Fumigation Requirements
ISPM 15 & Fumigation Requirements for Taiwan
Wood packaging rules for Taiwan: ISPM 15 is required, accepted treatments, exemptions, and penalties for non-compliance.
- Country
- Taiwan
- Region
- Asia
- ISPM 15 required
- Yes
- Marking required
- Yes
- Effective date
- 2005-01-01
Taiwan requires ISPM 15 treatment of wood packaging material, such as pallets and crates. Accepted treatment methods: Heat Treatment (HT), Methyl Bromide (MB).
Penalties for non-compliance: Treatment at port required. Fines and potential import refusal.
Exemptions
- Processed wood materials
- Wood under 6mm thickness
Additional requirements
- BAPHIQ (Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine) oversight
- Council of Agriculture regulations
Common issues
- Strict enforcement
- Documentation accuracy required
Tips
- Kaohsiung and Keelung are major ports
- Efficient port operations
- Chinese or English documentation
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Frequently asked questions
Which Taiwan ports handle most imports?
Kaohsiung is the largest container port, followed by Keelung and Taichung.
How strict is Taiwan's ISPM 15 enforcement?
Taiwan maintains strict enforcement through BAPHIQ with regular inspections at all major ports.