Civil Code Article 354

This English translation was last updated on 2021-01-20, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-08-17. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.

The seller of a thing shall warrant that the thing sold is, at the time when the danger passes to the buyer according to the provisions of Article 373, free from any defect in quality which may destroy or impair its value, or its fitness for ordinary efficacy, or its fitness for the efficacy of the contract of sale. However, if the extent of the impairment is of no importance, such impairment shall not be deemed to be a defect.The seller also shall warrant that, at the time the danger passes; the thing has the guaranteed qualities.
中文原文 民法第354條
物之出賣人對於買受人,應擔保其物依第三百七十三條之規定危險移轉於買受人時無滅失或減少其價值之瑕疵,亦無滅失或減少其通常效用或契約預定效用之瑕疵。
但減少之程度,無關重要者,不得視為瑕疵。
出賣人並應擔保其物於危險移轉時,具有其所保證之品質。

English translation for reference only; the Chinese text prevails. Not legal advice.