China Import Compliance

China Import Compliance Essentials

What to confirm before non-ferrous mineral products enter China: solid-waste classification, hazardous-element limits, radioactivity testing, certificates of origin and customs-code consistency.

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China Import Compliance

Key China Import Compliance Points

Before non-ferrous mineral products enter China, check in advance the solid-waste classification, hazardous-element limits, radioactivity testing, certificate of origin and consistency of the customs (HS) code.

Solid-Waste Identification

Secondary metals, impurity-bearing materials and offcuts need their import classification confirmed to avoid being treated as solid waste or restricted goods.

Hazardous-Element Limits

Pay particular attention to arsenic, cadmium, mercury, lead, fluorine and chlorine limits, and agree upfront on the over-limit penalty and return-handling mechanism.

Radiation & Safety Testing

Scrap metal, ore sands and cargo in port bonded warehouses should have radioactivity testing, container-loading photos and seal records prepared.

Certificate of origin and FORM E

Cargo from ASEAN countries can apply for FORM E to obtain the agreed tariff rate; confirm the issuing authority and that the goods description matches the invoice.

Customs code and declaration consistency

The HS code, product name, grade and inspection report must all match, so classification disputes do not hold up release and settlement.

The export process, FCA/FOB/CIF delivery terms, payment structures and port-channel details are set out on the two pages below.

Cooperation framework

Role positioning, the three cooperation models, the eight-step transaction process, payment structures and the standard document checklist.

View the cooperation framework

Delivery channel reference

Central Asia corridors, land-port FCA, rail-station FCA, sea FOB and China port bonded warehouses.

View the delivery channel reference

Not sure whether your cargo meets China's import requirements?

Provide the product name, grade, impurity and moisture data, cargo form and export country, and we will help pre-assess solid-waste classification, hazardous elements and testing requirements.