Dry Goods | Frequently Asked Questions about Filling in the Inspection and Quarantine of Imported Goods at Destination

Inspection and quarantine of imported goods at destination

"My company imports a batch of goods and selects batches for inspection and quarantine at the destination. Can the goods be put into use immediately after arriving at the factory?"

"My company imported a batch of goods from XX port, and the sales customer could not be determined. 'Where should I report to the destination inspection and quarantine authority?"

"My company entrusts another company to import a batch of goods from XX port. Our company will ultimately receive the goods for use. What should we pay attention to when making import declarations?"

"My company imported a batch of goods from XX port, and the destination is Zengcheng District (Xintang), Guangzhou. Where should I report to the destination inspection and quarantine authority?"

What you need to know about customs:The above issues can all be classified as destination inspection and quarantine issues for imported legally inspected goods. The core is which goods need to be subject to destination inspection, how to declare them, and precautions during the operation process.

1 Scope of imported goods subject to legal inspection

Article 18 of the "Regulations on the Implementation of the Import and Export Commodity Inspection Law of the People's Republic of China" (revised in 2019): "Imported commodities subject to statutory inspection shall be inspected at the destination declared by the consignee when applying for inspection. Bulk commodities and perishable commodities , solid waste that can be used as raw materials, and commodities that have been damaged or in shortage, shall be inspected at the unloading port. For the imported commodities specified in the preceding two paragraphs, the General Administration of Customs may designate designated Inspection at other locations.”

2Declaration process

Article 16 of the "Regulations on the Implementation of the Import and Export Commodity Inspection Law of the People's Republic of China" (revised in 2019): "The consignee of imported goods subject to statutory inspection shall hold necessary documents such as contract, invoice, packing list, bill of lading and relevant approvals Documents must be submitted to the entry-exit inspection and quarantine agency at the customs declaration place;Within 20 days after customs clearance and release, the consignee shall apply to the entry-exit inspection and quarantine agency for inspection in accordance with the provisions of Article 18 of these Regulations.Imported goods subject to statutory inspection that have not been inspected are not allowed to be sold or used. For imported commodities subject to verification management, the consignee shall apply for verification to the entry-exit inspection and quarantine agency at the customs declaration place. Entry-exit inspection and quarantine agencies shall conduct verification in accordance with the regulations of the General Administration of Customs. "

The application for destination inspection has been integrated into the integrated declaration of customs declaration. The following editor will take Huangpu Customs as an example to explain the application process in detail.

first step

Enterprises should accurately fill in the "destination inspection and quarantine authority" and "destination code" fields in the integrated declaration interface of the import declaration form of the "single window" of international trade.

Step 2

If the destination of the goods is Huangpu Customs Area, you can use the keyword "56" in the "Destination Inspection and Quarantine Authority" column to conduct a fuzzy search, and then select the corresponding destination customs from the drop-down box to declare, or you can directly use the destination Search with Chinese keywords of the customs, such as "Zengcheng", "Fenggang", etc.

third step

The destination of the goods should be filled in accurately. It is recommended to be accurate to the district and county. Do not simply select "Guangdong Province" or "Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province".

the fourth step

Enterprises can fill in the actual receiving unit and contact information in the optional "Remarks" or "Notes" column to facilitate the customs inspection department to contact and arrange inspection matters in a timely manner.

the fifth step

After the import declaration, the enterprise will receive a receipt of the customs declaration form. The receipt will show information such as release or inspection. The enterprise is required to contact the destination customs for inspection.

3FAQ

Question 1: If the imported goods only have destination inspection instructions, must the destination customs implement destination inspection?

customs:Yes.

Question 2: What should I do if the imported goods have both port inspection instructions and destination inspection instructions?

customs:If the imported goods have both port inspection instructions and destination inspection instructions, the port customs at the entry point and the customs at the destination will implement port inspection and destination inspection respectively according to the instructions.

Enterprises can also choose whether to consolidate and complete destination inspection at the port when making a "single window" declaration. If it is also met that all the cargo codes in the customs declaration are not in the negative list for consolidated inspection, consolidated inspection is allowed and will be implemented by the port customs.

Question 3: If the sales customer for imported goods cannot be determined, where should the destination inspection and quarantine authority report it?

customs:Enterprises should specify the temporary storage location and fill it out truthfully when declaring. The destination inspection and quarantine authority should select the customs office with jurisdiction over the temporary storage location of the goods. Do not split shipments to different locations without completing inspection at destination.

Question 4: What should I do if the destination inspection and quarantine authority declares an error?

customs:Enterprises should declare truthfully. If the destination inspection and quarantine agency is selected by mistake, the enterprise needs to apply to the customs at the place of declaration to modify the destination inspection and quarantine agency, and then apply to the customs inspection department of the originally declared destination to transfer the destination inspection instructions to the changed destination. customs.

Question 5: Can imported goods that require destination inspection be sold or used without inspection?

customs:According to the relevant provisions of Article 43 of the "Regulations on the Implementation of the Import and Export Commodity Inspection Law of the People's Republic of China", any person who sells or uses imported goods subject to statutory inspection that has not been declared for inspection or has not been inspected without authorization, or who sells or uses them without authorization must apply for import verification. For imported goods that have not been applied for, the illegal gains will be confiscated by the entry-exit inspection and quarantine agency, and a fine of not less than 5% but not more than 20% of the value of the goods will be imposed; if a crime is constituted, criminal liability will be pursued in accordance with the law.

TIPS:All enterprises are requested to apply to the customs for destination inspection within the specified time. For enterprises that fail to apply for inspection in accordance with the regulations, the customs will strengthen supervision of the enterprises in accordance with relevant regulations.