I. Medications, Cosmetics, and Medical Devices for Personal Use

*Customs Reference: Please refer to the "Traveler Entry Reference" (Click here).

*Non-Medical Device List: View the list of products determined by the Administration not to be regulated as medical devices (Click here).

*Consultation: You may consult our professional customer service staff regarding items regulated by either the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) or the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency (APHIA).

II. Shipping Restrictions for Thai Products

According to Taiwan Customs regulations, certain Thai products classified as Category B Over-the-Counter (OTC) drugs or specific cosmetics have quantity limits when shipped to Taiwan.

1.Common Items Include:

*Inhalers (Hong Thai/Poy-Sian)

*Herbal balms (Green Grass Balm)

*Analgesic/Pain relief creams

*Five Pagodas Ya-Hom Powder

*Skincare products with whitening ingredients

*Sunscreen

2.Quantity Limit:

*Each import declarant (recipient) is limited to no more than 12 bottles/pieces per shipment.

Understanding Japanese Medicine Classifications

How much do you know about Japanese pharmaceuticals? Can't tell the difference between Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 drugs?

Have you noticed that Japan classifies pharmaceuticals on packaging into five main categories, ranked in order of efficacy and severity of side effects: Directly Guided Pharmaceuticals ≥ Class 1 Pharmaceuticals > Designated Class 2 Pharmaceuticals ≥ Class 2 Pharmaceuticals > Class 3 Pharmaceuticals

The most obvious way to distinguish a Class 2 drug from a Class 2 drug on its packaging is whether the "2" is framed.

Understanding Japanese Medicine Classifications

*Class 3 Medicines: These are described as general health supplements.

*Class 2 and Designated Class 2 Medicines: These are categorized as general health supplements that possess medicinal effects.

Quantity Limits for Shipping and Import

When shipping these non-prescription drugs to Taiwan, the following quantity restrictions apply:

Standard Non-Prescription Limits

*Per Type: Each individual type is limited to 12 bottles, 12 tubes, or a total of 1,200 pills. This matches the per-item limit of 12 units (bottles, boxes, cans, tubes, or pieces) shown in image_2bbeb9.png.

*Total per Box: When mixed with other health supplements, the total quantity per box cannot exceed 36 cans or bottles. This is consistent with the overall limit of 36 units for non-prescription drugs and tablet/capsule foods listed in image_2bbeb9.png.

Customs Restrictions for Small-Quantity Personal Use In specific cases where Customs limits shipments to small quantities for personal use, the following rules apply:

*Per Type: Each type is limited to a maximum of 2 bottles or boxes.

*Total Variety: A maximum of 6 different types may be included, with the total not exceeding 12 bottles.

Important Reminder regarding Dosage and Import Limits

Certain supplements are classified as medications if they exceed specific dosage thresholds. Please pay close attention to the dosage levels listed below; if you purchase more than 2 bottles of products exceeding these limits, you must apply for an import permit.

Thresholds for Classification as Medication:

*Lutein: Over 30 mg

*Coenzyme Q10: Over 30 mg

*Vitamin A: Over 10,000 I.U.

*Vitamin B1: Over 50 mg

*Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): Over 100 mg

*Vitamin B3 (Niacin): Over 100 mg

*Vitamin B6: Over 80 mg

*Vitamin B12: Over 1,000 mcg

*Vitamin D3: Higher than 800 I.U.

*Vitamin E (dl-α-Tocopherol): Higher than 400 I.U.

*Zinc: Over 30 mg (includes Zinc Citrate, Bisglycinate, Oxide, Gluconate, and Sulfate)

*Magnesium: Over 600 mg (includes Magnesium Gluconate, Oxide, and Sulfate)

*Iron: Higher than 45 mg

*Lactoferrin: Higher than 100 mg

*Citrus Bioflavonoids: Over 1,000 mg

*Glutathione: Over 250 mg

*Phosphatidylserine: Daily intake limit over 500 mg

*Isoflavones: Daily intake limit over 50 mg

Friendly reminder:

The following items cannot be shipped back to Taiwan.