Pre shipment inspection agreement is a multilateral trade agreement under the jurisdiction of the World Trade Organization (WTO). The agreement is applicable to the special inspection machine designated by the member governments through government authorization or government contracts. The agency shall classify the quantity, quality, price, and tariff of imported products within the territory of the exporter. Pre shipment inspection activities. The preshipment inspection certificate is the duty levied by the customs of the importing country and applied by the importer. An important basis for foreign exchange. If there is no pre shipment inspection certificate, the importer may be rejected by the customs of the importing country. Impose a fine of 1-2 times the FOB value of the goods, or be ordered to return the goods.
Generally speaking, pre shipment inspection is required for a single batch of export products with a value of more than US $2000. During the inspection, the goods shipped in full containers often need to be supervised by the inspection organization at the same time. National tools. There are differences in the pre shipment inspection policies of the entity. For details, please consult the websites of relevant institutions, such as the General Administration of quality supervision, inspection and Quarantine. The website of the Bureau and the inspection and Certification Group.
Which Countries Are Exported For Pre Shipment Inspection?
There are Egypt, Sierra Leone and Ethiopia, Russia, Algeria, and other countries entrust AQSIQ to carry out pre shipment inspection, which shall be carried out by local governments. Undertaken by the inspection and Quarantine Bureau. In addition, Turkey, Guinea, Burundi, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, and Canada. The governments of Namibia, Tanzania, Libya, Zimbabwe, Liberia, Morocco, and other countries have also formally submitted to the United Nations. AQSIQ has asked to help it implement pre shipment inspection, and a specific cooperation agreement is under negotiation. In addition, Kenya and Saudi Arabia are the main countries where China Inspection and certification group carries out pre shipment inspections in Thailand, Ecuador, Iran, etc.
How To Handle The Pre Shipment Inspection Certificate From The Inspection And Quarantine Department?
If the origin of goods and the port of shipment are in the same place (e.g. both in Ningbo), they can be directly sent to the local government. The inspection and Quarantine Bureau can obtain the pre-shipment inspection certificate at one time upon application. If the origin and port of shipment of the goods are different regions, it should be noted where the goods are loaded.
Container? If the goods are loaded into a container at the place of origin, the same procedure shall be handled. The goods are transported to the port and then loaded into the container. If the goods are packed in cartons, they shall first apply to the origin inspection and Quarantine Bureau and receive the certificate for certificate replacement of outbound goods. Cargo arrival port. After shipment, the certificate shall be replaced with the exit goods, and the application shall be submitted to the port inspection and Quarantine Bureau, and the pre shipment inspection certificate shall be issued by the port. Issued by the inspection and Quarantine Bureau.
What Should Export Enterprises Pay Attention To When Conducting Pre Shipment Inspection?
1. The inspection and quarantine department implements the registration and filing system, and only registered enterprises can apply for registration. Therefore, enterprises that have not yet registered with the inspection and Quarantine Bureau shall make relevant preparations in advance to avoid negative impact. It will affect the smooth progress of the trade contract.
2. When signing an export trade contract, the enterprise must master the technical law of the importing country on the quality of goods. Regulations and standards, quality terms must be established according to the national laws and standards of the importing country to avoid. Trade disputes are caused by non-compliance of the goods with the laws and standards of the importing country or returned by the local government.
3. When signing export trade contracts and performing specific contracts, enterprises should also give full consideration to packaging. The working procedures of pre shipment inspection shall be followed, and the production, inspection, and shipment shall be reasonably arranged, so as to obtain the shipment smoothly. Pre-shipment inspection certificate.
4. Goods exported to Sierra Leone, Ethiopia, and Egypt must be supervised. Including air transportation and bulk cargo.
5. If there are other problems, the enterprise can report to the local inspection and quarantine bureaus or inspection and certification groups. Consulting with local business departments.