Import and export quarantine procedures

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Inspection and quarantine procedures and precautions for export goods

1. Export cargo inspection and quarantine process

1. Pre-inspection and quarantine stage

Before the goods are loaded for transportation, pre-inspection and quarantine must be carried out. First of all, exporters need to declare the type, quantity, packaging, manufacturer, transportation and other information of the goods to the inspection and quarantine department, and submit relevant supporting documents. The inspection and quarantine department shall refer to the information review to determine whether on-site inspection is required.

2. On-site inspection and quarantine stage

If on-site inspection is necessary, staff from the inspection and quarantine department will go to the location of the goods for inspection. The inspection content includes the quantity, specifications, quality, hygiene and other aspects of the goods. If the inspection results do not meet the requirements, a certificate of export commodity inspection and quarantine will be issued (hereinafter referred to as "other certificates for export"), otherwise the export will be refused.

3. Customs clearance stage

Exported goods need to be cleared according to customs. When customs can handle export procedures, an export certificate must be submitted.

4. Quarantine certification stage

After the goods arrive in the country of destination, they will be inspected by the local inspection and quarantine department. If the goods do not meet the requirements, a certificate will be issued to prove that the imported goods are inspected and quarantined (hereinafter referred to as "Import Certificate").

2. Inspection and quarantine procedures for export goods

1. Preparation of application documents

Exporters should provide less than 200 documents to the inspection and quarantine department:

(1) Export cargo declaration form

(2) Production enterprise quality management system certification certificate

(3) Product quality certificate

(4) Product export credit certificate

(5) Other certificates of quarantine processing, etc.

2. On-site inspection and quarantine

As you know, on-site inspection may be required before loading on the vehicle. The experimental testing content includes the quantity, specifications, quality, hygiene and other aspects of the goods.

3. Export can prove the issuance of certificate

If the on-site inspection is qualified, the inspection and quarantine department will issue an export certificate. The export certificate is one of the necessary documents for the actual customs clearance of the goods.

3. Precautions for inspection and quarantine of export goods

1. Exporters should understand the inspection and quarantine requirements of the destination country so that necessary processing and adjustments can be made to the products.

2. Exporters should strictly abide by legal inspection and quarantine laws and regulations and refrain from taking measures to commit fraud, forge export certificates or other illegal activities.

3. Exporters should pay attention to the "three certificates in one" for goods, that is, export goods need to have product quality certificates, export credit certificates and quarantine processing certificates.

4. For goods that do not require on-site inspection, the exporter should prepare the goods a few days later, as long as the specifications, quantity, quality, etc. of the goods meet the requirements.

5. If any safety, health or other accidents occur during the production process or during transportation, the exporter should report it to the regulatory authorities as soon as possible and abide by the relevant procedures.

In summary, it can be seen that inspection and quarantine of exported goods is an indispensable link in international trade. Exporters need to understand the inspection and quarantine requirements of the destination country, strictly abide by the laws and regulations, prepare documents and goods in advance, and effectively ensure that the goods can be successfully processed. Customs clearance and entry into the destination country market.

Entry Animal and Plant Quarantine License Application Process

1. Qualifications and requirements for import animal and plant quarantine application

(1) Qualifications of the applicant unit

1. The unit applying for quarantine approval procedures should be a unit with independent legal personality and directly sign trade contracts or agreements with foreign countries.

2. To handle different products, you need to have corresponding qualifications. For example, imported food products need to complete the registration of imported food importers, and imported grain and feed products need to complete the registration of imported grain and feed processing enterprises.

(2) Quarantine requirements

1. There are no relevant animal or plant epidemics in the exporting and passing countries/regions.

2. Comply with China’s relevant animal and plant quarantine laws, regulations and departmental rules; comply with the requirements of bilateral quarantine agreements (including quarantine agreements, protocols, memorandums, etc.) signed between China and exporting countries/regions.

Notice:

① The applicant unit shall apply for a quarantine license before signing a trade contract or agreement.

② The same applicant can only apply for one license at a time for the same variety, the same exporting country/region, and the same processing and user unit.

2. Quarantine approvalhandleprocess

1. The applicant unit logs into “Internet + Customs” (http://online.customs.gov.cn/), choose to log in with an IC card or register an account, and submit materials to the customs: (Upload the required materials on the platform, no need to submit paper materials)

2. The customs directly under the Customs will review the application after accepting it, and provide review opinions within the specified time limit. If it needs to be reviewed by the General Administration of Customs, the directly affiliated customs shall submit the preliminary review opinions to the General Administration of Customs for review within the specified time limit.

3. The General Administration of Customs or the customs directly under the Customs shall issue quarantine permit documents.