China's ZXMOTO motorcycle brand threatens "confiscate one send one"; Customs: Will not tolerate public challenge to authority

Taiwan's customs authorities have issued a strong response to alleged threats from Chinese motorcycle brand ZXMOTO, which reportedly claims it will "confiscate one and send one" for any seized motorcycles and offer financial support for illegal import activities.

The Ministry of Finance's Directorate General of Customs stated firmly that customs is responsible for border control and smuggling investigations, and will act strictly according to the law without compromise. Any attempt to evade import regulations will be thoroughly investigated and prosecuted according to relevant regulations, with no leniency. The agency emphasized that public challenges to state authority will not be tolerated.

Under current regulations, both complete heavy motorcycles and motorcycle engines imported from China are classified under MW0, meaning they are prohibited items. Taiwan has not opened its market to such imports from China. Customs recently conducted a joint operation with the Ministry of Economic Affairs' Bureau of Foreign Trade and the National Police Agency in New Taipei City, where they seized one Chinese-made heavy motorcycle that was not permitted for import.

Authorities are currently conducting an in-depth investigation into the evidence. If illegal activities involving the circumvention of control measures are discovered, penalties will be applied according to the law. The Customs Administration collaborates with trade and police agencies, providing relevant customs declaration data for domestic management.

The agency continues to enforce national trade management policies at the border, strictly preventing Chinese-made motorcycles and engines from entering the domestic market through illegal means such as false declarations, smuggling, or breaking down shipments. They urge businesses and the public not to take chances, to verify relevant import control and inspection regulations beforehand, and to avoid being misled by false advertising that could lead to legal penalties.