What qualifications are required for the import of hazardous chemicals?

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2024-05-15 14:39

The import of hazardous chemicals requires a series of qualifications and conditions to ensure the safety and compliance of the import process. The following are the main qualifications and conditions required for the import of hazardous chemicals summarized by Xinanrun Consulting:

1. Enterprise qualification: Importers must have a valid business license and allow them to conduct relevant import and export business. In addition, importers need to have import and export rights, which usually require filing with the commercial department and obtaining import and export rights.

2. Dangerous goods business license: For enterprises dealing in hazardous chemicals, they must obtain a hazardous chemical business license issued by the local production safety supervision and management department. Starting from January 1, 2024, enterprises importing hazardous chemicals will also need to apply to the emergency management department where the enterprise is located for the "Hazardous Chemicals Business License" to apply for the "Hazardous Chemicals Registration Certificate". Enterprises and products without hazardous chemicals registration certificates will not be allowed to import.

3. Import and export goods consignor filing: Importers need to file in the customs, become a legitimate consignee and consignor, and obtain customs codes.

Professional knowledge and skills: Importers should understand the nature of dangerous goods, the degree of harm, transport requirements, etc., and have the appropriate handling and management capabilities.

In addition to the above qualifications, imported hazardous chemicals also need to meet the following requirements:

Qualification documents: Importers are required to submit corresponding qualification documents to prove their qualification and ability to import hazardous chemicals.

Relevant certificates: Imported hazardous chemicals also need to provide corresponding certificates, such as dangerous goods transport certificate, quality certificate, certificate of origin, etc. These certificates are important supporting documents for the import of hazardous chemicals and need to ensure their authenticity and validity.

Relevant customs declaration information: customs clearance documents, contracts of carriage, invoices, safety data sheets and other relevant information are required for customs declaration. Among them, the safety data sheet is an important document of hazardous chemicals, the content must be true and accurate, including dangerous goods classification, composition and hazards, packaging and shipping methods and other information.

Origin requirements: Importers need to understand the laws and regulations of the country or region where the imported hazardous chemicals are located to ensure that they meet the import requirements. Some countries and regions may require that the labels and instructions of hazardous chemicals must be written in a specific language, or there are special regulations on the packaging, storage and transportation of hazardous chemicals.

Classification and identification of dangerous goods: enterprises need to classify dangerous goods according to their types and special properties, and mark clear identification symbols or text information on labels and instructions.

Safety management requirements: enterprises should understand the physical and chemical properties of dangerous goods, formulate safety management plans that meet the requirements, and ensure the safety of the operation process.

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