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  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:              Met ric 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 resp onsibilities.  
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 
registe red 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 ： 
 
  
  G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/10  
 
- 18 - ANNEX  III  - LIST OF LAWS AND RE GULATIONS REFERENCED  IN 201 9 
 
 
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 IMPLEMENTS  2013/12/11 Amended  
2005/03/18 Amended  
2010/07/08 Amended  
2018/11/1  Amended  
 
2016/11/30 Amended  
2009/11/27 Amended  12.1.   xqtao@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  
2017/12/08 Amended  12.2.  lwlu@epa.gov.tw   
  G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/10  
 
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Questionnaire  Licensing Authority  Governing Regulations  Date of 
Promulgation/Amendment  Contact Point  
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  
 
12.3.  peimei chen@mail.coa.g
ov.tw  
4.Yellow -fin Tuna, 
Bluefin Tuna, 
Southern Bluefin 
Tuna, Swordfish, 
Big-eye Tuna  
Shark Fins,  
Toothfish  Fisheries Agency, 
Council of Agriculture  1. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR  WRITTEN APPROVAL LICENSE TO 
IMPORT YELLOW -FIN TUNA  
2. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR WRI TTEN 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   
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, EXPORT AND RE -EXPORT BIG -EYE TUNA  
6. REGULATIONS FOR THE IMPORTATION OF SHARK FINS  
7. REGULATIONS FOR THE IMPORTATION OF TOOTHFISH  2007/01/31 Amended  
 
2014/11/10 Amended  
 
2014/12/04 Amended  
 
2008/12/25 Amended  
 
2008/12/25 Amended  
 
2019/05/21 Amended  
2018/08/01 Promulgated  12.4.  kunhong@ms1.fa.gov.t
w 
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 ALCOHOL  2017/12/27 Amended  
2014/12/22  Amended  
 
2014/12/26 Amended  12.5.  rykao@mail.nta.gov.tw   
  G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/10  
 
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Questionnaire  Licensing Authority  Governing Regulations  Date of 
Promulgation/Amendment  Contact Point  
6.Oil and Petroleum 
products  Bureau of Energy, 
Ministry of Economic 
Affairs  1. PETROLEUM ADMINISTRATION ACT  2014/06/04 Amended  12.6.  fhlee@moeaboe.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  2016/07 /20 Amended  
2015/10/05 Amended  
2018/12/11 Amended  
 
1999/11/08 Amended  
 
2007/11/06 Promulgated  chiahsien@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  
2018/11/21 Amended  
2015/07/30 Amended  
2016/09/20 Amended  
2017/12/12 Amended  ctsou@mail.caa.gov.tw   
  G/LIC/N/3/TPKM/10  
 
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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  
2017/06/14 Amended  
2016/06/01 Amended  
2002/06/26 Amended  
2008/08/22 Amended  
 p5003@npa.gov.tw  
ciair661@npa.gov.tw  
11.Industrial Use 
Explosives  Bureau of Mines, 
Ministry of Economic 
Affairs  1. INDUSTRIAL EXPLOSIVES ADMINISTRATIVE ACT  2009/05/27 Amended  12.7.  shunn@mine.gov.tw  
12.Tariff Quota  Customs 
Administration, 
Ministry of Finance  1. THE REGULATIONS OF TARIFF QUOTA   2011/09/27 Amended  12.8.  cp01@customs.gov.tw  
 
 
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