Regulations for Personal Air Freight Parcels

I. Toys, LEGO, Educational Toys, Stuffed Animals, and Plush Toys

1.Total Value Under $1,000 USD:

*Quantity Limit: Restricted to 5 pieces of the same model or specification.

*Customs Declaration: You must enter the exemption code CI000000000005 in the import permit number column of the declaration form.

2.Total Value Exceeding $1,000 USD:

*Quantity Limit: Restricted to 1 piece of the same model or specification.

3.Import Duties:

*Current Duty Rate: The current import duty rate for toys and model figures is 0%.

*Tax Calculation: No import duty will be charged (e.g., a Customs Value of NT$ 20,000 $\times$ 0% Duty Rate = NT$ 0).

II. Perfumes, Cosmetics, and Skincare Products

1. Perfumes (Small Quantities Allowed via Air Freight)

*Eligible Warehouses: Small quantities of perfume can be accepted at the following locations: USA (BOM, BDE), UK (EMA), Australia (AUM), South Korea (KAO, KBS), Hong Kong (HKK), Taiwan (TPE), and Thailand (TTM).

*Taiwan (TPE) Specifics: The Taiwan warehouse can accept perfumes for consolidated air and sea freight export; however, they are not accepted for international express delivery.

*Prohibited Routes: Perfumes are not accepted for international express delivery or sea freight shipments returning to Taiwan.

2. Cosmetics, Skincare, Essential Oils, Eye Drops, and Household Cleaning Liquids

*General Shipping: These items are accepted at all air freight consolidation warehouses.

*South Korea (KBS) Restriction: These items are not accepted for sea freight at the South Korea KBS warehouse.

3. Prohibited Items (Both Air and Sea Freight)

*Nail Polish: Not accepted at any consolidation warehouse via air or sea freight.

*Medicated Products: Items containing medicinal ingredients are not accepted at any consolidation warehouse via air or sea freight.

III. Household Goods, Kitchenware, and Food Items

A. Accepted or Restricted Items

1.Kitchen Knives: Accepted.

2.Cleaning, Toiletry, and Skincare Sprays (Aerosols): Accepted.

3.Essential Oils and Balms: Accepted (must be alcohol-free).

4.Medical & Personal Hygiene Supplies: The following items are exempt from import permits once every six months per person:

*Band-Aids: Up to 60 pieces.

*Liquid Bandages: Up to 4 tubes/bottles/units.

*Cotton Swabs: Up to 200 sticks.

*Condoms: Up to 60 pieces.

*Tampons: Up to 120 pieces.

*Corrective Lenses: 1 pair.

*Medical Masks: Up to 250 pieces.

5.Contact Lenses:

*Limited to one brand and two different prescriptions per person.

*Daily Disposables: Maximum of 60 pieces per prescription.

*Monthly Disposables: Require a TFDA application (fees apply).

6.Food Items:

*Exempt from inspection for personal use if the net weight is under 6kg.

*Non-capsule/tablet form general food items (e.g., Barley Grass Powder) exceeding 6kg or intended for non-personal use must be declared for inspection.

B. Prohibited or Highly Restricted Items

1.Strictly Prohibited: Taisho Pabu (Cold Medicine), high-pressure aerosol cans, mosquito/cockroach repellent products, and Hamer Candy.

2.Food & Medicine Restrictions: No products containing meat, minced meat, or lard/animal oils. No medicines or eye drops. Processed foods containing insects or insect derivatives are also prohibited.

3.Appliances: For sea freight from Japan to Taiwan, electrical appliances containing compressors (e.g., dehumidifiers, refrigerators) are not accepted.

IV. Accessories and Jewelry

1.Pearl Earrings (Set in 925 Sterling Silver): Accepted. Duty-free.

2.Alloy and White Steel Jewelry: (Includes earrings, rings, necklaces, pendants, bracelets, and brooches). Accepted. Duty-free.

V. Batteries

Eligible Warehouses

The following warehouses can accept batteries/battery-containing items based on the regulations below: US (BOM, BDE), Australia (AUM), Japan (JPD), Korea (KAO), Hong Kong (HKK), Taiwan (TPE).

A. Accepted Items & Locations

1.Non-Rechargeable Batteries: Accepted (e.g., ProCell Intense D-cell high-performance alkaline batteries).

2.Products with Built-in Small Batteries: Accepted.

*Note: CAE (Canada), EMA (UK), AUX (Australia), and MLX (Malaysia) warehouses only accept products containing non-lithium small batteries.

3.Taiwan (TPE) Warehouse:

*Supports export via Air and Sea freight for both standalone batteries and products containing batteries/appliances.

*International Express Export: Limited to a maximum of 2 standalone batteries per shipment.

4.Power Tools: BDE (US), JPD (Japan), and HKK (Hong Kong) warehouses accept manual power tools containing batteries.

B. Prohibited Items & Safety Restrictions

Refer to FedEx guidelines for Lithium Battery Shipping and FAQs.

*UN Classifications: Items classified as UN3480, UN3481, or UN3171 (including standalone lithium batteries or vehicles containing them) are not accepted.

*Standalone Lithium Batteries: Strictly prohibited.

*Products containing Lithium Batteries: (e.g., Mobile phones, computers, tablets) You must consult customer service before shipping.

*Pure Power Sources: Standalone rechargeable batteries, Power Banks, and standalone power tool batteries are not accepted.

VI. Electronic & Wireless Communication Devices

(WiFi, Bluetooth, Mobile Phones, Tablets, Computers, Speakers, and products with remote controls)

1.NCC Inspection: Shipments containing two or more units may be subject to NCC (National Communications Commission) inspection and certification.

2.Routers: No quantity restrictions apply.

VII. Miscellaneous Items

1.Inks: (For PCB or general printing) Accepted.

2.Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) / Quarantine: Items involving animals (including animal-based food), plants (including fertilizers), cat litter, wood chips, and feathers are subject to strict regulations.

Additional Prohibited Item Regulations

*Hazardous Labeling: Items with outer packaging or boxes displaying Flammable, Explosive, Dangerous, or Warning symbols (including battery products, chemicals, or environmentally hazardous substances) are not accepted.

Note: Customers must verify the absence of such markings before arranging shipment.

*High-Pressure Aerosols: Containers exceeding 60ml are prohibited (standard liquid cleaning supplies are accepted).