Health Quarantine for Means of Transport: The "Health Passport" of International Trade

In the vast ocean of international trade, every ship and every aircraft carries countless commercial dreams. AndTransport Vehicle Health Quarantine CertificateThese dreams are smoothly cleared with the "Health Passport." As a veteran in the foreign trade industry with 20 years of experience, I fully understand the significance of this certificate—it not only determines whether goods can be delivered on time but also directly impacts a company's international reputation.

According to the Frontier Health and Quarantine Law of the Peoples Republic of China, all inbound and outbound transport vehicles must undergo health quarantine. Customs will issue different types of certificates based on quarantine results, including:

• Ship Entry Health Quarantine Certificate(C6-1)
• Transport Vehicle Exit Health Quarantine Certificate(C6-4)
• Means of Transport Quarantine Certificate(C6-6)
• Special certificate for direct cross-strait shippingShip Departure Health Quarantine Certificate(Z1-3-2), etc.

Certificate Application: Details Determine Success

Applying for health quarantine certificates may seem simple but actually contains hidden complexities. Based on my experience, 90% of delays stem from insufficient material preparation. Here are the key points:

Ship application materials:

• Maritime Health Declaration, General Declaration, Cargo Declaration (original copies)
• Crew list, passenger list (Note: Chinese crew members need to additionally provide health certificates)
• Copy of Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate (original must be verified)

Special requirements for aircraft categories:

• Employees traveling to/from epidemic risk areas must provide vaccination certificates
• Valid mosquito eradication certificates may be required in certain circumstances

Special reminder: All materials must passChinas Single Window in International Trade(https://www.singlewindow.cn)提交，這是海關(guān)唯一認可的電子申報平臺。

Clearance Process: Time Equals Money

Declaration time limits vary greatly for different transportation modes. Missing the time window may result in substantial port demurrage fees:

• Inbound vessels: Declaration required 24 hours before port arrival (for voyages under 24 hours, declare at departure)
• Outbound vessels: Declaration required within 4 hours before departure
• Aircraft: Declaration required 30 minutes before arrival/30 minutes before closing cabin doors for departure

I encountered a case where a company failed to update its crew list promptly, resulting in a 2-day vessel detention at port with $80,000 in demurrage fees alone. This fully demonstratesAccurate declarationthe importance.

Special Case Handling: Prevention is Better Than Cure

When a transport vehicle is identified as infected or suspected of infection, customs will issue a sanitary treatment notice. In such cases:

• Immediately cooperate with customs for sanitary treatment
• Reapply for quarantine certificates after treatment completion
• Promptly notify relevant parties to adjust logistics plans

Recommendations for foreign trade enterprises:

• EstablishedEmergency Plan, reserve 15% time buffer
• Maintain long-term cooperation with professional customs brokers
• Regularly attend customs policy briefings

Practical Advice: Wisdom from a Foreign Trade Veteran

Based on 20 years of practical experience, Ive summarized the following golden rules:

• Begin preparing declaration materials72 hours in advance
• EstablishedStandardized checklist, to avoid omissions
• Maintain electronic scansof all certificates, for easy access when needed
• Regularly inspect employeeHealth certificateValidity

Remember: In import/export trade,Prevention is always more economical than remediationSpending 1 hour carefully checking materials may save you 10 days of customs clearance time

For further consultation, you can call at any time12360 Customs Service Hotline, or directly contact the local customs office. May every foreign trade practitioner successfully obtain this crucial "health pass"!