In global trade, dangersChemicalsThe import and export of hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods is a highly regulated and strictly managed field, aimed at ensuring the safety of personnel, property and the environment. This article will explain in detail the relevant regulations, common problems, typical cases and warm reminders on hazardous chemicals, dangerous goods and their packaging, to help companies better manage risks and comply with regulations.
I. Definition of dangerous chemicals, dangerous goods and dangerous goods packaging
1. Definition of Dangerous Goods
According to the "Classification and Name Numbering of Dangerous Goods" (GB 6944-2012), dangerous goods refer to substances and articles with dangerous characteristics such as explosion, flammability, poison, infection, corrosion, radioactivity, etc., which are easy to cause personal injury, property damage or environmental pollution during transportation, storage, production, operation, use and disposal, and require special protection. The "List of Dangerous Goods" (GB 12268-2012) lists a total of 3,523 types of dangerous goods.
2. Definition of Hazardous Chemicals
According to Article 3 of the Regulations on the Safety Management of Hazardous Chemicals (State Council Decree No. 591), hazardous chemicals refer to highly toxic chemicals and other chemicals that are harmful to human body, facilities and environment, such as poison, corrosion, explosion, combustion and combustion-supporting properties. However, it does not include civilian explosive materials, fireworks, radioactive materials, nuclear energy materials and hazardous chemicals used in national defense scientific research and production. 2,828 chemicals listed in the Catalogue of Hazardous Chemicals (2015 Edition) are identified as hazardous chemicals.
3. Definition of dangerous goods packaging
Dangerous goods packaging refers to packaging containers for dangerous goods, including packaging containers with a capacity not exceeding 450 liters and a net weight not exceeding 400 kilograms, medium bulk containers, large containers (large packaging), etc. It also includes pressure vessels, spray cans and small gas containers, portable tanks and multi-element gas containers, etc.
It should be noted that the concept of dangerous goods is broader than that of hazardous chemicals. Some dangerous goods do not belong to hazardous chemicals, such as automobile airbags, lithium batteries, etc.
II. Common Questions about Customs Supervision
(1) 檢驗(yàn)檢疫名稱申報(bào)為危險(xiǎn)化學(xué)品,但未勾選"件裝危險(xiǎn)化學(xué)品"或"散裝危險(xiǎn)化學(xué)品";或檢驗(yàn)檢疫名稱申報(bào)為非危險(xiǎn)化學(xué)品,但勾選了"件裝危險(xiǎn)化學(xué)品"或"散裝危險(xiǎn)化學(xué)品"。
檢驗(yàn)檢疫名稱申報(bào)為危險(xiǎn)化學(xué)品,應(yīng)勾選"件裝危險(xiǎn)化學(xué)品"或"散裝危險(xiǎn)化學(xué)品";申報(bào)為"件裝危險(xiǎn)化學(xué)品"或"散裝危險(xiǎn)化學(xué)品",不應(yīng)選擇非危險(xiǎn)化學(xué)品的檢驗(yàn)檢疫名稱。
(2) 申報(bào)的"包裝UN標(biāo)記"未填寫。
"非危險(xiǎn)貨物"選擇為"否"時(shí),"UN編號(hào)""危險(xiǎn)類別""包裝類別"(散裝或特殊規(guī)定除外)和"包裝UN標(biāo)記"(散裝或特殊規(guī)定除外)等信息必須填寫;"非危險(xiǎn)貨物"選擇"是"時(shí),其他信息可為空。
(3) "危險(xiǎn)類別"與"檢驗(yàn)檢疫名稱"對(duì)應(yīng)的類別不一致。
"檢驗(yàn)檢疫名稱"顯示的危險(xiǎn)類別應(yīng)與"危險(xiǎn)貨物信息"欄中的"危險(xiǎn)類別"一致。
(4) "包裝UN標(biāo)記"反映的包裝類別低于"包裝類別"。
"包裝UN標(biāo)記"反映的包裝類別應(yīng)高于或等于"包裝類別"。
(5) The hazard category on the Safety Data Sheet of exported hazardous chemicals is inconsistent with the actual GHS classification of the goods.
The Safety Data Sheet should fully reflect the actual GHS hazard category of the declared goods and be consistent with the classification and identification report of the hazardous characteristics of the goods.
Enterprises that import and export hazardous chemicals and export dangerous goods must declare truthfully in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, conduct self-inspections against standards, and promptly rectify any problems found to ensure customs clearance of goods. Correct declaration, compliant packaging, and accurate safety data sheets are key factors in ensuring smooth import and export of hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods.