With the Mid-Autumn Festival approaching, Taipei Customs steps up border inspections to prevent the introduction of African swine fever (ASF) into Taiwan. The public is reminded not to bring meat-containing mooncakes or other regulated agricultural products into Taiwan in violation of quarantine regulations.

Meat-containing mooncakes are subject to animal quarantine requirements. Passengers found to have illegally brought such products are referred to the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency (APHIA), Ministry of Agriculture, facing fines between NT$10,000 and NT$1 million.

Taipei Customs also reminds air express delivery operators that, pursuant to the Regulations Governing Customs Clearance of Air Express Consignments, fresh agricultural, fishery, and livestock products and their processed products, may not be cleared through customs at express cargo clearance zones or air cargo transit centers. Violations are subject to fines ranging from NT$6,000 to NT$30,000. Moreover, operators also have their express cargo customs clearance business suspended or their registration revoked.

Preventing the spread of African swine fever is a shared responsibility. Taipei Customs calls on the public and businesses to comply with relevant quarantine and customs regulations, preventing ASF from entering Taiwan.

Attachment: Taipei Customs Director Huang leads team in African Swine Fever enforcement.