Civil Code Article 647
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 carrier is entitled to retain such portion of the goods as may be necessary to secure payment of freight and other expenses.If the amount of the freight and other expenses be disputed, the consignee is entitled to ask for the delivery of the goods on lodging the amount in dispute.
中文原文 民法第647條
運送人為保全其運費及其他費用得受清償之必要，按其比例，對於運送物，有留置權。
運費及其他費用之數額有爭執時，受貨人得將有爭執之數額提存，請求運送物之交付。
運費及其他費用之數額有爭執時，受貨人得將有爭執之數額提存，請求運送物之交付。