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Regulations of the People's Republic of China on the Implementation of the Law on Import and Export Commodity Inspection

中华人民共和国进出口商品检验法实施条例

This regulation specifies the implementation rules for the Law on Import and Export Commodity Inspection, covering the scope, procedures, and administration of commodity inspection.

Issuing authority
State Council of the People's Republic of China中华人民共和国国务院
Published
2022-03-29
Effective
2022-05-01
Status
In force
Open official source ↗Source checked: 2026-07-30Version history: 2005-08-31 · 2013-07-18 · 2016-02-06 · 2017-03-01 · 2019-03-02 · 2022-03-29
Original ChineseTranslation
Original Chinese

(2005年8月31日中华人民共和国国务院令第447号公布 根据2013年7月18日《国务院关于废止和修改部分行政法规的决定》第一次修订 根据2016年2月6日《国务院关于修改部分行政法规的决定》第二次修订 根据2017年3月1日《国务院关于修改和废止部分行政法规的决定》第三次修订 根据2019年3月2日《国务院关于修改部分行政法规的决定》第四次修订 根据2022年3月29日《国务院关于修改和废止部分行政法规的决定》第五次修订)

Translation

(Promulgated by Decree No. 447 of the State Council of the People's Republic of China on August 31, 2005; first revision in accordance with the Decision of the State Council on Repealing and Amending Certain Administrative Regulations on July 18, 2013; second revision in accordance with the Decision of the State Council on Amending Certain Administrative Regulations on February 6, 2016; third revision in accordance with the Decision of the State Council on Amending and Repealing Certain Administrative Regulations on March 1, 2017; fourth revision in accordance with the Decision of the State Council on Amending Certain Administrative Regulations on March 2, 2019; fifth revision in accordance with the Decision of the State Council on Amending and Repealing Certain Administrative Regulations on March 29, 2022)

Original Chinese第一章

总  则

TranslationChapter I

General Provisions

Original Chinese第一条

根据《中华人民共和国进出口商品检验法》(以下简称商检法)的规定,制定本条例。

TranslationArticle 1

These Regulations are formulated in accordance with the provisions of the Law of the People's Republic of China on Import and Export Commodity Inspection (hereinafter referred to as the Commodity Inspection Law).

Original Chinese第二条

海关总署主管全国进出口商品检验工作。

TranslationArticle 2

The General Administration of Customs shall be in charge of the work of import and export commodity inspection nationwide.

Original Chinese

海关总署设在省、自治区、直辖市以及进出口商品的口岸、集散地的出入境检验检疫机构及其分支机构(以下简称出入境检验检疫机构),管理所负责地区的进出口商品检验工作。

Translation

The entry-exit inspection and quarantine authorities and their branches (hereinafter referred to as the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authorities) established by the General Administration of Customs in provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the Central Government, as well as at ports and distribution centers for import and export commodities, shall administer the work of import and export commodity inspection in the areas under their responsibility.

Original Chinese第三条

海关总署应当依照商检法第四条规定,制定、调整必须实施检验的进出口商品目录(以下简称目录)并公布实施。

TranslationArticle 3

The General Administration of Customs shall, in accordance with the provisions of Article 4 of the Commodity Inspection Law, formulate and adjust the catalogue of import and export commodities subject to compulsory inspection (hereinafter referred to as the Catalogue) and publish it for implementation.

Original Chinese

目录应当至少在实施之日30日前公布;在紧急情况下,应当不迟于实施之日公布。

Translation

The Catalogue shall be published at least 30 days before the date of implementation; in case of emergency, it shall be published no later than the date of implementation.

Original Chinese

海关总署制定、调整目录时,应当征求国务院对外贸易主管部门等有关方面的意见。

Translation

When formulating or adjusting the Catalogue, the General Administration of Customs shall solicit opinions from the competent department of foreign trade under the State Council and other relevant parties.

Original Chinese第四条

出入境检验检疫机构对列入目录的进出口商品以及法律、行政法规规定须经出入境检验检疫机构检验的其他进出口商品实施检验(以下称法定检验)。

TranslationArticle 4

The entry-exit inspection and quarantine authorities shall conduct inspection on import and export commodities listed in the Catalogue and other import and export commodities that are required by laws and administrative regulations to be inspected by the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authorities (hereinafter referred to as statutory inspection).

Original Chinese

出入境检验检疫机构对法定检验以外的进出口商品,根据国家规定实施抽查检验。

Translation

The entry-exit inspection and quarantine authorities shall conduct spot check inspection on import and export commodities not subject to statutory inspection in accordance with state regulations.

Original Chinese第五条

进出口药品的质量检验、计量器具的量值检定、锅炉压力容器的安全监督检验、船舶(包括海上平台、主要船用设备及材料)和集装箱的规范检验、飞机(包括飞机发动机、机载设备)的适航检验以及核承压设备的安全检验等项目,由有关法律、行政法规规定的机构实施检验。

TranslationArticle 5

Quality inspection of import and export pharmaceuticals, verification of measuring instruments, safety supervision inspection of boiler pressure vessels, specification inspection of ships (including offshore platforms, main marine equipment and materials) and containers, airworthiness inspection of aircraft (including aircraft engines and airborne equipment), and safety inspection of nuclear pressure equipment shall be carried out by the institutions specified by relevant laws and administrative regulations.

Original Chinese第六条

进出境的样品、礼品、暂时进出境的货物以及其他非贸易性物品,免予检验。但是,法律、行政法规另有规定的除外。

TranslationArticle 6

Samples, gifts, goods temporarily imported or exported, and other non-trade items shall be exempted from inspection, unless otherwise provided by laws and administrative regulations.

Original Chinese

列入目录的进出口商品符合国家规定的免予检验条件的,由收货人、发货人或者生产企业申请,经海关总署审查批准,出入境检验检疫机构免予检验。

Translation

For import and export commodities listed in the catalog that meet the conditions for exemption from inspection as prescribed by the state, the consignee, consignor, or manufacturer may apply, and upon approval by the General Administration of Customs, the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority shall exempt them from inspection.

Original Chinese

免予检验的具体办法,由海关总署商有关部门制定。

Translation

The specific measures for exemption from inspection shall be formulated by the General Administration of Customs in consultation with relevant departments.

Original Chinese第七条

法定检验的进出口商品,由出入境检验检疫机构依照商检法第七条规定实施检验。

TranslationArticle 7

Import and export commodities subject to legal inspection shall be inspected by the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority in accordance with Article 7 of the Commodity Inspection Law.

Original Chinese

海关总署根据进出口商品检验工作的实际需要和国际标准,可以制定进出口商品检验方法的技术规范和行业标准。

Translation

The General Administration of Customs may, based on the actual needs of import and export commodity inspection work and international standards, formulate technical specifications and industry standards for inspection methods of import and export commodities.

Original Chinese

进出口商品检验依照或者参照的技术规范、标准以及检验方法的技术规范和标准,应当至少在实施之日6个月前公布;在紧急情况下,应当不迟于实施之日公布。

Translation

The technical specifications, standards, and technical specifications and standards for inspection methods applied or referenced in import and export commodity inspection shall be published at least six months before the implementation date; in urgent cases, they shall be published no later than the implementation date.

Original Chinese第八条

出入境检验检疫机构根据便利对外贸易的需要,对进出口企业实施分类管理,并按照根据国际通行的合格评定程序确定的检验监管方式,对进出口商品实施检验。

TranslationArticle 8

To facilitate foreign trade, the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority shall implement classified management for import and export enterprises and conduct inspection on import and export commodities in accordance with the inspection and supervision methods determined by internationally accepted conformity assessment procedures.

Original Chinese第九条

出入境检验检疫机构对进出口商品实施检验的内容,包括是否符合安全、卫生、健康、环境保护、防止欺诈等要求以及相关的品质、数量、重量等项目。

TranslationArticle 9

The content of inspection conducted by the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority on import and export commodities includes whether they meet the requirements for safety, hygiene, health, environmental protection, fraud prevention, and related quality, quantity, weight, and other items.

Original Chinese第十条

出入境检验检疫机构依照商检法的规定,对实施许可制度和国家规定必须经过认证的进出口商品实行验证管理,查验单证,核对证货是否相符。

TranslationArticle 10

The entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority shall, in accordance with the provisions of the Commodity Inspection Law, implement verification management for import and export commodities subject to a licensing system or required to undergo certification as prescribed by the state, examine documents, and verify that the documents and goods are consistent.

Original Chinese

实行验证管理的进出口商品目录,由海关总署商有关部门后制定、调整并公布。

Translation

The catalogue of import and export commodities subject to verification management shall be formulated, adjusted, and published by the General Administration of Customs after consultation with relevant departments.

Original Chinese第十一条

进出口商品的收货人或者发货人可以自行办理报检手续,也可以委托代理报检企业办理报检手续;采用快件方式进出口商品的,收货人或者发货人应当委托出入境快件运营企业办理报检手续。

TranslationArticle 11

The consignee or consignor of import and export commodities may handle the inspection declaration procedures on its own, or entrust an agent inspection enterprise to handle the inspection declaration procedures; for import and export commodities by express delivery, the consignee or consignor shall entrust an entry-exit express delivery operation enterprise to handle the inspection declaration procedures.

Original Chinese第十二条

进出口商品的收货人或者发货人办理报检手续,应当依法向出入境检验检疫机构备案。

TranslationArticle 12

The consignee or consignor of import and export commodities shall, when handling the inspection declaration procedures, register with the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority in accordance with the law.

Original Chinese第十三条

代理报检企业接受进出口商品的收货人或者发货人的委托,以委托人的名义办理报检手续的,应当向出入境检验检疫机构提交授权委托书,遵守本条例对委托人的各项规定;以自己的名义办理报检手续的,应当承担与收货人或者发货人相同的法律责任。

TranslationArticle 13

If an agent inspection enterprise accepts the entrustment of the consignee or consignor of import and export commodities and handles the inspection declaration procedures in the name of the principal, it shall submit a power of attorney to the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority and comply with all provisions of these Regulations applicable to the principal; if it handles the inspection declaration procedures in its own name, it shall bear the same legal liability as the consignee or consignor.

Original Chinese

出入境快件运营企业接受进出口商品的收货人或者发货人的委托,应当以自己的名义办理报检手续,承担与收货人或者发货人相同的法律责任。

Translation

If an entry-exit express delivery operation enterprise accepts the entrustment of the consignee or consignor of import and export commodities, it shall handle the inspection declaration procedures in its own name and bear the same legal liability as the consignee or consignor.

Original Chinese

委托人委托代理报检企业、出入境快件运营企业办理报检手续的,应当向代理报检企业、出入境快件运营企业提供所委托报检事项的真实情况;代理报检企业、出入境快件运营企业接受委托人的委托办理报检手续的,应当对委托人所提供情况的真实性进行合理审查。

Translation

If the principal entrusts an agent inspection enterprise or an entry-exit express delivery operation enterprise to handle the inspection declaration procedures, it shall provide the true information of the entrusted inspection matters to the agent inspection enterprise or the entry-exit express delivery operation enterprise; if the agent inspection enterprise or the entry-exit express delivery operation enterprise accepts the entrustment of the principal to handle the inspection declaration procedures, it shall reasonably review the authenticity of the information provided by the principal.

Original Chinese第十四条

海关总署建立进出口商品风险预警机制,通过收集进出口商品检验方面的信息,进行风险评估,确定风险的类型,采取相应的风险预警措施及快速反应措施。

TranslationArticle 14

The General Administration of Customs shall establish a risk warning mechanism for import and export commodities, by collecting information on the inspection of import and export commodities, conducting risk assessment, determining the type of risk, and taking corresponding risk warning measures and rapid response measures.

Original Chinese

海关总署和出入境检验检疫机构应当及时向有关方面提供进出口商品检验方面的信息。

Translation

The General Administration of Customs and the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authorities shall promptly provide information on the inspection of import and export commodities to relevant parties.

Original Chinese第十五条

出入境检验检疫机构工作人员依法执行职务,有关单位和个人应当予以配合,任何单位和个人不得非法干预和阻挠。

TranslationArticle 15

When staff members of the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authorities perform their duties in accordance with the law, relevant entities and individuals shall cooperate, and no entity or individual may illegally interfere or obstruct.

Original Chinese第二章

进口商品的检验

TranslationChapter II

Inspection of Import Commodities

Original Chinese第十六条

法定检验的进口商品的收货人应当持合同、发票、装箱单、提单等必要的凭证和相关批准文件,向报关地的出入境检验检疫机构报检;通关放行后20日内,收货人应当依照本条例第十八条的规定,向出入境检验检疫机构申请检验。法定检验的进口商品未经检验的,不准销售,不准使用。

TranslationArticle 16

The consignee of imported goods subject to statutory inspection shall hold necessary documents such as contracts, invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and relevant approval documents, and apply for inspection to the entry-exit inspection and quarantine institution at the customs declaration location; within 20 days after customs clearance and release, the consignee shall apply to the entry-exit inspection and quarantine institution for inspection in accordance with Article 18 of these Regulations. Imported goods subject to statutory inspection that have not been inspected shall not be sold or used.

Original Chinese

进口实行验证管理的商品,收货人应当向报关地的出入境检验检疫机构申请验证。出入境检验检疫机构按照海关总署的规定实施验证。

Translation

For imported goods subject to verification management, the consignee shall apply for verification to the entry-exit inspection and quarantine institution at the customs declaration location. The entry-exit inspection and quarantine institution shall carry out verification in accordance with the provisions of the General Administration of Customs.

Original Chinese第十七条

法定检验的进口商品、实行验证管理的进口商品,海关按照规定办理海关通关手续。

TranslationArticle 17

For imported goods subject to statutory inspection and imported goods subject to verification management, the customs shall handle customs clearance procedures in accordance with the regulations.

Original Chinese第十八条

法定检验的进口商品应当在收货人报检时申报的目的地检验。

TranslationArticle 18

Imported goods subject to statutory inspection shall be inspected at the destination declared by the consignee at the time of inspection application.

Original Chinese

大宗散装商品、易腐烂变质商品、可用作原料的固体废物以及已发生残损、短缺的商品,应当在卸货口岸检验。

Translation

Bulk goods, perishable goods, solid waste that can be used as raw materials, and goods that have suffered damage or shortage shall be inspected at the port of discharge.

Original Chinese

对前两款规定的进口商品,海关总署可以根据便利对外贸易和进出口商品检验工作的需要,指定在其他地点检验。

Translation

For the imported goods specified in the preceding two paragraphs, the General Administration of Customs may designate other locations for inspection as needed to facilitate foreign trade and import and export commodity inspection work.

Original Chinese第十九条

除法律、行政法规另有规定外,法定检验的进口商品经检验,涉及人身财产安全、健康、环境保护项目不合格的,由出入境检验检疫机构责令当事人销毁,或者出具退货处理通知单,办理退运手续;其他项目不合格的,可以在出入境检验检疫机构的监督下进行技术处理,经重新检验合格的,方可销售或者使用。当事人申请出入境检验检疫机构出证的,出入境检验检疫机构应当及时出证。

TranslationArticle 19

Unless otherwise provided by laws or administrative regulations, if imported goods subject to statutory inspection are found to be unqualified in items concerning personal and property safety, health, or environmental protection after inspection, the entry-exit inspection and quarantine institution shall order the party concerned to destroy them, or issue a return processing notice and handle the return procedures; if other items are unqualified, technical treatment may be carried out under the supervision of the entry-exit inspection and quarantine institution, and after re-inspection and qualification, the goods may be sold or used. If the party concerned applies to the entry-exit inspection and quarantine institution for a certificate, the institution shall issue the certificate in a timely manner.

Original Chinese

出入境检验检疫机构对检验不合格的进口成套设备及其材料,签发不准安装使用通知书。经技术处理,并经出入境检验检疫机构重新检验合格的,方可安装使用。

Translation

For imported complete sets of equipment and their materials that are found to be unqualified after inspection, the entry-exit inspection and quarantine institution shall issue a notice prohibiting installation and use. After technical treatment and re-inspection by the entry-exit inspection and quarantine institution, they may be installed and used.

Original Chinese第二十条

法定检验以外的进口商品,经出入境检验检疫机构抽查检验不合格的,依照本条例第十九条的规定处理。

TranslationArticle 20

If imported goods not subject to statutory inspection are found to be unqualified after spot inspection by the entry-exit inspection and quarantine institution, they shall be handled in accordance with Article 19 of these Regulations.

Original Chinese

实行验证管理的进口商品,经出入境检验检疫机构验证不合格的,参照本条例第十九条的规定处理或者移交有关部门处理。

Translation

If imported goods subject to verification management are found to be unqualified after verification by the entry-exit inspection and quarantine institution, they shall be handled by reference to Article 19 of these Regulations or transferred to relevant departments for handling.

Original Chinese

法定检验以外的进口商品的收货人,发现进口商品质量不合格或者残损、短缺,申请出证的,出入境检验检疫机构或者其他检验机构应当在检验后及时出证。

Translation

For imported goods not subject to statutory inspection, if the consignee discovers that the quality is substandard, or there is damage or shortage, and applies for a certificate, the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority or other inspection body shall issue the certificate promptly after inspection.

Original Chinese第二十一条

对属于法定检验范围内的关系国计民生、价值较高、技术复杂的以及其他重要的进口商品和大型成套设备,应当按照对外贸易合同约定监造、装运前检验或者监装。收货人保留到货后最终检验和索赔的权利。

TranslationArticle 21

For imported goods within the scope of statutory inspection that are related to the national economy and people's livelihood, of high value, technically complex, or otherwise important, as well as large-scale complete sets of equipment, supervision of manufacturing, pre-shipment inspection, or supervision of loading shall be carried out as stipulated in the foreign trade contract. The consignee retains the right to final inspection and claim after arrival.

Original Chinese

出入境检验检疫机构可以根据需要派出检验人员参加或者组织实施监造、装运前检验或者监装。

Translation

The entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority may, as needed, dispatch inspection personnel to participate in or organize the supervision of manufacturing, pre-shipment inspection, or supervision of loading.

Original Chinese第二十二条

国家对进口可用作原料的固体废物的国外供货商、国内收货人实行注册登记制度,国外供货商、国内收货人在签订对外贸易合同前,应当取得海关总署或者出入境检验检疫机构的注册登记。国家对进口可用作原料的固体废物实行装运前检验制度,进口时,收货人应当提供出入境检验检疫机构或者检验机构出具的装运前检验证书。

TranslationArticle 22

The state implements a registration system for foreign suppliers and domestic consignees of solid waste imported as raw materials. Before signing a foreign trade contract, foreign suppliers and domestic consignees must obtain registration with the General Administration of Customs or the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority. The state implements a pre-shipment inspection system for solid waste imported as raw materials. At the time of import, the consignee shall provide a pre-shipment inspection certificate issued by the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority or an inspection body.

Original Chinese

对价值较高,涉及人身财产安全、健康、环境保护项目的高风险进口旧机电产品,应当依照国家有关规定实施装运前检验,进口时,收货人应当提供出入境检验检疫机构或者检验机构出具的装运前检验证书。

Translation

For high-risk imported used mechanical and electrical products of high value and involving personal and property safety, health, and environmental protection projects, pre-shipment inspection shall be carried out in accordance with relevant state regulations. At the time of import, the consignee shall provide a pre-shipment inspection certificate issued by the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority or an inspection body.

Original Chinese

进口可用作原料的固体废物、国家允许进口的旧机电产品到货后,由出入境检验检疫机构依法实施检验。

Translation

After arrival of solid waste imported as raw materials and used mechanical and electrical products allowed for import by the state, the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority shall conduct inspection in accordance with the law.

Original Chinese第二十三条

进口机动车辆到货后,收货人凭出入境检验检疫机构签发的进口机动车辆检验证单以及有关部门签发的其他单证向车辆管理机关申领行车牌证。在使用过程中发现有涉及人身财产安全的质量缺陷的,出入境检验检疫机构应当及时作出相应处理。

TranslationArticle 23

After arrival of imported motor vehicles, the consignee shall apply for license plates from the vehicle management authority based on the imported motor vehicle inspection certificate issued by the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority and other documents issued by relevant departments. If quality defects involving personal and property safety are found during use, the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority shall handle the matter promptly.

Original Chinese第三章

出口商品的检验

TranslationChapter III

Inspection of Export Goods

Original Chinese第二十四条

法定检验的出口商品的发货人应当在海关总署统一规定的地点和期限内,持合同等必要的凭证和相关批准文件向出入境检验检疫机构报检。法定检验的出口商品未经检验或者经检验不合格的,不准出口。

TranslationArticle 24

The consignor of export goods subject to statutory inspection shall, within the time and place uniformly prescribed by the General Administration of Customs, submit the necessary documents such as contracts and relevant approval documents to the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority for inspection declaration. Export goods subject to statutory inspection that have not been inspected or have been found unqualified after inspection shall not be exported.

Original Chinese

出口商品应当在商品的生产地检验。海关总署可以根据便利对外贸易和进出口商品检验工作的需要,指定在其他地点检验。

Translation

Export goods shall be inspected at the place of production. The General Administration of Customs may, based on the needs of facilitating foreign trade and import-export commodity inspection work, designate other places for inspection.

Original Chinese

出口实行验证管理的商品,发货人应当向出入境检验检疫机构申请验证。出入境检验检疫机构按照海关总署的规定实施验证。

Translation

For export commodities subject to verification management, the consignor shall apply to the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority for verification. The entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority shall carry out verification in accordance with the regulations of the General Administration of Customs.

Original Chinese第二十五条

在商品生产地检验的出口商品需要在口岸换证出口的,由商品生产地的出入境检验检疫机构按照规定签发检验换证凭单。发货人应当在规定的期限内持检验换证凭单和必要的凭证,向口岸出入境检验检疫机构申请查验。经查验合格的,由口岸出入境检验检疫机构签发货物通关单。

TranslationArticle 25

For export commodities inspected at the place of production that need to exchange certificates for export at the port, the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority at the place of production shall issue an inspection exchange certificate in accordance with the regulations. The consignor shall, within the prescribed time limit, present the inspection exchange certificate and necessary documents to the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority at the port for inspection. If the inspection is passed, the port authority shall issue a customs clearance certificate.

Original Chinese第二十六条

法定检验的出口商品、实行验证管理的出口商品,海关按照规定办理海关通关手续。

TranslationArticle 26

For export commodities subject to statutory inspection and export commodities subject to verification management, the customs shall handle customs clearance procedures in accordance with the regulations.

Original Chinese第二十七条

法定检验的出口商品经出入境检验检疫机构检验或者经口岸出入境检验检疫机构查验不合格的,可以在出入境检验检疫机构的监督下进行技术处理,经重新检验合格的,方准出口;不能进行技术处理或者技术处理后重新检验仍不合格的,不准出口。

TranslationArticle 27

If an export commodity subject to statutory inspection fails the inspection by the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority or fails the inspection at the port, it may undergo technical treatment under the supervision of the authority. Only after re-inspection and passing may it be exported. If technical treatment is not possible or re-inspection still fails, export is prohibited.

Original Chinese第二十八条

法定检验以外的出口商品,经出入境检验检疫机构抽查检验不合格的,依照本条例第二十七条的规定处理。

TranslationArticle 28

If an export commodity not subject to statutory inspection fails the spot check by the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority, it shall be handled in accordance with the provisions of Article 27 of these Regulations.

Original Chinese

实行验证管理的出口商品,经出入境检验检疫机构验证不合格的,参照本条例第二十七条的规定处理或者移交有关部门处理。

Translation

For export commodities subject to verification management, if they fail the verification by the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority, they shall be handled by reference to the provisions of Article 27 of these Regulations or be transferred to the relevant authorities for handling.

Original Chinese第二十九条

出口危险货物包装容器的生产企业,应当向出入境检验检疫机构申请包装容器的性能鉴定。包装容器经出入境检验检疫机构鉴定合格并取得性能鉴定证书的,方可用于包装危险货物。

TranslationArticle 29

The manufacturer of packaging containers for export dangerous goods shall apply to the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority for performance appraisal of the packaging containers. Only after the packaging containers have been appraised as qualified and a performance appraisal certificate has been obtained may they be used to pack dangerous goods.

Original Chinese

出口危险货物的生产企业,应当向出入境检验检疫机构申请危险货物包装容器的使用鉴定。使用未经鉴定或者经鉴定不合格的包装容器的危险货物,不准出口。

Translation

The manufacturer of export dangerous goods shall apply to the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority for use appraisal of the packaging containers for dangerous goods. Dangerous goods using packaging containers that have not been appraised or have been appraised as unqualified are prohibited from export.

Original Chinese第三十条

对装运出口的易腐烂变质食品、冷冻品的集装箱、船舱、飞机、车辆等运载工具,承运人、装箱单位或者其代理人应当在装运前向出入境检验检疫机构申请清洁、卫生、冷藏、密固等适载检验。未经检验或者经检验不合格的,不准装运。

TranslationArticle 30

For containers, cabins, aircraft, vehicles and other means of transport used for shipping export perishable and deteriorating foods and frozen products, the carrier, the container loading unit or their agent shall, before loading, apply to the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority for suitability inspection regarding cleanliness, hygiene, refrigeration, sealing, etc. Without inspection or if the inspection is unqualified, loading is prohibited.

Original Chinese第四章

监督管理

TranslationChapter IV

Supervision and Administration

Original Chinese第三十一条

出入境检验检疫机构根据便利对外贸易的需要,可以对列入目录的出口商品进行出厂前的质量监督管理和检验。

TranslationArticle 31

The entry-exit inspection and quarantine authorities may, in order to facilitate foreign trade, carry out quality supervision and inspection before delivery for export commodities listed in the catalog.

Original Chinese

出入境检验检疫机构进行出厂前的质量监督管理和检验的内容,包括对生产企业的质量保证工作进行监督检查,对出口商品进行出厂前的检验。

Translation

The content of quality supervision and inspection before delivery conducted by the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authorities includes supervising and inspecting the quality assurance work of production enterprises and conducting pre-delivery inspection of export commodities.

Original Chinese第三十二条

国家对进出口食品生产企业实施卫生注册登记管理。获得卫生注册登记的出口食品生产企业,方可生产、加工、储存出口食品。获得卫生注册登记的进出口食品生产企业生产的食品,方可进口或者出口。

TranslationArticle 32

The state implements sanitary registration management for import and export food production enterprises. Only export food production enterprises that have obtained sanitary registration may produce, process, and store export food. Only food produced by import and export food production enterprises that have obtained sanitary registration may be imported or exported.

Original Chinese

实施卫生注册登记管理的进口食品生产企业,应当按照规定向海关总署申请卫生注册登记。

Translation

Import food production enterprises subject to sanitary registration management shall apply to the General Administration of Customs for sanitary registration in accordance with regulations.

Original Chinese

实施卫生注册登记管理的出口食品生产企业,应当按照规定向出入境检验检疫机构申请卫生注册登记。

Translation

Export food production enterprises subject to sanitary registration management shall apply to the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authorities for sanitary registration in accordance with regulations.

Original Chinese

出口食品生产企业需要在国外卫生注册的,依照本条第三款规定进行卫生注册登记后,由海关总署统一对外办理。

Translation

If an export food production enterprise needs to be registered abroad for sanitary purposes, after completing sanitary registration in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 3 of this article, the General Administration of Customs shall handle the matter uniformly with foreign authorities.

Original Chinese第三十三条

出入境检验检疫机构根据需要,对检验合格的进出口商品加施商检标志,对检验合格的以及其他需要加施封识的进出口商品加施封识。具体办法由海关总署制定。

TranslationArticle 33

The entry-exit inspection and quarantine authorities may, as needed, affix commodity inspection marks on import and export commodities that have passed inspection, and affix seals on import and export commodities that have passed inspection or otherwise require sealing. The specific measures shall be formulated by the General Administration of Customs.

Original Chinese第三十四条

出入境检验检疫机构按照有关规定对检验的进出口商品抽取样品。验余的样品,出入境检验检疫机构应当通知有关单位在规定的期限内领回;逾期不领回的,由出入境检验检疫机构处理。

TranslationArticle 34

The entry-exit inspection and quarantine authorities shall draw samples from import and export commodities under inspection in accordance with relevant regulations. For samples remaining after inspection, the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authorities shall notify the relevant units to retrieve them within a specified period; if not retrieved within the time limit, the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authorities shall dispose of them.

Original Chinese第三十五条

进出口商品的报检人对出入境检验检疫机构作出的检验结果有异议的,可以自收到检验结果之日起15日内,向作出检验结果的出入境检验检疫机构或者其上级出入境检验检疫机构以至海关总署申请复验,受理复验的出入境检验检疫机构或者海关总署应当自收到复验申请之日起60日内作出复验结论。技术复杂,不能在规定期限内作出复验结论的,经本机构负责人批准,可以适当延长,但是延长期限最多不超过30日。

TranslationArticle 35

If the applicant for inspection of import and export commodities disagrees with the inspection results made by the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authorities, the applicant may, within 15 days from the date of receiving the inspection results, apply for re-inspection to the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority that made the inspection results, its superior entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority, or the General Administration of Customs. The entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority or the General Administration of Customs that accepts the re-inspection application shall make a re-inspection conclusion within 60 days from the date of receiving the re-inspection application. If the technology is complex and a re-inspection conclusion cannot be made within the prescribed time limit, the period may be appropriately extended with the approval of the head of the authority, but the extension shall not exceed 30 days at most.

Original Chinese第三十六条

海关总署或者出入境检验检疫机构根据进出口商品检验工作的需要,可以指定符合规定资质条件的国内外检测机构承担出入境检验检疫机构委托的进出口商品检测。被指定的检测机构经检查不符合规定要求的,海关总署或者出入境检验检疫机构可以取消指定。

TranslationArticle 36

The General Administration of Customs or the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authorities may, based on the needs of import and export commodity inspection work, designate domestic or foreign testing institutions that meet the prescribed qualification requirements to undertake the inspection of import and export commodities entrusted by the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authorities. If a designated testing institution is found to not meet the required standards upon inspection, the General Administration of Customs or the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authorities may cancel the designation.

Original Chinese第三十七条

对检验机构的检验鉴定业务活动有异议的,可以向海关总署或者出入境检验检疫机构投诉。

TranslationArticle 37

If there is any objection to the inspection and appraisal activities of an inspection institution, a complaint may be filed with the General Administration of Customs or the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority.

Original Chinese第三十八条

海关总署、出入境检验检疫机构实施监督管理或者对涉嫌违反进出口商品检验法律、行政法规的行为进行调查,有权查阅、复制当事人的有关合同、发票、账簿以及其他有关资料。出入境检验检疫机构对有根据认为涉及人身财产安全、健康、环境保护项目不合格的进出口商品,经本机构负责人批准,可以查封或者扣押。

TranslationArticle 38

When conducting supervision and administration or investigating suspected violations of import and export commodity inspection laws and administrative regulations, the General Administration of Customs and the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authorities have the right to consult and copy the relevant contracts, invoices, account books, and other relevant materials of the parties. The entry-exit inspection and quarantine authorities may, with the approval of the head of the authority, seal or detain import and export commodities that are reasonably believed to be non-compliant in terms of personal safety, property safety, health, or environmental protection.

Original Chinese第三十九条

海关总署、出入境检验检疫机构应当根据便利对外贸易的需要,采取有效措施,简化程序,方便进出口。

TranslationArticle 39

The General Administration of Customs and the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authorities shall, based on the needs of facilitating foreign trade, take effective measures to simplify procedures and facilitate import and export.

Original Chinese

办理进出口商品报检、检验、鉴定等手续,符合条件的,可以采用电子数据文件的形式。

Translation

When handling procedures such as declaration, inspection, and appraisal of import and export commodities, if conditions are met, electronic data files may be used.

Original Chinese第四十条

出入境检验检疫机构依照有关法律、行政法规的规定,签发出口货物普惠制原产地证明、区域性优惠原产地证明、专用原产地证明。

TranslationArticle 40

The entry-exit inspection and quarantine authorities shall, in accordance with the provisions of relevant laws and administrative regulations, issue Generalized System of Preferences certificates of origin, regional preferential certificates of origin, and special certificates of origin for export goods.

Original Chinese

出口货物一般原产地证明的签发,依照有关法律、行政法规的规定执行。

Translation

The issuance of general certificates of origin for export goods shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of relevant laws and administrative regulations.

Original Chinese第四十一条

出入境检验检疫机构对进出保税区、出口加工区等海关特殊监管区域的货物以及边境小额贸易进出口商品的检验管理,由海关总署另行制定办法。

TranslationArticle 41

The inspection management of goods entering and leaving bonded zones, export processing zones, and other special customs supervision areas, as well as import and export commodities under border small trade, by the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authorities, shall be separately formulated by the General Administration of Customs.

Original Chinese第五章

法律责任

TranslationChapter V

Legal Liability

Original Chinese第四十二条

擅自销售、使用未报检或者未经检验的属于法定检验的进口商品,或者擅自销售、使用应当申请进口验证而未申请的进口商品的,由出入境检验检疫机构没收违法所得,并处商品货值金额5%以上20%以下罚款;构成犯罪的,依法追究刑事责任。

TranslationArticle 42

Whoever, without authorization, sells or uses import commodities subject to statutory inspection that have not been declared for inspection or have not been inspected, or sells or uses import commodities for which an import verification application should have been made but has not been made, shall be confiscated of illegal gains by the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority and fined not less than 5% but not more than 20% of the value of the commodities; if a crime is constituted, criminal liability shall be pursued according to law.

Original Chinese第四十三条

擅自出口未报检或者未经检验的属于法定检验的出口商品,或者擅自出口应当申请出口验证而未申请的出口商品的,由出入境检验检疫机构没收违法所得,并处商品货值金额5%以上20%以下罚款;构成犯罪的,依法追究刑事责任。

TranslationArticle 43

Whoever, without authorization, exports export commodities subject to statutory inspection that have not been declared for inspection or have not been inspected, or exports export commodities for which an export verification application should have been made but has not been made, shall be confiscated of illegal gains by the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority and fined not less than 5% but not more than 20% of the value of the commodities; if a crime is constituted, criminal liability shall be pursued according to law.

Original Chinese第四十四条

销售、使用经法定检验、抽查检验或者验证不合格的进口商品,或者出口经法定检验、抽查检验或者验证不合格的商品的,由出入境检验检疫机构责令停止销售、使用或者出口,没收违法所得和违法销售、使用或者出口的商品,并处违法销售、使用或者出口的商品货值金额等值以上3倍以下罚款;构成犯罪的,依法追究刑事责任。

TranslationArticle 44

Whoever sells or uses imported commodities that have failed statutory inspection, random inspection, or verification, or exports commodities that have failed statutory inspection, random inspection, or verification, shall be ordered by the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority to stop selling, using, or exporting, and shall have the illegal gains and the commodities illegally sold, used, or exported confiscated, and shall be fined not less than the value of the commodities illegally sold, used, or exported but not more than three times that value; if a crime is constituted, criminal liability shall be pursued according to law.

Original Chinese第四十五条

进出口商品的收货人、发货人、代理报检企业或者出入境快件运营企业、报检人员不如实提供进出口商品的真实情况,取得出入境检验检疫机构的有关证单,或者对法定检验的进出口商品不予报检,逃避进出口商品检验的,由出入境检验检疫机构没收违法所得,并处商品货值金额5%以上20%以下罚款。

TranslationArticle 45

If the consignee, consignor, agent declaration enterprise, or express delivery operator of imported or exported commodities, or the declaration personnel, fails to truthfully provide the actual situation of the imported or exported commodities, obtains relevant certificates from the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority, or fails to declare for statutory inspection of imported or exported commodities, thereby evading import and export commodity inspection, the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority shall confiscate the illegal gains and impose a fine of not less than 5% but not more than 20% of the value of the commodities.

Original Chinese

进出口商品的收货人或者发货人委托代理报检企业、出入境快件运营企业办理报检手续,未按照规定向代理报检企业、出入境快件运营企业提供所委托报检事项的真实情况,取得出入境检验检疫机构的有关证单的,对委托人依照前款规定予以处罚。

Translation

If the consignee or consignor of imported or exported commodities entrusts an agent declaration enterprise or express delivery operator to handle declaration procedures, but fails to provide the true situation of the entrusted declaration matters to the agent declaration enterprise or express delivery operator as required, and obtains relevant certificates from the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority, the principal shall be punished in accordance with the preceding paragraph.

Original Chinese

代理报检企业、出入境快件运营企业、报检人员对委托人所提供情况的真实性未进行合理审查或者因工作疏忽,导致骗取出入境检验检疫机构有关证单的结果的,由出入境检验检疫机构对代理报检企业、出入境快件运营企业处2万元以上20万元以下罚款。

Translation

If the agent declaration enterprise, express delivery operator, or declaration personnel fails to conduct a reasonable review of the truthfulness of the situation provided by the principal or, due to negligence, results in obtaining relevant certificates from the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority by fraud, the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority shall impose a fine of not less than 20,000 yuan but not more than 200,000 yuan on the agent declaration enterprise or express delivery operator.

Original Chinese第四十六条

伪造、变造、买卖或者盗窃检验证单、印章、标志、封识、货物通关单或者使用伪造、变造的检验证单、印章、标志、封识、货物通关单,构成犯罪的,依法追究刑事责任;尚不够刑事处罚的,由出入境检验检疫机构责令改正,没收违法所得,并处商品货值金额等值以下罚款。

TranslationArticle 46

Whoever forges, alters, buys, sells, or steals inspection certificates, seals, marks, seals, or customs clearance documents, or uses forged or altered inspection certificates, seals, marks, seals, or customs clearance documents, if a crime is constituted, criminal liability shall be pursued according to law; if the act is not serious enough for criminal punishment, the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority shall order correction, confiscate illegal gains, and impose a fine not exceeding the value of the commodities.

Original Chinese第四十七条

擅自调换出入境检验检疫机构抽取的样品或者出入境检验检疫机构检验合格的进出口商品的,由出入境检验检疫机构责令改正,给予警告;情节严重的,并处商品货值金额10%以上50%以下罚款。

TranslationArticle 47

Whoever, without authorization, replaces samples drawn by the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority or imported or exported commodities that have passed inspection by the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority shall be ordered by the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority to correct and given a warning; if the circumstances are serious, a fine of not less than 10% but not more than 50% of the value of the commodities shall also be imposed.

Original Chinese第四十八条

进口或者出口国家实行卫生注册登记管理而未获得卫生注册登记的生产企业生产的食品的,由出入境检验检疫机构责令停止进口或者出口,没收违法所得,并处商品货值金额10%以上50%以下罚款。

TranslationArticle 48

Whoever imports or exports food produced by a production enterprise that is subject to national health registration management but has not obtained health registration shall be ordered by the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority to stop importing or exporting, confiscate illegal gains, and impose a fine of not less than 10% but not more than 50% of the value of the commodities.

Original Chinese

已获得卫生注册登记的进出口食品生产企业,经检查不符合规定要求的,由海关总署或者出入境检验检疫机构责令限期整改;整改仍未达到规定要求或者有其他违法行为,情节严重的,吊销其卫生注册登记证书。

Translation

If an imported or exported food production enterprise that has obtained health registration is found to be non-compliant with the requirements upon inspection, the General Administration of Customs or the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority shall order rectification within a time limit; if rectification still fails to meet the requirements or there are other illegal acts with serious circumstances, the health registration certificate shall be revoked.

Original Chinese第四十九条

进口可用作原料的固体废物,国外供货商、国内收货人未取得注册登记,或者未进行装运前检验的,按照国家有关规定责令退货;情节严重的,由出入境检验检疫机构并处10万元以上100万元以下罚款。

TranslationArticle 49

If solid waste intended to be used as raw materials is imported, and the foreign supplier or domestic consignee has not obtained registration, or has not undergone pre-shipment inspection, the goods shall be ordered to be returned in accordance with relevant state regulations; if the circumstances are serious, the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority shall also impose a fine of not less than 100,000 yuan but not more than 1,000,000 yuan.

Original Chinese

已获得注册登记的可用作原料的固体废物的国外供货商、国内收货人违反国家有关规定,情节严重的,由出入境检验检疫机构撤销其注册登记。

Translation

If a foreign supplier or domestic consignee of solid waste intended to be used as raw materials that has obtained registration violates relevant state regulations with serious circumstances, the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority shall revoke its registration.

Original Chinese

进口国家允许进口的旧机电产品未按照规定进行装运前检验的,按照国家有关规定予以退货;情节严重的,由出入境检验检疫机构并处100万元以下罚款。

Translation

If used mechanical and electrical products that are allowed to be imported by the importing country are not subject to pre-shipment inspection as required, they shall be returned according to relevant state regulations; if the circumstances are serious, the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority shall also impose a fine of not more than 1 million yuan.

Original Chinese第五十条

提供或者使用未经出入境检验检疫机构鉴定的出口危险货物包装容器的,由出入境检验检疫机构处10万元以下罚款。

TranslationArticle 50

Whoever provides or uses export dangerous goods packaging containers that have not been appraised by the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority shall be fined not more than 100,000 yuan by the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority.

Original Chinese

提供或者使用经出入境检验检疫机构鉴定不合格的包装容器装运出口危险货物的,由出入境检验检疫机构处20万元以下罚款。

Translation

Whoever provides or uses packaging containers that have been appraised as unqualified by the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority for the shipment of export dangerous goods shall be fined not more than 200,000 yuan by the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority.

Original Chinese第五十一条

提供或者使用未经出入境检验检疫机构适载检验的集装箱、船舱、飞机、车辆等运载工具装运易腐烂变质食品、冷冻品出口的,由出入境检验检疫机构处10万元以下罚款。

TranslationArticle 51

Whoever provides or uses containers, holds, aircraft, vehicles, or other means of transport that have not undergone fitness inspection by the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority for the shipment of perishable ordeteriorate food or frozen products for export shall be fined not more than 100,000 yuan by the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority.

Original Chinese

提供或者使用经出入境检验检疫机构检验不合格的集装箱、船舱、飞机、车辆等运载工具装运易腐烂变质食品、冷冻品出口的,由出入境检验检疫机构处20万元以下罚款。

Translation

Whoever provides or uses containers, holds, aircraft, vehicles, or other means of transport that have been inspected and found unqualified by the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority for the shipment of perishable ordeteriorate food or frozen products for export shall be fined not more than 200,000 yuan by the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority.

Original Chinese第五十二条

擅自调换、损毁出入境检验检疫机构加施的商检标志、封识的,由出入境检验检疫机构处5万元以下罚款。

TranslationArticle 52

Whoever, without authorization, alters or damages the commodity inspection marks or seals affixed by the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority shall be fined not more than 50,000 yuan by the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority.

Original Chinese第五十三条

从事进出口商品检验鉴定业务的检验机构违反国家有关规定,扰乱检验鉴定秩序的,由出入境检验检疫机构责令改正,没收违法所得,可以并处10万元以下罚款,海关总署或者出入境检验检疫机构可以暂停其6个月以内检验鉴定业务。

TranslationArticle 53

If an inspection agency engaged in import and export commodity inspection business violates relevant state regulations and disrupts the inspection and appraisal order, the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority shall order it to make corrections, confiscate its illegal gains, and may also impose a fine of not more than 100,000 yuan; the General Administration of Customs or the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority may suspend its inspection and appraisal business for up to six months.

Original Chinese第五十四条

代理报检企业、出入境快件运营企业违反国家有关规定,扰乱报检秩序的,由出入境检验检疫机构责令改正,没收违法所得,可以处10万元以下罚款,海关总署或者出入境检验检疫机构可以暂停其6个月以内代理报检业务。

TranslationArticle 54

If an agent declaration enterprise or an express delivery operation enterprise for entry-exit goods violates relevant state regulations and disrupts the declaration order, the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority shall order it to make corrections, confiscate its illegal gains, and may impose a fine of not more than 100,000 yuan; the General Administration of Customs or the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority may suspend its agent declaration business for up to six months.

Original Chinese第五十五条

出入境检验检疫机构的工作人员滥用职权,故意刁难当事人的,徇私舞弊,伪造检验结果的,或者玩忽职守,延误检验出证的,依法给予行政处分;违反有关法律、行政法规规定签发出口货物原产地证明的,依法给予行政处分,没收违法所得;构成犯罪的,依法追究刑事责任。

TranslationArticle 55

If a staff member of the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority abuses their power, deliberately makes things difficult for the parties, engages in malpractice for personal gain, forges inspection results, or neglects their duty, delaying inspection and issuance of certificates, they shall be given administrative sanctions according to law; if they issue certificates of origin for export goods in violation of relevant laws and administrative regulations, they shall be given administrative sanctions according to law and their illegal gains shall be confiscated; if the act constitutes a crime, criminal liability shall be pursued according to law.

Original Chinese第五十六条

出入境检验检疫机构对没收的商品依法予以处理所得价款、没收的违法所得、收缴的罚款,全部上缴国库。

TranslationArticle 56

The proceeds from the disposal of confiscated goods, the confiscated illegal gains, and the fines collected by the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority shall all be turned over to the state treasury.

Original Chinese第六章

附  则

TranslationChapter VI

Supplementary Provisions

Original Chinese第五十七条

当事人对出入境检验检疫机构、海关总署作出的复验结论、处罚决定不服的,可以依法申请行政复议,也可以依法向人民法院提起诉讼。

TranslationArticle 57

If a party is not satisfied with the re-inspection conclusion or penalty decision made by the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority or the General Administration of Customs, it may apply for administrative reconsideration according to law, or file a lawsuit with the people's court according to law.

Original Chinese

当事人逾期不履行处罚决定,又不申请行政复议或者向人民法院提起诉讼的,作出处罚决定的机构可以申请人民法院强制执行。

Translation

If a party fails to comply with the penalty decision within the time limit and does not apply for administrative reconsideration or file a lawsuit with the people's court, the authority that made the penalty decision may apply to the people's court for compulsory enforcement.

Original Chinese第五十八条

出入境检验检疫机构实施法定检验、依法设立的检验机构办理检验鉴定业务,按照国家有关规定收取费用。

TranslationArticle 58

The entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority shall charge fees for statutory inspection, and the inspection institution established according to law shall charge fees for inspection and appraisal business, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the state.

Original Chinese第五十九条

本条例自2005年12月1日起施行。1992年10月7日国务院批准、1992年10月23日原国家进出口商品检验局发布的《中华人民共和国进出口商品检验法实施条例》同时废止。

TranslationArticle 59

These Regulations shall come into force as of December 1, 2005. The Regulations on the Implementation of the Law of the People's Republic of China on Import and Export Commodity Inspection approved by the State Council on October 7, 1992 and promulgated by the former State Administration of Import and Export Commodity Inspection on October 23, 1992 shall be repealed simultaneously.