From Shipment to Clearance: Navigating Canada and Taiwan
Understand the rules. Reduce delays. Trade with confidence.
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan (CanCham Taiwan), in collaboration with the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) in Taipei and the Canadian Trade Office in Taipei (CTOT), invites you to a practical, business-focused seminar designed to help companies navigate Taiwan’s customs regulations and import requirements.
Whether you are a Canadian business looking to enter the Taiwan market, a Taiwanese importer working with Canadian suppliers, or a company involved in international trade and logistics, this seminar will provide practical insights into the customs process, regulatory compliance, and the steps businesses can take to make cross-border shipments smoother and more predictable.
What You’ll Learn
The seminar will cover key topics including:
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Tariff Classification & HS Codes: Understand product classification and how it affects duties and import requirements.
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Import Licensing & Regulatory Requirements: Learn how to identify applicable permits, approvals, and restrictions before shipping.
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Documentation & Customs Declarations: Understand the documents needed to support import declarations and customs clearance.
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Inspections & Clearance: Explore the customs inspection process and common causes of shipment delays.
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Food, Agriculture & SPS Requirements: Understand additional considerations for food, seafood, agricultural products, and other regulated goods.
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Alcoholic Beverage Imports: Explore key customs and regulatory considerations for importing alcoholic beverages.
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Dispute Handling & Compliance: Learn how businesses can respond to customs issues and navigate potential disputes.
Practical Guidance for Businesses
Hear from customs and trade experts from Canada and Taiwan, gain insights into real-world import challenges, and participate in an interactive Q&A session. A potential segment on Canadian customs requirements, featuring the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), will also explore the other side of the Canada–Taiwan trade journey.
All participants will receive an English–Traditional Chinese Taiwan Customs & Import Checklist to support future shipments and help businesses identify important requirements before goods leave the country of origin.
Who Should Attend?
This seminar is ideal for:
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Canadian companies operating in or exporting to Taiwan
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Taiwanese importers, distributors, and businesses sourcing Canadian products
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Import/export managers and international trade professionals
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Companies in agriculture and processed foods, fish and seafood, alcoholic beverages, and consumer products
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Logistics providers, customs brokers, and regulatory professionals
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Time: 13:00–16:30 (registration opens at 12:30)
Venue: Courtyard by Marriott Taipei Downtown
No. 6, Section 3, Minsheng East Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City
Format: In-person seminar with interactive Q&A and networking
Language: English and Mandarin, with interpretation
Registration: Event is FREE. Advance reservation required. Be sure to RSVP by Monday, November 16.
🎁 Participants will receive an English–Traditional Chinese Taiwan Customs & Import Checklist and Resources List.
Space is limited. Join us to build your understanding of Canada–Taiwan trade procedures, connect with relevant business professionals, and gain practical resources to help your company navigate customs with greater confidence.
Organized by: Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan (CanCham Taiwan)
In collaboration with: Trade Commissioner Service, Canadian Trade Office in Taipei
