Reduce Duties, Boost Market Access: Mercosur Opportunities f
Taiwanese manufacturers and importers, particularly in the industrial sector such as valves, pipes,
The recent Mercosur–European Union Free Trade Agreement is a game-changer for businesses in South America.
Why Paraguay?
1-Paraguay is a Mercosur member (alongside Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay).
2-Products manufactured or assembled there can gain “Mercosur origin” status if at least 30% of the product’s value is added locally.
3-This status allows products to benefit from preferential EU tariffs, making exports more competitive compared to direct exports from Taiwan.
Who Can Benefit:
- Valve importers and distributors facing high EU import duties on Taiwanese products.
- Manufacturers of industrial equipment looking to reduce logistics costs and increase market trust.
- Companies willing to set up a maquila or local assembly operation in Paraguay.
How It Works:
- Taiwanese company exports components to Paraguay.
- In Paraguay, components are assembled or processed.
- If the final product has ≥30% Paraguayan value, it qualifies as Mercosur origin.
- Product can now enter the EU at preferential rates under the Mercosur–EU agreement.
Key Benefits:
- Duty Savings: Avoid high import tariffs that normally apply to direct Taiwanese products.
- Logistical Efficiency: Paraguay is centrally located within Mercosur — easier regional distribution.
- Market Credibility: “Made in Mercosur” label can improve reliability perception in EU markets.
- Flexibility: Companies can combine Paraguayan assembly with exports to Mercosur neighbors (Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay) under the same preferential treatment.
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For Taiwanese valve and industrial product companies, Paraguay isn’t just a small market — it’s a strategic gateway. By leveraging local assembly or maquila operations, businesses can lower costs, expand reach, and benefit from one of the world’s largest free trade agreements.
JOINPACK - TAIWO -Nov 2025
Factory Visit and Product Inspection
Last month on request of an overseas client, we took them to Joinpack Factory in Taichung City.
Joinpack is the leading manufacturer of strapping machines in Taiwan, equipped with advanced precision production equipment and over one hundred experienced technical staff, they design and manufacture high-quality packaging machinery and equipment.
Their products are sold worldwide as well as throughout Taiwan. Tens of thousands of machines are widely used in industries such as electronics, food, plastics, chemicals, hardware, and building materials. Many well-known Taiwanese companies rely on JOINPACK equipment — we TAIWO guarantees their product are the best quality to offer to the World.
Now after this visit, we are happy to introduce them and now you can see their introduction in multiple languages and catalogues by clicking here : https://taiwo.com.tw/joinpack