What kind of "sensitive goods" are commonly referred to as freight forwarders?
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In freight forwarding work, I often hear"Sensitive goods"This word. But which goods are sensitive goods? What are the sensitive goods that need attention?
In the international logistics industry, goods are often divided into three categories according to custom:Contraband, sensitive goods and common goods. Contraindicated goods are strictly prohibited from being shipped. Sensitive goods must be transported strictly in accordance with the regulations of different goods, while ordinary goods are goods that can be shipped normally.
The definition of sensitive goods is relatively complex, it is a goods between ordinary goods and contraband. In international transportation, there is a strict distinction between sensitive goods and goods that violate the prohibition.
"Sensitive goods" generally refer to goods that are legally inspected (legal inspection) (including those that have B export supervision conditions in the legal inspection catalog, and legal inspection products outside the catalog). Such as: animal and plant and animal products, food, beverages and wine, certain mineral products and chemicals (especially dangerous goods), cosmetics, fireworks and lighters, wood and wood products (including wooden furniture), etc.
Generally speaking, sensitive goods are only products that are prohibited from boarding or strictly controlled by customs. Such products can be exported safely and normally and declared normally. It is generally necessary to provide corresponding inspection reports and use packaging that meets its special nature, and find a capable freight forwarding company for transportation.
Battery type, including cargo with batteries. Because batteries are prone to spontaneous combustion, explosion, etc., it is dangerous and affects transportation safety. It is a restricted transportation of goods, but it is not a contraband and can also be transported through strict special procedures.
For battery cargo, the most common thing is that MSDS manual and UN38.3 (UNDOT) testing and certification are required; battery cargo has strict requirements for packaging and operation procedures.
Various edible health products, processed foods, condiments, foods such as grains, oilseeds, beans, and skins, as well as traditional Chinese medicines, biological medicines, chemical medicines, etc. involve biological invasion. In order to protect their own resources, countries implement a mandatory quarantine system for such goods in international trade. If they are not quarantine-proof, they may be sensitive goods.
The fumigation certificate is one of the most commonly used certifications for this type of goods, and the fumigation certificate is one of the CIQ certificates.
It contains books, magazines, prints, CDs, videos, etc. that damage the country's economy, politics, moral culture or involves state secrets, as well as goods with computer storage media are more sensitive whether they are imported or exported.
This type of goods needs to be transported by the National Audio-Video Press, and the manufacturer or exporter shall write a letter of guarantee.
Such as cosmetics, skin care products, essential oils, toothpaste, lipstick, sunscreen, beverages, perfumes, etc.
During transportation, such items are very likely to volatile, vaporize, collision and squeeze, and heat, and explode due to packaging or other problems. They are restricted items in cargo transportation.
This type of product usually requires MSDS (chemical safety data manual) and commodity inspection reports from the departure port to be issued before customs declaration is carried out.
Sharp products and sharp tools, including sharp kitchen utensils, stationery and hardware tools, are all sensitive products. For more imitational toy guns, they will be classified as weapons and will be regarded as contraband and cannot be mailed.
Products with brands or imitation brands, whether they are genuine or imitation brands, often involve legal dispute risks such as infringement, and they all need to go through sensitive goods channels.
Imitation brand products are infringing products and need to pay for customs declaration.
For example, power banks, mobile phones, watches, game consoles, electric toys, razors, etc., electronic products that can usually make sound also contain magnetics.
Magnetic items involve a wide range of scope and types, which can easily make customers mistakenly believe that they do not belong to sensitive products.
Summarize:
Since the destination ports have different requirements for sensitive goods, the requirements for customs clearance and logistics service providers are high. The operation team needs to prepare in advance for relevant policies and certification information of the actual destination country.
For shippers, when transporting sensitive goods, they must find a capable logistics service provider. In addition, the transportation price of sensitive goods will be higher.
