Can Pet Food and Supplies Be Shipped to Taiwan?
Non-food pet supplies such as toys, leashes, clothing, bowls, beds, and grooming tools can be shipped through parcel forwarding as usual. Tariff rates are approximately 5–10%, depending on the material, and shipments with a customs value of ≤ NT$2,000 are tax-exempt. Pet food containing animal-derived ingredients, including dry feed, canned food, jerky treats, and rawhide chews, is subject to animal quarantine. It must be accompanied by an official animal quarantine certificate from the exporting country and pass quarantine inspection. Such certificates are nearly impossible to obtain for personal mail or parcel-forwarding shipments, effectively making these products unshippable. The sole quarantine exemption applies to products that contain no bovine-derived ingredients and have been canned and sterilized at high temperatures. However, that tariff code still lists B01, so whether the exemption applies depends on the actual product; please contact customer service before shipping. Even with complete documents, dog and cat food and other items subject to quarantine that are listed with B01 are goods involving import regulations: express imports must clear customs on a regular import declaration, not an EZ WAY simplified declaration, so choose “Formal declaration” when you create a consolidation order with HowBridge.
Last updated: 2026-10-23 ｜ HowBridge Editorial Team ｜ Sources: Statute for Prevention and Control of Infectious Animal Diseases, Regulations for the Importation of Objects Subject to Animal Quarantine, quarantine requirements for imported dog and cat food issued by APHIA, and the Customs Import Tariff issued by the Customs Administration
Which pet products can and cannot be shipped?
There is only one test: does it contain any animal-derived ingredients? Supplies without animal-derived ingredients can be shipped. Any product containing ingredients derived from cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry, or other animals—whether feed, treats, or chew toys—is subject to animal quarantine and, in practice, cannot pass the requirements for a personal shipment.
✅ Can Be Shipped (Non-food Products Without Animal-Derived Ingredients)
- Pet toys (taxed according to material; products containing batteries must be handled as special cargo)
- Leashes, harnesses, collars, and muzzles (tariff heading 4201, 7.5%)
- Pet clothing, raincoats, and shoe covers
- Food bowls, feeding mats, pet beds, sleeping mats, and travel crates
- Litter boxes, grooming tools, nail clippers, and cleaning products
- Plant-based treats without animal-derived ingredients, such as pumpkin strips and dried sweet potato
⚠️ Require Animal Quarantine／Effectively Cannot Be Shipped (Contain Animal-Derived Ingredients)
- Feed containing dried meat, canned dog and cat food, and freeze-dried staple food
- Meat-containing treats such as jerky, meat strips, and freeze-dried meat chunks
- Animal-hide chews such as rawhide chews and dental chews (tariff heading 4205, import regulation B01)
- Pet supplements containing animal-derived ingredients, such as fish oil, sheep milk powder, and eggshell membrane
- Raw meat diets (BARF) and frozen raw meat
⚠️ To determine whether a product contains animal-derived ingredients, check the ingredient list, not its appearance. Many dental chews marketed as “plant-based” still contain gelatin or dairy ingredients. If the labeling is unclear, treat the product as containing animal-derived ingredients to prevent the entire shipment from being returned or destroyed.
Why can't pet food containing animal-derived ingredients be shipped?
Because the issue is not the tax—it is quarantine. Dog and cat food containing animal-derived ingredients is subject to animal quarantine. Regulations require an official animal quarantine certificate issued by the government of the exporting country. When an individual purchases a single bag of feed from an overseas seller, the seller will not—and cannot—apply for an official quarantine certificate for one parcel. The barrier is therefore not the tariff rate; it is that the required document is simply unobtainable.
Dog and cat food containing animal-derived ingredients such as cattle, sheep, pigs, or poultry—including dry feed, canned food, treats, and supplements—as well as animal-hide chews such as rawhide chews, is subject to animal quarantine. These products may be imported only with an official animal quarantine certificate from the exporting country and after passing Taiwan's quarantine inspection. Personal shipments usually cannot obtain this certificate, effectively making shipment prohibited. Dog and cat food and other items subject to quarantine that are listed with B01 are goods involving import regulations. Under Article 12 of Taiwan's Air Express Cargo Clearance Regulations and Sea Express Cargo Clearance Regulations, express imports must clear customs on a regular import declaration; an EZ WAY simplified declaration cannot be used. If you already hold the exporting country's animal quarantine certificate and any related permits, choose “Formal declaration” when you create a consolidation order with HowBridge (under the current settings, the customs declaration fee is NT$800 per batch, with taxes charged separately) and apply for quarantine when the goods arrive at the port. HowBridge does not handle quarantine or permit applications on your behalf; if you do not have the documents, please do not send these items to the consolidation warehouse.
Products intended for pet consumption that contain no bovine-derived ingredients and have been canned and sterilized at high temperatures fall under the exemption from animal quarantine. That does not mean they can be shipped as ordinary goods: the import-regulation column of the tariff code (such as 2309.10) still lists B01, whether the exemption applies depends on the actual product, its ingredient list, and its processing description, and customs or the quarantine authority may still request supplementary documents. Before importing through consolidation, please contact customer service to confirm whether a formal declaration is required.
Why Are the Rules So Strict?
The logic is the same as the ban on shipping meat-containing food for human consumption: it prevents animal infectious diseases such as African swine fever, foot-and-mouth disease, and bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) from entering Taiwan through animal products. Penalty standards for unlawfully carrying or mailing animal products are the same as those for meat-containing food intended for human consumption. Products are not treated more leniently merely because they are “for pets.”
Under Article 43, Subparagraph 11 of Taiwan's Statute for Prevention and Control of Infectious Animal Diseases, an importer or agent who fails to apply for quarantine of an item subject to quarantine faces a fine of NT$50,000 to NT$1,000,000. Importing, without authorization, an item subject to quarantine whose import is prohibited under Article 33, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 1 is punishable under Article 41 by imprisonment of up to 7 years, with an optional additional fine of up to NT$3,000,000. Under Article 34, Paragraph 3, items subject to quarantine may not be imported by mail. Do not take the risk simply because it is “only one bag of treats.”
Is it legally permitted to ship pet products from China?
This must be assessed on two levels: first, whether goods from Mainland China are permitted for import; second, whether quarantine is required. Check the “Import Regulations” column of the tariff schedule. An item marked MW0 is prohibited from import. An item marked MP1 is conditionally permitted. If neither code is listed, the item may be imported without an import permit. Pet supplies and pet food differ greatly at this step: MW0 = import from mainland China is prohibited (exception: small quantities in Chapters 25–97 need no import permit if the whole declaration is within CIF NT$32,000 and each single product is within 24 pieces, with a 40 kg limit only for goods that cannot be counted; electric motorcycles, electric bicycles and their controllers are excluded, and Chapters 1–24 do not qualify). Supplies fall in tariff Chapters 25–97 and can use this exception; feed and treats fall in Chapters 1–24 and cannot.
| Import Regulation Code | Meaning | Practical Impact on Parcel Forwarding |
|---|---|---|
MW0 | Goods from Mainland China whose import is prohibited | It depends on the item. MW0 = import from mainland China is prohibited; exception: small quantities in Chapters 25–97 need no import permit if the whole declaration is within CIF NT$32,000 and each single product is within 24 pieces, with a 40 kg limit only for goods that cannot be counted; electric motorcycles, electric bicycles and their controllers are excluded, and Chapters 1–24 do not qualify. Pet supplies (toys, leashes, clothing, bowls and beds, in tariff Chapters 25–97) can use this exception; food items such as feed, canned food and jerky (Chapters 1–24) do not qualify for the small-quantity import permit exemption, and anything marked MW0 simply cannot be shipped. Above the thresholds, a project import application to the International Trade Administration is required, which in practice does not suit personal consolidated shipments. |
MP1 | Goods from Mainland China whose import is conditionally permitted | Can be shipped, but if the “Special Regulations” column also lists a code beginning with M or 121, an import permit issued by the International Trade Administration is required for customs clearance. |
| Neither MW0 nor MP1 listed | Goods from Mainland China are permitted for import | No import permit is required; customs declarations may be submitted directly to customs. |
B01 | Subject to animal quarantine by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency (農業部動植物防疫檢疫署) | This requirement applies independently of the above rules—even if goods from Mainland China are permitted for import, products containing animal-derived ingredients still require a quarantine certificate. |
The Import Regulations column for tariff classification 2309.10.00.00-2 “Dog or cat food put up for retail sale” lists B01 MP1. Separately, MP1 means that dog and cat food produced in Mainland China is conditionally permitted for import, rather than prohibited. However, B01 means that it is also subject to animal quarantine. Conclusion: there is no blanket legal prohibition. Personal parcel-forwarding shipments are blocked because the quarantine certificate cannot be obtained. These are two separate issues. Do not misrepresent “unable to pass quarantine” as “Mainland Chinese goods are prohibited from import.”
💡 Want to check for yourself? Enter the product name in our tariff search and check whether MW0／MP1／B01 appears in the “Import Regulations” column.
What new warnings about buying pet food from overseas online stores were issued in July–October 2026?
Over these three months, Customs and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency (APHIA) repeated the same message: most pet food is subject to quarantine, so check the quarantine rules before having it shipped to Taiwan. A Keelung Customs press release of 2026-07-28 specifically mentions buying feed or freeze-dried food from overseas e-commerce platforms and sending it back by express or by mail. In the same period, the Ministry of Agriculture twice amended the country list in “Suspension of Postal Imports of Pork Products from Countries (Areas) Where African Swine Fever Has Occurred”, and mainland China (including Hong Kong and Macao) has stayed on that list.
| Date | Authority / reference no. | What the original text says | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | Keelung Customs, Customs Administration, Ministry of Finance (press release) | Most pet food is made with livestock or poultry ingredients and is therefore mostly an item subject to quarantine. If it is found by Customs without a quarantine application under Article 34, Paragraph 1 of the Statute for Prevention and Control of Infectious Animal Diseases, then under Article 34, Paragraph 3, Article 41 and Article 43 of the same Statute the goods must be destroyed; for livestock or poultry meat from infected areas whose import is prohibited, the importer or agent faces up to 7 years’ imprisonment with an optional fine of up to NT$3,000,000; for quarantine items not in that prohibited category, the administrative fine is NT$50,000 to NT$1,000,000. | Keelung Customs |
| 2026-07-31 | Ministry of Agriculture (APHIA official notice) | Point 2 of “Suspension of Postal Imports of Pork Products from Countries (Areas) Where African Swine Fever Has Occurred” was amended to add Finland to the country list. The first entry in the Asia row of the same list is “mainland China (including Hong Kong and Macao)”. | APHIA notice |
| 2026-09-07 | 67th meeting of the Central Emergency Operation Center for African Swine Fever | During the Mid-Autumn holiday, the Customs Administration and APHIA applied 100% X-ray inspection and a higher manual opening rate to luggage of arriving passengers from high-risk areas, express shipments and international mail; the Ministry of Digital Affairs set up a joint mechanism with e-commerce platforms to take down illegal meat-product ads immediately. | APHIA news |
| 2026-09-09 | APHIA (Minister’s inspection of the Northern Taiwan Mail Processing Center) | International mail is subject to “item-by-item X-ray inspection and precise detection by quarantine dogs”. Illegal pork parcels are investigated case by case; where objective evidence such as online purchase and consolidated shipping is found, a fine of NT$200,000 is imposed “in every case”, and a recipient’s claim of not knowing does not avoid the fine. This year, 11.5% of samples seized at the border tested positive for African swine fever viral nucleic acid, and mainland China accounted for 95% of the positive samples. | APHIA news |
| 2026-09-18 | Ministry of Agriculture notice, Nong-Shou-Fang-Zi No. 1151868848 | Based on Article 28, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 2 of the Statute for Prevention and Control of Infectious Animal Diseases, South Sudan was added to the country list of the same rule, effective immediately. | APHIA notice |
Are pet foods containing pork affected by the African swine fever postal ban?
The two notices above cover postal imports of pork products; neither the notices nor the press releases name pet food. Whether pet food containing pork counts as a “pork product” under the notice is not stated in any official text we could find; APHIA’s determination prevails. What the original texts do confirm: ① mainland China (including Hong Kong and Macao) is on the list of countries where African swine fever has occurred; ② pigs are even-toed ungulates, and dog and cat food containing even-toed ungulate or poultry ingredients is already an item subject to quarantine, while Article 34, Paragraph 3 of the Statute for Prevention and Control of Infectious Animal Diseases provides that items subject to quarantine may not be imported by mail; ③ the September border measures put both express shipments and international mail under X-ray inspection.
Which law governs pet food? Does the Feed Control Act apply?
The specific rules for dog and cat pet food are in Articles 22-3 to 22-5 of the Animal Protection Act, not in the Feed Control Act — under Article 3 of the latter, “feed” means feedstuffs for livestock, poultry and aquatic animals. Quarantine at import is governed separately by the Statute for Prevention and Control of Infectious Animal Diseases.
| Law and article | What the text says | Why it matters for overseas online purchases |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Protection Act, Article 3, Subparagraphs 6 and 9 | Pet food means feedstuffs and other substances supplying balanced nutrition to pets designated by the central competent authority; pet food businesses include those engaged in “importing” pet food. | Any selling activity (buying for others, group buys, resale) may make you a “business”. |
| Animal Protection Act, Article 22-3 | Businesses that manufacture, process or import pet food shall declare the pet food they deal in to the central competent authority. | A business obligation; see “What must businesses declare when importing pet food?” below. |
| Regulations Governing Declaration by Pet Food Businesses, Article 2 (amended 2026-05-05) | The pet food to be declared is pet food for dogs and cats. | The declaration scope is limited to dog and cat food. |
| Animal Protection Act, Article 22-4 | Pet food contaminated with pathogenic microorganisms, containing harmful substances above the safe limit, past its expiry date, or not labeled, unclearly labeled or incompletely labeled as required may not be manufactured, processed, repackaged, wholesaled, sold, imported, exported, given away, or publicly displayed for sale. | The article expressly lists “import” and “give away”. |
| Animal Protection Act, Article 22-5 | Pet food must be prominently labeled in Chinese and common symbols with the product name, main ingredients, nutritional content, expiry date, etc.; imported products must also show the importer and the domestic responsible company’s name, address and telephone number, and the country of origin. | Packaging of products a business imports and sells must meet the Chinese-labeling rules. |
| Feed Control Act, Articles 3, 11 and 22-2 | Feed means feedstuffs, as announced, that supply nutrition to or promote the healthy growth of livestock, poultry and aquatic animals; importing feed of announced categories requires an import registration certificate; announced feed must pass inspection before Customs releases it. | Applies to announced feed categories — for example, some tariff lines under 2309.90 carry import regulation 404 (feed import registration certificate required), unlike retail dog and cat food under 2309.10. |
| Statute for Prevention and Control of Infectious Animal Diseases, Article 34, Paragraphs 1 and 3; Article 41; Article 43, Subparagraph 11 | The importer or agent must apply for quarantine; items subject to quarantine may not be imported by mail, and those that are shall be returned, confiscated or destroyed; penalties are as in the Keelung Customs press release above. | The online buyer receiving the parcel may be the “importer”. |
Full texts: Animal Protection Act · Regulations Governing Declaration by Pet Food Businesses · Feed Control Act · Statute for Prevention and Control of Infectious Animal Diseases · Regulations on Quarantine of Animal and Plant Quarantine Objects Carried by Passengers and Crew (checked 2026-10-23)
Is there a quarantine-free quantity for personal use?
A “quarantine-free quantity for personal use” for goods imported by express or consolidated shipping: we found none in the Laws & Regulations Database or in the notices above. The restricted types and quantities in Article 2 of the Regulations on Quarantine of Animal and Plant Quarantine Objects Carried by Passengers and Crew apply to quarantine objects “carried” by persons entering or leaving the country; Article 34, Paragraph 3 of the Statute for Prevention and Control of Infectious Animal Diseases provides that items subject to quarantine may not be imported by mail. The Keelung Customs press release of 07-28 does not mention any personal-use exemption either. Not found does not mean allowed — before shipping, check APHIA’s import quarantine section or call 0800-761590.
Buying pet food from mainland China online: MW0 and quarantine are two separate gates
- Gate 1: whether the mainland Chinese product may be imported at all. Pet food falls under tariff Chapter 23, which is within Chapters 1–24. If a tariff line here carries
MW0, the Ministry of Economic Affairs’ small-quantity exemption from import permits (CIF up to NT$32,000 per declaration, up to 24 pieces per item, or up to 40 kg if not countable) does not apply, so the item truly may not be imported. The small-quantity exemption only covers Chapters 25–97 (e.g. pet supplies, excluding listed items), and even then the goods must still be declared to Customs as required. - Retail dog and cat food 2309.10.00.00-2 currently carries
B01 MP1, not MW0:MP1means a mainland Chinese product conditionally permitted for import, which must comply with the “Summary Table of Conditionally Permitted Mainland Chinese Import Items and Import Regulations”; items marked in that table with a special code starting with M require an import permit from the International Trade Administration. - Gate 2: quarantine.
B01means the product must still follow APHIA’s “List of Animals and Plants Subject to Quarantine” and the import quarantine requirements for dog and cat food; mainland China is on the African swine fever country list. Passing gate 1 does not mean passing gate 2. - HowBridge provides China-to-Taiwan consolidated shipping through its Shenzhen and Taoyuan warehouses. We do not handle quarantine or import permits on your behalf; for pet food containing animal ingredients, please confirm the documents before ordering.
Research and official documents we could verify
- Control Yuan investigation opinion (petition over the Pedigree pet food incident; petition dates cited up to 2009): the petitioner stated that pet feed was then not a product regulated by the Feed Control Act, and the investigation opinion found that the Council of Agriculture had delayed drafting a dedicated pet feed law — background to why pet food provisions were later placed in the Animal Protection Act. Control Yuan document
- Research Office, Legislative Council Secretariat of Hong Kong, “Regulation of pet food in selected overseas places” (IN02/15-16, 2016-04-20): the EU applies strict import controls to pet food with animal-origin ingredients, including sourcing from approved establishments in the country of origin, consignment notification, veterinary certificates and checks at the point of entry; Japan requires specified products with animal-origin ingredients to be accompanied by a health certificate issued by the exporting country’s veterinary authority. LegCo PDF
What are the tariff classifications and rates for pet products?
Pet toys are not classified under Chapter 95 for children's toys. Under the international tariff schedule, heading 95.03 covers “toys” intended for human amusement, whether for children or adults. Toys for animals are excluded and are instead classified according to their material. This is one of the most commonly misclassified product categories, and the classification directly affects the tariff rate.
| Product Category | CCC Tariff Classification | Column I Tariff Rate | Import Regulations／Key Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog and cat food in retail packaging | 2309.10.00.00-2 | 2% | B01 animal quarantine ＋ MP1 |
| Pet chews made from animal hide, including rawhide chews and dental chews | 4205.00.90.10-4 | 7.5% | B01 animal quarantine |
| Leashes, harnesses, muzzles, and dog clothing made from textile materials | 4201.00.00.10-7 | 7.5% | General goods |
| Leashes and harnesses made from leather／plastic／other materials | 4201.00.00.20-5 ／ 30-3 ／ 90-0 | 7.5% | General goods |
| Pet toys made of plastic | 3926.90.90.90-8 | 5% | Classified by material, not under Chapter 95 |
| Pet toys made of rubber | 4016.99.90.00-7 | 7.5% | Classified by material |
| Pet toys and pet beds made from textiles | 6307.90.90.90-1 ／ 6304.93.00.00-9 | 10% | Classified by material |
Shipments with a customs value of ≤ NT$2,000 are exempt from customs duty and business tax, so most individual pet supplies fall within the tax-exempt range. The table above shows common classifications. The actual tariff classification is determined by customs using the 11-digit CCC code based on the product's actual material and use. The tariff rate for the same type of toy may range from 5% to 10% when made from different materials.
⚠️ NT$2,000 is a threshold, not a tax-free allowance. Once the customs value exceeds NT$2,000, the entire shipment is taxed based on its customs value, not merely the portion exceeding the threshold.
What restrictions apply to pet supplements and veterinary drugs?
For supplements, the rules depend on whether they contain animal-derived ingredients and on the quantity. Once a product claims therapeutic effects or contains medicinal ingredients, it falls under veterinary drug controls and may not be imported directly by individuals.
| Type | Rules |
|---|---|
| Pet vitamin and mineral supplements without animal-derived ingredients | This page found no legal basis for a unit limit that applies to mail or parcel-forwarding shipments; follow the competent authority's announcements. Quantity limits for travelers' carry-on items cannot be applied to parcel forwarding |
| Animal-derived supplements such as fish oil and sheep milk powder | Products containing animal-derived ingredients require animal quarantine; quantity rules follow the competent authority's announcements |
| Products claiming therapeutic effects or containing medicinal ingredients, including medicated toothpaste, medicated washes, flea drops, and deworming medication | They may be classified as veterinary drugs, require approval from the competent authority, and may not be imported directly by individuals |
| Veterinary drugs carried in the personal baggage of arriving passengers for their own pets | A separate quantity-limit schedule applies. These limits differ from the rules for mail and parcel-forwarding shipments and cannot be applied interchangeably |
For borderline products such as pet toothpaste, the test is whether therapeutic effects are claimed. Products intended solely for oral cleaning can be shipped, while products claiming to “treat periodontal disease” or provide “antibacterial therapeutic effects” may be classified as veterinary drugs. See Does Pet Toothpaste Shipped to Taiwan Require Food Certification? for details.
What must businesses declare when importing pet food?
This section applies only to businesses, not personal-use imports. Businesses that manufacture, process, or import pet food must complete an online declaration within 30 days after their first manufacture or import. Small personal-use imports are governed primarily by quarantine and quantity requirements.
Under the Animal Protection Act (動物保護法) and the regulations governing declarations by pet food businesses, businesses that manufacture, process, or import pet food must declare the product name, net weight, primary ingredients, additives, nutritional composition, applicable pet species, and other information through the Ministry of Agriculture's pet food declaration website within 30 days after their first manufacture or import. Businesses that fail to file a declaration and do not correct the violation within the specified period are subject to a fine of NT$3,000 or more, up to NT$15,000.
⚠️ Purchasing on behalf of others for resale is treated as business activity. If you buy products for others and resell them, or organize group purchases of pet feed through social media, the activity is not considered “personal use” and you must comply with the declaration obligations for pet food businesses. The distinction between personal and commercial use depends on whether sales activity occurs, not on the quantity.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shipping Pet Food and Supplies to Taiwan
B01 MP1. MP1 means goods from Mainland China are conditionally permitted for import; it is not MW0, which means import is prohibited. What actually blocks personal parcel-forwarding shipments is the inability to obtain the official certificate required under B01 animal quarantine rules. “Unable to pass quarantine” does not mean “Mainland Chinese goods are prohibited from import.”B01, meaning animal quarantine is required. They are not exempt from quarantine merely because they “look like toys.”Legal Basis and Official Sources
- Statute for Prevention and Control of Infectious Animal Diseases and Regulations for the Importation of Objects Subject to Animal Quarantine—scope and import requirements for objects subject to animal quarantine
- Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency, Ministry of Agriculture (農業部動植物防疫檢疫署), “Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Dog and Cat Food” (Point 15-1)—quarantine certificate requirements and quarantine exemptions for dog and cat food containing animal-derived ingredients
- Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency, Ministry of Agriculture, “Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Prepared Animal Feed” (Point 15-2)
- Ministry of Agriculture (農業部), “Commodities Subject to Animal Quarantine”—the official list used to determine whether an item is subject to quarantine
- Customs Administration, Ministry of Finance (財政部關務署), “Import Regulations for Commodities”—official definitions of import regulation codes, including MW0／MP1／B01
- Customs Administration, Ministry of Finance, Customs Import Tariff and Classification of Import and Export Commodities (海關進口稅則暨輸出入貨品分類表)—11-digit CCC codes and Column I／Column II tariff rates
- Ministry of Agriculture, Regulations for Registration Review of Veterinary Drugs (動物用藥品檢驗登記審查準則)—regulatory boundary for products claiming therapeutic effects or containing medicinal ingredients
- Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency African Swine Fever Information Portal—strengthened border quarantine measures and penalties for violations
- Taiwan Ministry of Finance, Air Express Cargo Clearance Regulations and Sea Express Cargo Clearance Regulations, Article 12—express cargo involving import regulations must clear customs on a regular import declaration, not a simplified declaration
- Keelung Customs, Customs Administration: “Be cautious when buying ‘pet food’ from overseas online stores to avoid breaking the law” (2026-07-28)
- Ministry of Agriculture: amendments to Point 2 of “Suspension of Postal Imports of Pork Products from Countries (Areas) Where African Swine Fever Has Occurred” (Finland added 2026-07-31; South Sudan added 2026-09-18, Nong-Shou-Fang-Zi No. 1151868848)
- Animal Protection Act, Articles 3, 22-3, 22-4 and 22-5; Regulations Governing Declaration by Pet Food Businesses, Article 2; Feed Control Act, Articles 3, 11 and 22-2