# Taiwan: import VAT and de minimis

> Taiwan charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 5%. Since 1 January 2024, consignments with a customs value of up to TWD 2,000 pay no customs duty. Taiwan uses the New Taiwan dollar (TWD).

Source: https://staging.border.bot/countries/taiwan
Last updated: 13 October 2026

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## Key facts

- Currency: New Taiwan Dollar (TWD)
- Import VAT/GST: VAT 5%
- De minimis: No duty up to TWD 2,000; tax always charged
- Customs tariff: Own national tariff

## Currency and customs tariff

Taiwan uses the New Taiwan dollar (TWD).

## Import VAT and other taxes in Taiwan

Taiwan charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 5%.

## De minimis in Taiwan

Since 1 January 2024, consignments with a customs value of up to TWD 2,000 pay no customs duty. Import tax is charged whatever the value.

## What changed recently

The newest release on this page, the de minimis thresholds for Taiwan, went live on border.bot on 13 October 2026.

## Frequently asked questions

### What currency does Taiwan use for customs?

Taiwan uses the New Taiwan dollar (TWD). Its de minimis thresholds are stated in TWD.

### What is the VAT rate on imports into Taiwan?

Taiwan charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 5%.

### What is the de minimis threshold in Taiwan?

Since 1 January 2024, consignments with a customs value of up to TWD 2,000 pay no customs duty. Import tax is charged whatever the value.

## Sources and updates

The import taxes for Taiwan come from border.bot release 1 (edition reference snapshot), imported from a file, and have been live since 13 October 2026.

The de minimis thresholds for Taiwan come from border.bot release 1 (edition reference snapshot), imported from a file, and have been live since 13 October 2026.

This page was last updated on 13 October 2026.

Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.

Machine-readable: https://staging.border.bot/countries/taiwan.json