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CHINA
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China officially announced emergency quarantine regulations
effective January 1, 2000. China will be requiring USDA
certification of heat treatment for all conifer (i.e.
pine, spruce, hemlock or fir) solid wood packing material
(SWPM) OR exporter certification that none of the packing
material in the shipment is conifer wood. The regulations
apply to both air and sea shipments. SWPM includes
but is not limited to, dunnage, crating, pallets, packing
blocks, drums, cases, spools and skids. Improperly certified
shipments are subject to one of three actions:
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The shipment can be returned to origin.
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The shipment can be separated from the packing material,
at the importer's expense. The packing material
would be destroyed.
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If the shipment cannot be separated from the packing
material and is not returned to origin, then both the
shipment and packing material would be destroyed.
For additional information concerning this topic visit Animal
and Plant Health Inspection Service from the USDA at www.aphis.usda.gov
and look under "hot Topics" on the home page.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Visa/Work Visa
- Foreign Expert Certificate
- Identity Card
- Residence Card/Permit
- Original Passport and Authorization Letter
- Residency Registration (to obtain Green Card)
- Application for Customs Sealed Letter (three copies)
- Letter of Employment Certification (preferably in Chinese)
from employer's registered China Office, or Chinese host
organization, certifying that Customer will be either personnel
of Foreign Resident Office, or Foreign Expert
- Detailed inventory in English (describing general carton
contents - PBO "packed by owner" and "misc."
not acceptable)
- Arrival Customs Declaration (to be completed by Customer
on arrival at port of entry)
- Application for import of personal effects (Import Permit)
- List of goods and quantity to be imported must be
in Chinese
- Must list all items planned for import within six
months from the date of approval of the application,
even if not contained in the first shipment
- Certificate of Origin may be required
- Customs Permit (must be approved prior to arrival of goods)
- Customs Permit and inventory must MATCH EXACTLY!!
- Health Certificate
- Full physical examination with blood test to prove
evidence of absence of communicable diseases, especially
AIDS
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- CUSTOMER MUST ARRIVE IN CHINA BEFORE SHIPMENT, IN
ORDER TO COMPLETE IMPORT FORMALITIES
- Personal registration of owner of the goods and employer's
registration must be approved before arrival of the shipment
- Used household goods and personal effects are dutiable
for Chinese persons holding a foreign passport and foreigners
entering China for an extended period of time (not holding
a Residence Card)
- Only one air and one sea shipment may be imported within
six months of Customer
- Shipments are subject to physical inspection by Customs
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
- Alcohol and tobacco products
- Foodstuff
- Office supplies and furniture must be for personal use
- Office equipment can not be imported as personal effects
and are dutiable (i.e. copiers and fax machines)
- Electrical/electronic items (new or used) are subject
to import duties (including computers) make, model, and
serial number must be on inventory
- One of each electrical/electronic item per customer may
be imported such as TVs, stereos, refrigerators, VCRs,
washer/dryer
- Audio cassette tapes, video cassette tapes, compact discs,
etc. (limited importation applies) will be inspected by
Customs Office
- Cordless or portable phones (Import Permit required)
- Radio transmitters and components
- Bicycles
- Oriental antiques and objects d'art must be declared in
detail, otherwise re-export might be prohibited
- Textiles and fabrics of wool, silk and artificial and
synthetic fibers and bedding
- Cosmetics
- Cameras, watches, clocks and their parts and accessories
- Small quantity of prescription medicines may be allowed
(with a copy of the prescription)
- Computers/printers only one of each item allowed
per customer
- Dutiable/restricted items must be clearly indicated on
the inventory and loaded last for easy access
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Weapons and ammunition
- Drugs or poisons
- Fresh food, especially meat
- Pornographic and subversive literature, films, tapes,
etc.
- Endangered and rare animals and their products
MOTOR VEHICLES
- Motorcycles are prohibited
- Privately owned vehicles are considered a luxury item
and are dutiable
- Restrictions and taxes depend on the type and size of
vehicle
- Subject to import duties of up to 200%
- Documents must be provided to support the age and value
of the auto
- Documents required:
- Written application to Customs Office
- Import Cargo Declaration
- Invoice
PETS
- Only one pet per Residence Permit, regulations for licensing
of dogs are complicated and strict
- Health Certificate and original Certificate of Rabies
Vaccination is required
- Subject to strict quarantine regulations
- Veterinary inspection must be arranged by owner upon arrival
NOTE - Customs regulations are
subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is
a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household
goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for
general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such
regulations are subject to change without notice, Rinkens Moving International
cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other
detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double
check with your local embassy or consulate.
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