80% cross-border sellers do origin labeling, the first step is wrong! Made in Taiwan vs. the washout, an article to understand the life and death of Trump's tariffs under the key to life and death

80% cross-border sellers do origin labeling, the first step is wrong! Do you think you can become "Made in Taiwan" by simply changing the packaging and labeling? Thinking this way could expose you to a large fine or even criminal liability!

After Trump took office recently, he has launched a series of policies on tariffs, making cross-border e-commerce sellers and traditional foreign trade enterprises fearful. The original 10% "reciprocal tariff" was later turned into 32%, and then it was said to be suspended for 90 days... This kind of policy wavering has caused many Amazon sellers to start looking for countermeasures.

In order to reduce the risk and save the cost of customs duty, for example, some cross-border newbie sellers start to think of "re-exporting" or "laundering" to avoid the high customs duty. This will not only fail to solve the problem, but may also step on the legal red line!

The so-called "origin laundering" means that goods from China or other high-tariff countries are imported into Taiwan and then simply processed, such as changing the packaging, labeling, or simple assembly, and then exported with the "Made in Taiwan" label. This not only violates trade principles and leads to false export declarations, but also affects future import credits. More importantly, once detected, the goods will not only be returned or confiscated, but may also be fined and, in serious cases, be subject to criminal liability!

The biggest problem is that many e-commerce entrepreneurs do not understand what constitutes "legitimate" Made in Taiwan. There are two main ways to process imported goods into Made in Taiwan:

1. Change in HS Code: The first 6 codes of the HS Code for processed products are different from those of raw materials.
   Example: China imports "plastic pellets" (HS 3907.60) → Taiwan processes into "cell phone cases" (HS 3926.90).
2. Value added of 35% or more: If the tax code number remains unchanged, but the value added of processing exceeds 35%.
   Calculation: (FOB export price - CIF import cost of raw materials) ÷ FOB export price

In addition, if the product processing meets the "Specific Important Manufacturing Processes" announced by the Bureau of International Trade, Ministry of Economic Affairs, it can also be considered as the completion of substantial transformation.

Instead of simple labeling, packaging changes, marking, grading, simple assembly, etc., these are just "simple treatments" and cannot be recognized as made in Taiwan!

If you are not sure whether your processing process meets the requirements, the safest way is to apply for a "Pre-approval of Place of Origin" from the Bureau of Trade and Industry (BTI). The competent authority will determine in advance whether the place of origin of your goods is in compliance with the regulations, and after the pre-approval, you will be able to ship your goods without fear of being subjected to tax inspections or refunds.

What will really help you in the cross-border e-commerce field in the long run is always a legal and compliant way of operation. Don't joke about origin labeling, it's the legal approach that will help you in the long run!

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