Introduction of Songshan Branch

Songshan Branch is responsible for customs clearance of international postal parcels, bonded exhibitions, and passengers’ luggage and cargo at Taipei Songshan International Airport (TSA), as well as handling duty refunds and offsetting for outbound goods.

Under its administration, Songshan Branch consists of four sections with nine subsections in total: Postal Affairs Section, Baggage Inspection Section, Clearance Section, and Duty Drawback Section. Their main responsibilities are as follows:

1. Postal Affairs Section (located in Taipei Mail Processing Center)

1.1. Examination and Valuation Subsection I:
Responsible for inspection, tariff classification, and valuation of international ordinary parcels and bonded exhibitions.

1.2. Examination and Valuation Subsection II:
Responsible for inspection, tariff classification, and valuation of international express mail service (EMS parcels).

1.3. Postal and General Affairs Subsection:
Handles registration, document review, deposit and release of goods, consultation services, documentation processing, accounting, and customs declaration procedures.

2. Baggage Inspection Section - Subsections I to IV (at Taipei Songshan International Airport)

2.1. Conducts customs inspection of luggage for inbound and outbound passengers and crew.

2.2. Supervises deposited luggage for arriving passengers.

2.3. Handles reports of smuggling and emergency cases outside of regular working hours.

2.4. Provides services for passengers including:
a) VAT refunds for eligible foreign passengers,
b) Clearance and registration of gold, currencies, and securities,
c) Clearance of ATA Carnet goods,
d) Clearance and registration of bonded factory export samples,
e) Clearance of CITES-regulated products,
f) Related information services.

2.5. Implements anti-smuggling measures through targeted inspections of high-risk passengers carrying high-value or controlled goods, IPR-infringing items, and endangered animal or plant species or their derivatives.

3. Clearance Section (at Taipei Songshan International Airport)

3.1. Examination and Valuation Subsection:
Conducts clearance inspections for import/export general cargo, express consignments, and airside cargo releases.

3.2. Patrol and Seizure Subsection:
Performs airfield patrols and oversees import/export warehouse operation.

4. Duty Drawback Section (at Customs Administration)

Responsible for reviewing and approving applications for customs duty refunds and offsetting, particularly for duties paid on raw materials used in the manufacture of exported goods.