What is required for dangerous goods declaration?

Dec 11, 2024

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1, Materials required for dangerous goods declaration
The materials required for dangerous goods declaration may vary depending on the country, region, and type of dangerous goods, but usually include the following categories:
Basic documents
Packing list: Detailed listing of the name, quantity, packaging method, and other information of hazardous materials.
Contract: Clarify the rights and obligations of both parties in the transaction, as well as the delivery method and price of dangerous goods.
Invoice: It proves the authenticity and legality of the transaction and serves as the basis for customs taxation and refund.
Bill of Lading: A document issued by the carrier or its agent to prove that the goods have been received and promised to be transported to the designated location according to the agreed terms.
Declaration of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity for Enterprises Importing/Exporting Hazardous Chemicals: It certifies that the enterprise has the qualifications to engage in the import and export of hazardous chemicals, and that the declared hazardous materials comply with relevant laws, regulations, and standards.
Labels and instructions
Chinese label: For imported dangerous goods, Chinese labels that comply with Chinese laws and regulations must be affixed, including the name, category, warning language, and other information of the dangerous goods.
MSDS/SDS (Material Safety Data Sheet): Detailed description of the physical and chemical properties, health hazards, first aid measures, fire protection measures, emergency response to leaks, and other information of hazardous materials.
Inspection and customs declaration documents
Customs declaration authorization letter/inspection authorization letter: Authorizes the customs declaration or inspection agency to handle the customs declaration and inspection procedures on behalf of the customs declaration or inspection agency.
Goods pictures and descriptions: Provide physical pictures and detailed descriptions of dangerous goods for customs or inspection and quarantine agencies to inspect.
Basic information for customs declaration: including enterprise information, declaration elements, etc., used to fill out customs declaration forms and inspection forms.
Dangerous goods label and number
UN label: United Nations dangerous goods number (UN number) label, used to identify the category and number of dangerous goods.
Dangerous goods category label: According to the nature of the dangerous goods, paste the corresponding dangerous goods category label, such as flammable, explosive, toxic, etc.
2, Dangerous goods declaration process
The dangerous goods declaration process usually includes the following steps:
Document preparation
Before declaring, all necessary documents must be prepared, including but not limited to basic documents, compliance statements, labels and instructions, inspection and customs declaration materials, as well as dangerous goods labels and numbers.
Inspection and Quarantine
According to relevant laws and regulations, dangerous goods must undergo inspection by the inspection and quarantine bureau. Therefore, before customs declaration, the required documents should be submitted to the inspection and quarantine bureau for inspection and issuance of corresponding inspection certificates.
Declaration to Customs
According to the Customs Law of the People's Republic of China, the shipper of exported goods shall declare to the customs 24 hours before the goods arrive at the customs supervision area and are loaded. When declaring, the customs declaration form should be filled out truthfully, and the prepared documents and inspection certificates should be submitted.
Customs supervision and inspection
Dangerous goods should be subject to customs supervision from declaration to exit. The customs will inspect the declared goods, verify whether the goods are consistent with the declaration documents, and whether the goods meet the export requirements. During the inspection process, customs personnel may request an open box inspection or conduct other necessary checks.
Taxation and Release
If taxes and fees need to be paid for the goods, the exporter should pay them on time. The customs will release the goods and allow them to leave the country after inspection and payment of taxes and fees.
Subsequent matters
After receiving customs data, the customs broker should immediately print a tax refund confirmation form to the customs after the customs data is deleted, so that the exporter can handle the tax refund procedures in the future. At the same time, the exporting party shall properly preserve all documents and information related to the export of dangerous goods for subsequent inspection or audit.
3, Precautions for dangerous goods declaration
Truthfully declare
The declaration of dangerous goods must be truthfully filled out and must not be concealed or falsely reported. False reporting and concealment will be punished by law.
Compliant with regulations
The declaration of dangerous goods should comply with the requirements of relevant national laws, regulations, and operating procedures to ensure the safety and compliance of dangerous goods during transportation.
Advance reporting
For imported dangerous goods, it is necessary to report to the customs at the port of import in advance, so that the customs can understand the situation of the goods in advance and prepare for inspection.
Packaging compliance
The packaging of dangerous goods should comply with relevant standards and regulations to ensure that there are no dangerous events such as leakage, combustion, explosion, etc. during transportation.
Professional operation
The declaration of dangerous goods should be handled by a customs broker or inspection agency with corresponding qualifications and experience to ensure the accuracy and compliance of the declaration.
 

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