Pepper Spray → Taiwan

Pepper spray is prohibited for civilians and may not be imported or carried in Taiwan.

Details

Taiwan prohibits civilians from importing or possessing pepper spray (oleoresin capsicum devices) under the Social Order Maintenance Act (社會秩序維護法) and related public-safety regulations enforced by the National Police Agency under the Ministry of the Interior. The National Customs Administration seizes pepper spray at ports of entry. Possession is treated as carrying a prohibited defensive weapon, which may result in detention or fines. This restriction applies regardless of the traveller's home-country rights.

Quantity limit

Zero — any quantity is prohibited

Legal reference

Social Order Maintenance Act (社會秩序維護法); National Police Agency (NPA), Ministry of Interior enforcement guidelines

Practical advice

Do not pack or carry pepper spray when travelling to Taiwan. Dispose of it securely before your flight. Self-defence alternatives such as personal alarms are generally permitted.

Customs authority

Customs Administration, Ministry of Finance (財政部關務署) · https://web.customs.gov.tw