Keelung Customs (KLC) stated that for exhibition articles’ smooth Customs clearance, importers should fully understand relative import regulations so that the exhibition will not be infringed. Recently, there have been electric auxiliary cycles imported for exhibition; with incorrect declaration of CCC code and the neglect of the fact that the imports are controlled goods from Mainland China, Customs clearance was delayed.

KLC explained that according to Article 52 of Customs Act and Operational Directions Governing the Clearance Procedures of Imported Exhibition Articles, the imported exhibition articles can undergo fast Customs clearance after the importer deposits a guarantee equivalent to the applicable duties or after a financial institution issues a guarantee and the goods are examined and released. However, there are two premises to be met. First, importers must fill out the Application for Import Exhibition Goods and present documents such as an exhibition participation certificate for the Customs at the port of entry to grant the approval. Second, the importation should still comply with relative import regulations.

KLC further explained that the correct CCC code of the aforementioned electric auxiliary cycles is 8711.60.20.00-7, “cycles with electric motor for propulsion,” with the import regulation code MW0, meaning importation of Mainland China products is prohibited. The importer mistakenly declared the goods as general cycles. The incorrect tariff number and the violation of the import regulation code MW0 delayed the exhibition set-up. It was only after the importer applied to the competent authority for a special approval that the goods were released.

KLC called for importers to make more preparations prior to exhibition articles’ importation by adopting the advance tariff classification ruling application to ensure the exhibition goes as planned. The application helps ensure the correct tariff number and whether the goods are controlled goods, and tells the importer if an import permit is needed. For more information, please contact Wudu Branch, KLC at (02)8648-6220 ext.2711.