Importance of Dangerous Goods Export Packaging Inspection

As a seasoned foreign trade professional with 20 years of experience in import and export, I often encounter situations where companies' goods are detained at customs due to their lack of understanding of the packaging inspection requirements for dangerous goods.According to Article 17 of the Commodity Inspection Law,, packaging containers that have not passed certification are strictly prohibited from being used for hazardous goods exports. This is not only a legal requirement but also a crucial safety measure for international transportation.

In practice, Ive observed several common misconceptions among enterprises:

• Assuming standard packaging requirements apply to hazardous goods
• Overlooking the distinction between packaging performance certification and usage certification
• Unaware of packaging requirements corresponding to different hazard classes

Regulatory Basis and Basic Requirements

China implements adual inspection systemfor hazardous goods exports, requiring both packaging container performance certification and usage certification. The main regulatory references include:

• Article 17 of the Import and Export Commodity Inspection Law,
• Article 29 of the Implementation Regulations of the Commodity Inspection Law,
• UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods,

Specifically reminded:The Hazard Characteristics Identification Reportis the core document, which must be issued by a customs-recognized technical center and contains critical information such as UN numbers and hazard classification.

Preparations Before Application

Based on years of experience, I recommend companies prepare the following before applying:

• Confirm whether the product is listed in the Catalog of Hazardous Chemicals,
• Complete packaging container performance certification and obtain the test report
• Prepare complete factory inspection records and product compliance declarations
• Ensure sales contracts match declaration information

Common issue: A chemical company once facedexpired packaging container performance test reportand was required to retest, resulting in a 2-week delivery delay.

Detailed Application Process Analysis

The application process consists of online and offline stages:

Phase One: Online Declaration

• Please log in to the China International Trade Single Window or the "Internet + Customs" platform.
• Select "Exit Packaging Inspection" - "Dangerous Packaging Use" category.
• Accurately complete product information and inspection authority details
• Print the application form after generating the official inspection number

Phase Two: On-site Processing

Bring the following materials to the local customs office:

• Completed packaging inspection application form (original)
• Packaging performance test report
• Factory inspection record/product compliance declaration
• The Hazard Characteristics Identification Report
• Copy of the sales contract

Pro tip: VerifyMake an appointment in advancedocument completeness in advance to reduce on-site waiting time.

Key Precautions

From handling hundreds of cases, Ive summarized key points:

• Packaging-goods compatibility: Different hazard classes correspond to different packaging standards
• Label completeness: Must include UN marks, packaging codes and other required elements
• Document validity: Performance test reports typically have 1-year validity
• Sample representativeness: Submitted samples must match actual goods

Case study: A company was required to rework packaging due tomissing UN codes on packaging labels, incurring approximately 50,000 RMB in additional costs.

Use of Results Certificate and Subsequent Processes

After obtaining the Usage Certification Report:

• The report is mandatory for customs declaration
• Valid for 1 year (may be shorter under special circumstances)
• Requires reapplication for repeated use of same packaging containers
• Final packaging inspection should be conducted before export

Special note: Some destination countries may haveadditional requirements, so its advisable to research import country regulations in advance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on 12360 hotline consultation data, here are frequent Q&As:

• Q: Can standard packaging be modified for hazardous goods?
  A: Strictly prohibited - certified specialized packaging must be used
• Q: Is certification required for small sample shipments?
  A: Exempt within quantity limits, but must comply with special provisions in the Model Regulations,
• Q: Can damaged packaging be self-repaired?
  A: Must be repaired and re-inspected by the original manufacturer or authorized agency

Final reminder: Export of dangerous goods involvesMajor safety responsibilities, it is recommended that enterprises establish a comprehensive packaging management system and consult professional customs brokers or customs technical centers when necessary.