To protect public health and prevent the influx of illegal tobacco products into the market, Taichung Customs urges travelers not to bring e-cigarettes or heated tobacco products into Taiwan to avoid violating the law and incurring penalties.

Taichung Customs reminds the public that as the summer travel season approaches, those traveling abroad should not bring e-cigarettes or heated tobacco products (including components) upon their return. If found in violation, travelers may be fined between NT$50,000 and NT$5 million according to Paragraph 1 of Article 15 and Paragraph 2 of Article 26 of the Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act. For more details, please visit the "Tobacco Hazards Prevention" section of the Health Promotion Administration's website: https://www.hpa.gov.tw/pages/list.aspx?nodeid=41

Taichung Customs emphasizes that Customs will continue to strictly enforce regulations against the import of illegal tobacco products. It will also conduct ongoing public awareness campaigns using official websites, social media platforms, and signage in arrival halls to remind travelers of the rules. If travelers have any questions, they are encouraged to consult Customs officers at the red channel (for declarations/inquiries) during entry clearance. Taichung Customs once again reminds all travelers not to take chances, to avoid penalties and unnecessary losses.

Contact Information:
Section Chief: Huang Chun Mei
Inspection Section, Inspection Division, Taichung Customs.
TEL: +886-4-26155172