Huge fine! 20 tons of "fireworks and firecrackers" were concealed for export and were seized! Freight forwarders suffer!

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In recent months, transportation safety incidents caused by improper declaration of dangerous goods have occurred frequently. However, customs still frequently reports cases of concealed and concealed dangerous goods, indicating that some cargo owners and freight forwarders are still taking chances and taking risks in order to gain profits. Don't hesitate to take risks, even if you are repeatedly forbidden.

It is reported that Beilun Customs officers under Ningbo Customs inspected a batch of goods declared as "plastic hair accessories, mirrors, etc." and found that except for the two rows of sealed goods at the door, the rest were undeclared fireworks and firecrackers. , suspected of evading customs supervision, totaling approximately 20.56 tons.

Customs reminds: Fireworks and firecrackers are Category 1 dangerous goods listed in the "List of Dangerous Goods". The state has strict regulations on the transportation and storage of fireworks and firecrackers. Fireworks and firecrackers are exported through illegal means such as concealing declarations, false declarations, and hiding. , there are safety risks

As the world's largest producer of fireworks and firecrackers, China accounts for about 90% of global production. In recent years, China's exports of fireworks and firecrackers have continued to grow, becoming the world's largest exporter of fireworks and firecrackers.

However, since only a few ports in China allow the export of fireworks and firecrackers, which is far from meeting market demand, some cargo owners, freight forwarders and buyers choose to take the risk of concealing and making false declarations and smuggling goods through major ports including Ningbo.

Once these concealed and falsely reported fireworks are shipped and transported, the consequences will be disastrous. Once an explosion occurs, it will cause devastating losses to the ship, port, and all personnel and cargo on board.

Since the beginning of this year, major shipping companies have issued announcements one after another, reaffirming the strengthening of management of concealed/missed/false declarations of cargo and imposing heavy fines on those who conceal dangerous goods.

Evergreen Shipping issued an announcement in October, deciding that starting from October 9, 2024, liquidated damages for cargo owners who make false declarations will be charged according to different circumstances, and the maximum fine for dangerous goods can be up to US,000.

In recent years, despite strict maritime inspections by customs and heavy fines on shipping companies, major ports have still frequently uncovered major cases of concealing dangerous goods, and many relevant responsible persons have been subject to criminal coercive measures. Once the illegal export of fireworks and firecrackers is discovered, the companies involved will not only face economic losses, but in serious cases, they will bear corresponding criminal liability in accordance with the law, and will implicate freight forwarders and customs declaration companies.

Once again, shippers are reminded to declare truthfully! Maritime affairs, ports, shipping companies, etc. at all ports strictly investigate the concealment of dangerous goods and other related behaviors. Do not conceal or conceal dangerous goods! Dear freight forwarding friends, please give another reminder to our customers!