Guide to Adjustments in the Filing and Customs Clearance Process for the New Version of the Mandatory Product Catalogue

Interpretation of Adjustments to the Compulsory Product Catalog and Customs Clearance Procedures

Recently, relevant departments in our country have adjusted the compulsory product catalog with the aim of better regulating the market and protecting consumer rights. This adjustment involves multiple fields, including environmental protection, safety, and health. For related enterprises, it is essential to promptly understand these changes and declare products according to the new catalog. At the same time, there have been some changes in China's customs clearance procedures recently. It is crucial for import and export enterprises to understand and adapt to the new declaration process.

I. Adjustment of the Compulsory Product Catalog

This adjustment of the compulsory product catalog mainly focuses on areas such as environmental protection, safety, and health. In terms of environmental protection, restrictions on harmful substances have been added; in terms of safety, higher requirements have been imposed on product safety performance; and in terms of health, supervision over health supplements and medical devices has been strengthened. These adjustments aim to raise the market entry threshold, protect consumer rights, and promote healthy market development.

In response to this adjustment, enterprises need to declare products according to the new catalog. The general declaration process includes

1. Log in to the relevant website, download, and understand the new catalog;

2. Based on the requirements of the new catalog, conduct testing and certification for relevant products;

3. Prepare application materials, including product manuals, test reports, and certification certificates;

4. Declare at the required time and place.

It should be noted that the declaration process may require payment of certain fees, so enterprises need to budget and prepare for payments.

II. Adjustment of Customs Clearance Procedures

Recently, China's customs clearance procedures have also been adjusted, mainly to improve efficiency and optimize the experience of import and export enterprises. Specific changes include

1. Simplifying declaration procedures and shortening customs clearance times;

2. Supporting paperless customs clearance to reduce cumbersome procedures;

3. Optimizing logistics distribution and improving logistics efficiency.

For import and export enterprises, understanding and adapting to the new declaration process is crucial. The specific declaration process can refer to the following steps

1. Confirm cargo information, including name, quantity, declared value, etc.;

2. Log in to the relevant website and make an electronic declaration;

3. Wait for customs review, and if there are no problems, the goods can be released;

4. Collaborate with logistics companies to arrange cargo delivery.

Import and export enterprises also need to pay attention to the latest policies of customs and promptly understand changes in customs clearance procedures.

Summary In response to the adjustment of the compulsory product catalog and customs clearance procedures, enterprises need to closely monitor policy changes, declare products according to the requirements of the new catalog, and adapt to the new customs clearance process. During the declaration process, enterprises need to budget and prepare for payments and pay attention to customs policies to ensure smooth customs clearance. At the same time, enterprises also need to continuously improve product quality and service levels to meet the needs of the market and consumers, achieving sustainable development.