A simple analysis of the customs declaration procedures for the import of dangerous goods in Shanghai

The customs clearance of imported dangerous goods is still different from that of other ordinary goods. At present, all dangerous goods at Shanghai port are required to be declared according to the law, which is also one of the goods that need 1% commodity inspection at present.

so what are dangerous goods?

hazardous material, the general term for inflammable, explosive, strongly corrosive, toxic and other articles. Such as gasoline, explosives, strong acids, strong bases, benzene, naphthalene, celluloid, peroxide, etc. Transportation and storage shall be handled in accordance with the regulations on dangerous goods.

dangerous goods are classified into 9 categories according to their hazards or main hazards:

class 1 explosives

class 2 gases

class 3 flammable liquids

class 4 flammable solids, substances that are prone to spontaneous combustion, substances that give off flammable gases when meeting water

class 5 oxidizing substances and organic peroxides

class 6 toxic substances and infectious substances

. Before the imported dangerous goods (whole containers) from Shanghai Port arrive in Hong Kong, the owner needs to declare them to the Maritime Safety Administration, otherwise he will face a high fine

2. All imported dangerous goods shall be subject to inspection and quarantine

3. All dangerous goods need to be labeled with Chinese dangerous goods, and it is recommended to stick them abroad if possible

4. Packaging needs to meet the requirements for containing dangerous goods

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customs clearance documents for imported dangerous goods generally need:

1. Bill of lading

2. INVOICE

3.? Packing list

4. Statement of enterprise conformity

5. Whether to add stabilizer statement

6. Chinese translation of MSDS

7. Chinese dangerous goods label (Chinese GHS label)

MSDS is very important and accurate, because Chinese dangerous goods labels are also made according to the information on Chinese MSDS.

Basic information of Chinese labels for imported dangerous goods coatings:

1. Product name

2. Component

3. GHS logo

4. Hazard statement

5. Preventive measures

6. Accident response

7. Safe storage

8. Disposal

9. Manufacturer's telephone number &; Address

1. Phone number of supplier &; Address

11. Emergency consultation telephone

dangerous goods import process:

before arrival in Hong Kong, dangerous goods maritime bureau declares (whole container)-customs declaration-tax payment and release (customs inspection and release)-inspection and quarantine inspection (inspection of packaging, Chinese labels, checking information, etc.)-inspection and quarantine rectification (release)-delivery.