Export fumigation and phytosanitary definitions

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In international trade, in order to protect their own resources, countries implement mandatory quarantine systems for some imported goods. What is fumigation? So-called fumigation, fumigation (disinfection) is a method of pest control. Fumigation (disinfection) of wooden packaging is a mandatory measure taken to prevent harmful pests and diseases from harming the forest resources of the importing country. Therefore, export goods containing wooden packaging must be detoxified before shipment. However, due to the complexity of the fumigation procedure and its own particularity, many people in the industry have not paid enough attention to it.

According to national requirements, during the export process of goods, if the packaging used is wooden, they generally need to be fumigated before they can be exported. However, many companies often ignore the importance of fumigation due to luck or disapproval, resulting in a series of serious incidents. Regretful for the loss. Why fumigation of wooden packaging?

Simply put, in order to prevent harmful pests and diseases from harming the forest resources of the importing country through imported and exported goods. Therefore, export goods containing wooden packaging must be detoxified before shipment. Fumigation (disinfection) is the most common method.

Fumigation requirements and precautions

1. Wooden packaging must not contain bark.

2. Fumigated wooden packaging must be shipped as soon as possible and must be stored separately and separated from other untreated wood products and lumber.

3. The fumigation certificate is valid for 21 days.

4．After knowing the packaging of the goods, you must ask the shipping agent whether fumigation is required every time, and only after confirmation can you make a booking.

Transit plant quarantine (also known as phytosanitary) refers to the quarantine inspection and necessary quarantine treatment of plants, plant products and other quarantine objects (hereinafter referred to as quarantine objects) and their packaging containers, packages and transportation vehicles. Transit plant quarantine is an important part of animal and plant quarantine law enforcement activities.

Transit plant quarantine applies to quarantine items transported directly across the border by land; after entry, other means of transport will transport overseas quarantine items directly from the port of entry; transportation by ship or aircraft, transportation by the original means of transport; international container transport of quarantine items on the Eurasian Continental Bridge .

Transit plant quarantine is the country’s means to prevent transit plants, plant products and other quarantine objects from being introduced into China and to protect the safety of domestic agricultural and forestry production. It is as important as entry phytosanitary in preventing the introduction of dangerous plant diseases, insects and weeds into China.

The main functions of transit plant quarantine are:

1. Prevent the entry of dangerous plant diseases, insects and weeds

Transit plant quarantine can protect the safety of agricultural and forestry production. Although transit plants, plant products and other quarantine items are not unloaded or parked in Chinese cities and towns, the long-term and long-distance transportation of transit items in China, coupled with environmental factors such as changes in temperature and humidity, will cause dangerous plant diseases, Create favorable times and conditions for the spread of insects and weeds. For example, plants and plant products shipped from European countries to Vietnam or Hong Kong to North Korea are routed through north and south China; another example is plant products shipped from the United States to Mongolia through Tianjin Xingang, passing through China's main agricultural and pastoral areas. Once dangerous plant diseases, insects and weeds are introduced, it will cause immeasurable losses to China's agricultural and animal husbandry production. Therefore, transit plant quarantine plays an extremely important role in preventing the introduction of dangerous diseases, insects and weeds, protecting the safety of domestic agricultural and forestry production, and safeguarding national sovereignty.

The second is to fulfill international obligations and promote international trade.

In today's world, developing international trade, promoting international material exchanges, and carrying out scientific and technological cooperation are indispensable means to promote world economic development. Due to geographical constraints, trade exchanges between countries or regions cannot be directly connected and can only be completed through other countries or regions, causing transit problems in other countries or regions. When the transportation of materials from one country or region to another country or region does not damage or threaten China's sovereignty and security, we will provide convenience in accordance with international practice. A transit permit can be obtained provided that China's relevant quarantine requirements are met. Therefore, transit plant quarantine is an important link in promoting the development of international trade and an important aspect in fulfilling international obligations.