Taiwan Import Regulations

Destination Port & Shipping

• • Primary port: Keelung.
• • Time of shipment: 5-9 days.

Used Car Import Rules & Regulations (Taiwan)

• • Left-hand drive vehicles: Only left-hand drive vehicles are permitted for import.
• • One vehicle per customer: Only one vehicle per customer is allowed.
• • Fuel requirement: Vehicles must operate with lead-free gasoline.
• • Origin eligibility: Only new or used motor vehicles manufactured in WTO member countries are allowed.
• • Year restriction: Vehicles must be no older than 10 years and not less than 1 year old at the time of import.
• • Inspections: After customs clearance, imported vehicles must undergo: Environmental protection inspection
• • Energy efficiency standard test
• • General vehicle inspection

Used Cars Import Duties & Taxes

• • Import duty: 17.5% of the customs value (depends on make, model, and age).
• • VAT: 5% on the sum of the vehicle’s value plus import duty and commodity tax.
• • Commodity tax: Depends on engine size, generally 25-30% of the vehicle value.
• • Business tax: 5% on the sum of customs value, import duty, and commodity tax.

Used Cars Import Documentation

• • Original certificate of registration.
• • Invoice or receipt showing purchase price.
• • Passport.
• • Insurance.
• • Customs declaration.
• • Work permit valid for at least one year.

Getting a Taiwanese Licence Plate

• • Apply at a local Motor Vehicle Office.
• • The vehicle will be inspected before registration.