To prevent the spread of African Swine Fever （ASF）, Customs Administration of the Ministry of Finance urges the public not to purchase or import pork and pork products, classified as quarantine－regulated items, through cross-border e－commerce platforms. The public is also reminded to be aware of customs declaration requirements to avoid violations and possible penalties.
Customs Administration states that all goods imported via marine or air express consignments or postal parcels－regardless of whether they were ordered through e－commerce platforms－are subject to comprehensive X－ray screening. Customs will further reinforce inspections on goods and parcels arriving from high－risk areas, including Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Vietnam, and Thailand, by increasing physical examination rates and applying stricter scrutiny. In addition, quarantine detector dog teams from the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency （APHIA）, Ministry of Agriculture, will be deployed to assist in detection. When illicit importation of pork or pork products is identified, Customs will refer the case to APHIA in accordance with the Act on the Prevention and Control of Infectious Animal Diseases, and offenders may face substantial fines or criminal investigation depending on the severity of the violation. The public is strongly advised not to take any risks, as penalties are severe.
Customs Administration further explains that quarantine-regulated goods－including plant and animal products, meat products, and other regulated categories－are subject to import regulations. To avoid inadvertently importing prohibited or restricted goods, the public is encouraged to consult the Cargo Classification and Tariff Search System（https://hscode.customs.gov.tw/）or visit the CPT Single Window （Customs Clearance Services → Certificate-Free Inquiry Services → Other Related Searches →（GC473）Import/Export Regulations Search） before making online purchases. If the goods are subject to import regulations, importers must obtain the necessary permits from the competent authorities in advance to ensure smooth customs clearance.
Finally, Customs Administration urges the public not only to avoid purchasing pork and pork products online but also to remind friends and relatives in Vietnam, Mainland China, Hong Kong, and other locations to comply with relevant regulations. Should any quarantine－regulated items be received inadvertently, they should be immediately turned over to APHIA for destruction. Customs will continue strengthening inspections and public outreach to jointly prevent ASF, combat smuggling, and safeguard Taiwan’s livestock industry.

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