No, Delta-9 THC remains illegal in Taiwan under the Narcotics Hazard Prevention Act, with possession punishable by up to 3 years imprisonment or fines. The 2023 amendment to the Act expanded controlled substances to include all tetrahydrocannabinol isomers, aligning with UN drug conventions. Local enforcement agencies, including the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) and National Police Agency, actively monitor imports and domestic cultivation.
Key Regulations for Delta 9 THC in Taiwan
- Absolute prohibition: Delta-9 THC is classified as a Schedule I narcotic under the Narcotics Hazard Prevention Act, with no exceptions for hemp-derived products.
- Strict penalties: Unauthorized possession, distribution, or production carries mandatory imprisonment (up to 3 years) and fines up to NT$5 million (≈US$160,000).
- 2026 compliance shift: The MOHW’s upcoming 2026 drug control plan tightens precursor monitoring, requiring importers to submit THC isomer purity certificates for all cannabis-related shipments.
Industrial hemp (with THC <0.3%) is permitted under controlled licenses, but delta-9 THC extraction or consumption violates narcotics laws. Travelers face confiscation and deportation risks, as Taiwanese customs enforce zero-tolerance policies.