According to Kaohsiung Customs, Customs Administration, Ministry of Finance, between January and April 2025, a total of 16 cases were detected involving Mini Three Links inbound travelers who concealed and failed to declare excessive quantities of cigarettes. Customs seized a total of 50.6 cartons (equivalent to 10,120 cigarettes), and the total amount of fines imposed reached NT$49,000.
In addition, Kaohsiung Customs processed 1,492 cases where travelers declared excessive amounts of dried shiitake mushrooms from mainland China, which were subsequently destroyed by customs. The total weight of these confiscated mushrooms amounted to 3,768.7 kilograms.
Kaohsiung Customs further explained that the duty-free allowance for personal items carried by Mini Three Links travelers is as follows:
- Tobacco: limited to 200 cigarettes, 25 cigars, or 1 pound of tobacco.
- Alcohol: limited to 1.5 liters (number of bottles not restricted).
- Alcohol products from mainland China (not open for importation) remain limited to 1 liter.
- Mainland agricultural products: limited to 1.2 kilograms per item, with a total maximum of 6 kilograms.
- Controlled products such as dried shiitake mushrooms are limited to 1 kilogram per person.
Those who bring in excessive quantities and fail to declare them will be subject to penalties under Article 39 of the Customs Anti-Smuggling Act, including confiscation of the goods and a fine of up to three times the value of the confiscated goods.
Customs Declaration for Incoming Travelers, Tobacco Products, Alcoholic Beverages, Mainland Agricultural Products, Duty-Free Allowance for Personal Use
Kaohsiung Customs reminds Mini Three Links travelers that if their luggage exceeds duty-free allowances, controlled items, or other declarable thresholds, they must voluntarily declare such items at the red channel upon entry. Tobacco, alcohol, and limited quantities of mainland agricultural products are strictly for personal use and must not be resold for commercial purposes after entry, to avoid violating the law.
Source: Customs Administration, Ministry of Finance
