Explainer | To bring or not to bring meat? That is the question for Hong Kong travellers after HK$48,430 fine for Indonesian passenger in Taiwan
- Indonesian travelling from city to Taiwan was deported after being unable to pay fine for bringing roast pork
- Japan bans meat and plant products to prevent diseases and pests, while Singapore allows 5kg of beef, mutton, pork and chicken from designated countries
The traveller arrived in Taipei on April 30 but the news surfaced on Sunday. He was deemed to have breached Taiwan’s import regulations and was told to settle the fine before entering the island again.
The Post lists regulations for meat and related food at some of the most popular travel destinations for Hongkongers.
Taiwan
Meat products cannot be brought into Taiwan without declaration and quarantine to prevent diseases on the island.
Taiwan’s customs also advises travellers not to bring instant noodles if they are unsure whether they contain meat.
Visitors bringing meat products into Taiwan illegally can be fined between NT$10,000 and NT$1 million, while those with pork goods from areas with African swine fever will be fined NT$200,000 for the first time and NT$1 million for subsequent violations.
Japan
