What exporters to Taiwan need to know about BSMI / NCC: who needs it, products covered, the step-by-step process, documents and timelines.
| Authority | Bureau of Standards, Metrology & Inspection (BSMI) / National Communications Commission (NCC) |
|---|---|
| Countries | Taiwan |
| Mark | Commodity Inspection Mark (R-number) |
| Requirement | Mandatory |
| Typical timeline | Varies – ask us |
| Validity | Varies – ask us |
| Local representative | Yes – Taiwanese applicant for most schemes |
Taiwan's Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) regulates commodities such as power adapters, IT equipment, household appliances, LED lamps, lithium batteries and toys through type approval, registration of product certification or batch inspection, with the Commodity Inspection Mark. Radio and telecom equipment additionally needs approval from the National Communications Commission (NCC).
Examples only – coverage is set by the regulator’s current product list and HS codes. We confirm it for your product free of charge.
Yes – Regulated commodities need BSMI inspection (type approval, registration of product certification or batch inspection) and the Commodity Inspection Mark; radio and telecom equipment additionally needs NCC approval.
Typical products include Power adapters, IT equipment, Household appliances, LED lamps, Lithium-ion batteries, Toys, Smartphones and Wi-Fi routers. The official list changes over time, so we confirm coverage for your exact product and HS code in a free applicability check.
Yes – Taiwanese applicant for most schemes. PCN coordinates with your importer or arranges a representative where needed.
Typical timeline: Varies – ask us. Validity: Varies – ask us. Share your product details and we will give you a realistic plan and cost.
Usually yes – NCC covers the radio function and BSMI covers electrical safety and EMC where the product is a regulated commodity.
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