- Taichung Customs found discrepancies in country of origin declarations for imported goods
- Combat boots reported as from Vietnam but marked as “MADE IN TAIWAN”
- Mislabeling contravenes regulations set by TITA
- Certain products like footwear, ceramic tiles, masks, and textiles must be accurately labeled with country of origin
- Misleading practices include using incorrect country names, addresses, or trademarks
- Importers must accurately mark country of origin to avoid penalties under Trade Law
- Intentional mislabeling could lead to imprisonment
- Importers urged to comply with regulations to avoid legal repercussions
- For more information, visit TITA website at https://www.trade.gov.tw
Source: mof.gov.tw
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
