IMPORT GUIDES

Importing Food from Taiwan: Regulations, HS Codes & Labeling

A starting point for importers: which authorities set the rules, which official tools to use, and what to prepare before your first shipment. Information below is for reference only — always confirm current requirements with the official sources linked in each section.

REGULATIONS BY MARKET

Import Regulations by Market

United States — The FDA oversees food imports: foreign food facilities generally need an FDA food facility registration (under FSMA), and each food shipment generally requires Prior Notice before arrival. Verify with official sources: FDA — Importing Food Products into the United States; FDA — Prior Notice of Imported Foods. (Verified 2026-08-19)

As a Taiwan-based sourcing window, we coordinate with your customs brokers and freight forwarders; regulatory confirmation for each product and shipment rests with the importing party and official authorities.

Canada — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) sets food-specific import requirements (including SFCR general requirements); the CBSA administers the Customs Tariff. Verify with official sources: CFIA — Food-specific import requirements; CFIA — AIRS lookup; CBSA — Customs Tariff 2026. (Verified 2026-08-19)

Australia — The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) manages imported food safety and biosecurity conditions; the ABF administers tariff classification. Verify with official sources: DAFF — Importing food into Australia; DAFF — BICON conditions database; ABF — Working Tariff (Schedule 3). (Verified 2026-08-19)

Singapore — The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) approves commercial food imports through licences and permits and requires importers to register; Singapore Customs handles HS/CA product classification. Verify with official sources: SFA — Import Requirements for Food & Food Products; SFA — Product Code Search; Singapore Customs — Find my Harmonised System Code. (Verified 2026-08-19)

HS & TARIFF

HS Classification & Tariff Lookup

HS codes determine duty rates and import controls; they are set per import country.
We do not quote tariff rates here — they change and vary by market. Use the official tools above (US HTS, CBSA Customs Tariff, ABF Working Tariff, Singapore Customs HS checker) to confirm the current classification and rates for your items.
Not sure where to start? Share your items and destination, and we will point you to the right official tool and discuss the Taiwan-side sourcing and export documents with you.

LABELING

English Labeling — Common Fields & Directions

Export food labels commonly cover: product name, net weight, ingredient list, manufacturer/importer details, country of origin, date marking and storage directions.
Exact requirements differ by market and product; the authorities listed above publish the current rules. We do not certify label compliance — confirm with the official sources and your import-side advisors.
We can discuss Taiwan-side export documents (invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin as applicable) when you inquire.

HOW TO START

How to Start

01 Browse the sections above and the official tools.
02 Then share your items, quantities and destination via the Taiwan sourcing page — we will discuss sourcing, consolidation and the documents involved, and coordinate handover with your customs brokers and freight forwarders.

KNOWLEDGE FAQ

Knowledge FAQ

01 What documents does importing food usually involve?

It varies by market and product — commonly commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin and market-specific registrations or notices. The regulators and tools listed above are the authoritative source for each market.

02 Do I need to know the HS code before inquiring?

No — share the items and destination. We help point to the right official tool for classification; the final classification and duty outcome rest with the importing country's authorities and your customs broker.

Disclaimer & Sources

Information is for reference only and does not constitute legal, customs or tariff advice; current requirements are set by each market's official authorities (linked above, verified 2026-08-19).

JPYCO is a Taiwan-based sourcing and purchasing window — not a customs broker or freight forwarder.