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In 2018, Taiwan was the eighth largest export market for U.S. food and agricultural products, valued at just over $4 billion.

Taiwan has competed 100 percent of its 2019 U.S. Rice country specific quota (CSQ) of 64,634 metric tons (MT).

Taiwan’s total apple imports are forecast to increase to 145,000 metric tons (MT) in marketing year (MY) 2019/20, as imports return to normal levels following the substitution effect in MY 2018/19....

On September 30, 2019, a number of Taiwan media outlets began reporting on differences in labeling between domestic and imported poultry meat and products...

Taiwan rejected or destroyed 23 shipments of U.S. agricultural products in the first six months of 2019 according to the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA).

In 2018, Taiwan was the third largest export market for U.S. peaches and nectarines and the fourth largest export market for U.S. cherries.

Taiwan’s retail food sector is modern and competitive, with Costco, 7-Eleven, PX Mart, and Carrefour competing for retail food sales.

On July 2, 2019, Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan (LY) passed an amendment lowering most favored nation (MFN) tariffs on a grouping of agricultural products mostly from Japan.

Starting August 1, 2019, the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) will require health certificates for eggs and egg products, and gelatin and its derivatives intended for food use.

On March 13, 2019, Taiwan completed Simultaneous-Buy and Sell (SBS) tenders for 18,500 tons of U.S.-origin rice at $108 per ton.

This report provides a brief overview on how to apply for an import tolerance (IT) in Taiwan.

Taiwan is an important trading partner and offers many opportunities for sales of U.S. food and agricultural products.