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Vehicle Parts Importers Called on to Mark Origin Correctly

Keelung Customs (KLC) has recently found some importation of vehicle parts that were hindered during the customs clearance because the words or patterns on the outer packaging or on the commodities were likely to mislead the public as to the actual country of origin (COO). KLC stated that importers shall clarify the origin marking prior to the importation to protect their rights and ensure smooth customs clearance; otherwise the commodities would be returned and the importers would be fined due to being unfamiliar with the laws.

KLC explained that according to Article 11 of Regulations Governing Import of Commodities, vehicle parts are not one of the items that are designated by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) to be imported on which the COO shall be marked; in other words, importers could legally choose “not to mark the COO”. However, once the importers choose to mark the COO on the commodities or on the outer packaging, they shall obey Subparagraph 2, Article 17 of Foreign Trade Act (the Act) that “untruthful marking” and “likely to mislead the public as to the actual COO” are prohibited. If Customs finds these two deeds, the importers must apply to the Customs and “improve the origin marking”, and then the commodities will be released. If the marking cannot be improved, the commodities will be returned directly. Meanwhile, according to Article 28 of the Act, the illegal cases will be transferred to the International Trade Administration, MOEA for subsequent penalties.

KLC further provided cases that have been found recently which the origin markings were “likely to mislead the public as to the actual COO”:
1. Wrong COO appeared:
Shock absorbers for vehicles manufactured in Mainland China were imported, but on the outer packaging were marked Germany and the name of the German company, misleading the public as to the actual COO.
2. Information of the domestic company was marked without further notes:
Brake linings and windshield wipers manufactured in Mainland China were imported, but on the commodities or on the outer packaging were only marked “the English name” or “the trademark” of the domestic company, which was likely to mislead the public as to the COO. Provided that there is no untruthful origin marking, if the marking of the information of the domestic company is necessary, words like “importer”, “agent”, or “distributor” shall be explicitly marked as well; the absence of these words makes it necessary to explicitly mark the correct COO on the same side of the outer packaging and near the information or trademark of the domestic company to prevent confusion of the COO.

KLC emphasized that prevention is better than cure. Importers must make sure the origin marking obeys the law to avoid subsequent troublesome improvement and penalties; also, the customs clearance will be faster. For more information, please contact Wudu Branch, KLC at (02)86486220 ext.2711.

Last updated：2026-07-28 Click times：59
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