Notes for buyers
What we learn on the ground in Taiwan, written up for the people buying from here: tariffs, paperwork and what to check before goods ship.
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CBAM on Taiwan fasteners in 2026: the bill is not 2.5%
On EU default values, a tonne of Taiwan bolts imported in 2026 carries about €132 of CBAM cost. Where that comes from, and what to ask your supplier for 2027.
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Section 232 on Taiwan fasteners in 2026: what you pay now and the papers you still need
50% on full value since April 6, 2026. The steel-content math is gone. The melt-and-pour paperwork is not.