On May 29, 2020, the party declared to Qinzhou Port Customs that it had imported a batch of "rain shelters", a total of 34 bags and 1 set, with a declared weight of 27,450 kg and a declaration of 53,81130 euros. However, during the customs inspection, it was found that the goods used natural wood fixing materials, but they were not reported to the customs for inspection as required.
Question] What laws and regulations did the parties violate?
According to Article 18 of the Regulations for the Implementation of the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Quarantine of Animals and Plants Entering and Leaving the Country, all inbound goods must be reported to the customs for inspection in accordance with the regulations, including the packaging materials of the goods. This provision was violated by the negligence of the parties who did not declare the goods to the customs for inspection using wooden packaging materials at the time of import declaration.
Processing Result].
In accordance with the provisions of Article 59 of the Regulations on the Implementation of the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Quarantine of Animals and Plants Entering and Leaving the Country, the Customs of Qinzhou Port decided to impose an administrative penalty on the parties concerned and fined them RMB 1,000. At the same time, the parties must apply to Nanning Customs for administrative reconsideration within 60 days from the date of service of the penalty decision, or file an administrative lawsuit in accordance with Article 44 of the Administrative Litigation Law of the People's Republic of China.
This case reminds all parties involved in the import and export of goods that they must strictly comply with the regulations of the Customs, especially the regulations on the inspection of packaging materials for goods. Any negligence can result in fines, return of goods, or even worse. In the future import and export business, it is necessary to deal with the inspection of goods more carefully and meticulously to avoid similar problems.