Act on the Prevention and Control of Infectious Animal Diseases Article 34

Importers or their agents of quarantine objects shall apply for quarantine prior to the arrival of such objects at ports or stations according to the provisions of Paragraph 1 of Article 32 and submit the animal quarantine certificate or other document granted by the inspection authorities of exporting countries in accordance with the requirements of Paragraph 3 of the preceding Article. However, if agreed upon by both the Republic of China and exporting countries, animal quarantine certificates may be issued electronically.Passengers or serving personnel on the vehicles, vessels, or aircraft that carry quarantine objects shall, in accordance with the provisions specified in the preceding Paragraph, apply for animal quarantine inspection upon arrival.Quarantine objects must not be imported through postal delivery. If quarantine objects are sent through postal delivery, they shall be returned, confiscated or destroyed. If an individual receives imported objects that are subject to quarantine by post, he/she shall promptly submit them to animal quarantine authorities for destruction.Quarantine objects must remain intact until quarantine procedures are completed. Without approval from animal quarantine authorities, it is prohibited to tamper with packaging, moving, or engaging in any other activities that may spread infectious animal diseases.