Import E-Juices to Taiwan

[AKN]

Hello!

This is my first post, so please forgive me if I have posted in the wrong part of the forum.

I just purchased some e-juices online from the US and asked them to deliver them to my address here in Taiwan. I have purchased e-juices online but only from local sellers, so I assumed there wouldn't be any issue buying from abroad.

I should have done some research on the rules of e-cigarettes in Taiwan beforehand because apparently, if I'm not mistaken, importing e-juices into Taiwan is an offense punishable by prison time and/or a ~NTD$1M fine. I would love to stay out of prison and I honestly don't have that kind of money.

Has anybody ever been in this type of predicament before? If so, what should I do?

 

[NoFumus]

If you're worried about it, is it too late to cancel your order?

 

[AKN]

Yeah it is, the package already arrived in Taiwan yesterday morning , and it has been in the screening process by Customs since yesterday afternoon.

 

[NoFumus]

Ouch. I don't have any suggestions, and I don't see a subforum for Taiwan here. I hope that someone comes along with some suggestions to help you.

Good luck.

 

[AKN]

Thanks.

I saw in another forum that someone had the same exact problem I am having now but his occurred in 2013. He stopped posting shortly after describing his situation. I hope that doesn't mean he's in jail

 

[NoFumus]

I should have suggested that, too. Once you get your five posts in, at (I think) 25 minutes after the hour, you'll be a full member and can post to other forums. While I don't see one for Taiwan, there are forums for other countries that have some similar issues, and you may find more information on your best course of action.

Just be sure you read the forum's stickies. For obvious reasons, there are rules you'll need to abide by when posting to keep everyone safe. Maybe go say high to a couple other new folks in this forum, and then you'll have your five posts.

 

[AKN]

Thanks, I'll do that as soon as I get my 5 posts in.

Now I'm getting called by a mysterious Taiwanese number. God, I hope that isn't the feds.

 

[NoFumus]

I'm getting nervous for you. If it's any consolation, I've heard that US companies that ship overseas tend to be aware of the laws in various countries and may have, for example, a return address that is a PO box, as opposed to the name of a vaping company. I've heard they'll mark the invoice as perfumes or something.

Maybe someone's calling you with good news.

 

[Susan~S]

I found this thread. It's 3 pages long, maybe you can find something here : Newbie from Taiwan, Need help. | E-Cigarette Forum

 

[NoFumus]

I found this thread. It's 3 pages long, maybe you can find something here : Newbie from Taiwan, Need help. | E-Cigarette Forum

There you are @Susan-S. I was looking for you, so I could tag you, but I stupidly remembered you as Susan-G. I'm very glad you found this thread.

 

[AKN]

Oh dang, the site I ordered from stated plainly in their Shipping and Returns section that they are unaware of any local laws regarding e-cig purchase/use.

Furthermore, they label the package as "e-juice" and the customs form is filled as "e-juice." How unfortunate, but I can't help but laugh at myself.

Only time will tell, I guess. I didn't pick up the call from the "mystery caller" because I leave my phone on silent whenever I am at the office. Even if I did answer, s/he would be speaking Chinese and I would have no idea what to say or how to respond.

 

[AKN]

Thanks, guys.

Thanks for the link, Susan. I checked the thread, but there doesn't seem to be any relevant information about the situation I am in right now. However, I contacted an e-juice vendor in Taiwan who posted in that thread, and hopefully s/he'll provide a solution to this problem.

 

[Scorpion Dom]

hi im also from taiwan and purchase from a seller in taiwan. but i dont think you should be too concerned tho. if its just a few for personal use i dont think they will do anything about it. at most they may not send it to you. but im betting you will receive your package. if they ask tell them its for you to use as you are trying to quit smoking.

 

[AKN]

Thanks for the advice, Scorpion. I'm really hoping to get the package since I've run out of juice, and I don't have the willpower to stay away from regular cigarettes to satisfy my nicotine crave.

Some other options I received from a local supplier here is to: 1) tell customs that I purchased 0mg and the package should be returned to the shipper (on my expense); or 2) tell customs I wasn't expecting any packages and there must have been a mix-up with the shipping company, meaning the items would be left to rot or thrown out.

 

[Scorpion Dom]

Thanks for the advice, Scorpion. I'm really hoping to get the package since I've run out of juice, and I don't have the willpower to stay away from regular cigarettes to satisfy my nicotine crave.

Some other options I received from a local supplier here is to: 1) tell customs that I purchased 0mg and the package should be returned to the shipper (on my expense); or 2) tell customs I wasn't expecting any packages and there must have been a mix-up with the shipping company, meaning the items would be left to rot or thrown out. If I choose any of these alternatives I just hope that the seller would be kind enough to issue a refund.

Im guessing you spoke to bill....good guy...thats who i buy from.

the 0 nic excuse sounds most reasonable. remember there is no law against using ecigs here. only selling and importing. good luck. let us know. if you need juice desparately purchase from bill...youll have it next day.

 

[AKN]

Im guessing you spoke to bill....good guy...thats who i buy from.

the 0 nic excuse sounds most reasonable. remember there is no law against using ecigs here. only selling and importing. good luck. let us know. if you need juice desparately purchase from bill...youll have it next day.

Yep, Bill from e-cig com tw. I ordered some of his juices already and they should arrive today.

I'll try and keep you guys informed on what will happen next?

 

[NoFumus]

I'll try and keep you guys informed on what will happen next?

Please do that. I hope you stay out of trouble and off of cigarettes.

 

[AKN]

Thanks, NoFumus. I received some juice from the aforementioned Bill so I should be good for now.

I got another update from Customs: the package has passed the screening process, but there's no definite answer as of yet whether they will deliver it or keep it in their possession.

 

[NoFumus]

Good news! I'm glad you've got ejuice. While it would be really, really sad if you don't get your package,

prison time and/or a ~NTD$1M fine

would be SO much worse.

 

[DanJiblets]

Dude you're not going to prison! Just hope you get your juice! Good luck, now I'm interested lol.