Customs clearance refers to the process of declaring goods to customs authorities during import or export and completing the necessary formalities. This includes preparing the required documents, paying duties and fees, and ensuring that the goods pass through customs legally. It is an essential step in international trade.

Professional customs clearance services ensure that your goods pass through customs quickly and safely, minimizing delays and risks. An experienced team is familiar with the processes, accurately prepares documents, and helps avoid mistakes and penalties, making the logistics process more efficient while saving time and costs.

According to your declaration, it will be completed within approximately 2-7 days. If C1 taxes are paid, the goods will be released. After the customs receive the declaration, the computer system will filter based on conditions such as the importer (cargo owner) level, the origin of the goods, the nature of the goods, and the customs broker. The declaration will be approved in one of the following three ways: C1 Exempt from Inspection and Examination: Goods can be released immediately upon tax payment. C2 Document Review for Customs Clearance: Submit the written declaration and other relevant original documents to customs. After the review and confirmation, the goods will be released after tax payment. C3 Goods Inspection for Customs Clearance: Goods will undergo inspection > document review > tax payment > release. For inspected goods, the customs broker will send personnel to the container yard to open and inspect the goods together with customs personnel.

For import/export customs clearance, you will usually need a commercial invoice and an air waybill. Depending on the shipment’s origin, destination, and type of goods, additional documents like a certificate of origin or export/import licenses may be required. Visit our Customs Clearance Center for detailed information on the necessary documents for your shipment.

In Taiwan, import taxes include customs duties, VAT, and excise taxes. If the taxable value of an imported parcel exceeds NT$2,000, customs will levy import duties and VAT. The calculation method is as follows: import duty equals taxable value multiplied by the duty rate; VAT is calculated as (taxable value + import duty) multiplied by 5%. The total customs duty is the sum of import duty and VAT