Taiwan: 2022 Taiwan Border Enhanced Inspection List for Specific Items

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Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) announced its 2022 enhanced border inspection list for agricultural products. Of the total 23 products listed from specific countries, 3 U.S. products are on the list. “Fresh apple” (HS code: 0808.10.00.00.2), “fresh avocado” (HS code: 0804.40.00.00.0-A) and “other paper plate” (H.S. code: 4823.69.00.00.5-E) from the United States will have enhanced border inspection rates from 20 to 50 percent. This announcement will be effective from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022.

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