(1) Since the outbreak of African Swine Fever in China in August 2018, the global epidemic has not eased. In 2020, new outbreaks occurred in countries such as Greece, Papua New Guinea, India, and Germany.
(2) Although the number of inbound travelers in 2020 was greatly reduced due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the number of cases of illegal animal quarantine items found in postal parcels and express shipments did not significantly decrease. In addition to the enhanced control measures planned for the Lunar New Year, border control units will continue to strengthen the inspection of postal parcels and express shipments to prevent illegal animal quarantine items from entering the country.
(3) Citizens are reminded not to purchase meat products from epidemic areas or unknown overseas sources online. If you receive a package containing pork products from unknown sources, you can contact the Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine (hereinafter referred to as the BAPHIQ) for collection, or send it to any of the BAPHIQ's branches or local animal quarantine authorities for destruction.
3. According to Article 45-1 of the "Animal Disease Control Act" and the penalty standards announced by the BAPHIQ on December 18, 2018 (as attached), travelers who illegally carry animal products into the country will be fined from NT$10,000 to NT$1 million. Travelers who illegally carry pork products from countries with African Swine Fever outbreaks within 3 years will be fined NT$200,000 for the first offense and NT$1 million for the second offense. Foreign nationals without a residence permit who are fined NT$200,000 for the first offense and fail to pay immediately will be refused entry.
"African Swine Fever Education Zone" (https://cpd.moe.gov.tw/index.php)