Taichung Customs stated that in response to the European Union's extension of trade defense measures (tariff quotas) on steel products exported to the EU, the Ministry of Economic Affairs（MOEA） announced that, starting from October 1, 2024, management measures will be implemented for 86 steel products manufactured in our country when exported to the EU. These products are subject to the export regulation code 132 and must obtain a certificate of origin proving Taiwan as the country of origin before customs clearance.

The certificate of origin is issued by the Taiwan Steel and Iron Industries Association (TSIIA), which is authorized by the International Trade Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs(TITA). Taichung Customs urges exporters to acquire a certificate of origin before proceeding with customs clearance for export to the EU to protect their rights and interests. More information about these measures can be found on the TITA website（URL: https://www.trade.gov.tw, MOEA Announcement Document No. 11350201520, dated September 26, 2024).

Taichung Customs further reminds that according to the Regulations Governing Issuance of Certificates of Origin and Certificates of Processing , if foreign steel products imported as raw materials to process domestically and the processing does not meet the conditions of the substantial transformation, they are not considered manufactured in Taiwan. If such products still need to be exported to the EU, exporters must apply for a processing certificate from TSIIA before clearance, and declare the goods to Customs as foreign goods. For further inquiries, please contact the Export Section,Clearance Division Ⅱ, Tel: 04-26565101, extension 110.