The Customs Administration stated that, in order to prevent fraudulent customs declarations made under another person’s name, Customs has, since December 2021, progressively expanded the implementation of the Advance Authorization for Simplified Declarations of Personal Imported Express Consignments （hereinafter referred to as “Advance Authorization”） in phases. The measure has now been in place for over four years. During this period, Customs has conducted multiple rounds of public outreach, and most industry operators and members of the public have become familiar with the relevant procedures. As of November 30, 2025, more than 3 million individuals have enrolled in the Advance Authorization system, and over 80％ of declarations have adopted this mechanism. The conditions for full implementation have thus matured. Accordingly, the relevant provisions have been incorporated into law, with full implementation scheduled to commence on March 1, 2026.

The Customs Administration further explained that “Advance Authorization” refers to a process whereby, after a consumer purchases goods from overseas via online shopping, the customs broker first pushes shipment information to the consumer through the “EZ WAY” mobile application. Upon the consumer’s confirmation that the information matches the actual purchase and completion of the online authorization, the customs broker proceeds with the subsequent customs declaration procedures. This mechanism is designed to prevent brokers from filing declarations without the consumer’s consent, thereby eliminating fraudulent declarations made under another person’s name and safeguarding consumer rights. At present, most operators complete the push notification and confirmation process overseas before dispatching goods to Taiwan, and customs clearance operations have been running smoothly in practice. Therefore, reports claiming that notifications are only sent upon the arrival of goods are inconsistent with actual operations. Furthermore, based on assessments following full implementation, even if a small number of operators fail to complete the overseas confirmation process before shipment—resulting in temporary clearance delays—current warehouse capacity remains sufficient to handle such situations, and there is no basis for claims that air cargo clearance operations would be paralyzed.

The Customs Administration reiterated that the “EZ WAY” mobile application is a value-added service system independently developed and maintained by Trade－Van Information Services Co., Ltd. （hereinafter referred to as “Trade－Van”）, in response to the deregulation of customs regulations in 2018, which allowed paper-based authorization for simplified import declarations of express consignments to be processed online. The system provides customs brokers and importers with online authorization services. The fee structure for this service is determined through commercial arrangements negotiated between Trade－Van and industry operators, and the fees are charged to customs brokers rather than to the general public. Therefore, claims that the costs are borne by all citizens are unfounded.

Finally, the Customs Administration noted that Advance Authorization not only prevents fraudulent declarations made under another person’s name but also helps customs brokers avoid substantial penalties arising from failure to obtain proper authorization. Various stakeholders have recommended that Customs actively expedite the implementation of this policy. Nevertheless, in consideration of differing views among some operators regarding the implementation of Advance Authorization and the fee structure charged by Trade-Van, and to facilitate the smooth rollout of the policy, the Administration has scheduled a regulatory amendment briefing on February 5, 2026. Relevant industry associations and Trade-Van will be invited to participate, and comprehensive explanations and thorough discussions will be conducted regarding the key aspects of the amendment, supporting measures, and fee-related issues, with a view to achieving full implementation of Advance Authorization at the earliest opportunity and ensuring the protection of public rights and interests.

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