Bringing canned goods in through the airport

Anyone any idea if there are any restrictions in place regarding bringing in canned food through the airport at the moment? This would be items such as soups, corned beef, peas, and pies etc.

Previously they did have something on the website to say that it was ok but I can’t find anything at the minute, and I know they are cracking down further given current issues.

No canned pork from China.

I thought packaged goods were fine but the above articles indicate they’re not. I came in with some canned goods though none of them had meat in them (and they were packed so they were easy to find if bags were opened).

I have brought cans of soup and peas through the airport this year with no problems. I don’t know about beef products.

No meat is allowed

https://www.baphiq.gov.tw/en/view.php?catid=16172

A reference table for quarantine regulations on common animals, plants or their products carried by inbound passengers (2017.1.20).pdf

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Hi. I was wondering if there are new restrictions on bringing canned foods to Taiwan. Just for personal use since I have food allergies. Thank you.

Depends what is in the cans.

How about canned milk fish? Or bottled milk fish Spanish sardines? Just wanted to know so I can plan in advance as a contingency measure since eating out will probably be difficult due to my food allergies. Thank you

I haven’t tried fish, but kidney beans are fine.

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Milk fish is sold locally. So are sardines..

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Yes, you can buy in local markets, no need bring it with you. Sometime eat out is cheaper though.

or online, Spanish sardines

https://shopee.tw/product/316181440/6360408881?gads_t_sig=VTJGc2RHVmtYMTlxTFVSVVRrdENkV083Sk9aTHUvR0kxd1pwOWlVL0grVWxXUno0RWpDdDdldlNmdDBBSnk4Z2dDZENFT3dkSEFMTmpyTks5QnRobExBSnVNeTBqOXdlSVBnamFsS21SbWVtS0djTkM4a0JycTZWUWR6azEyZzA

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I brought in smoked salmon. Showed it at customs, they waved me through…

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