The "Customs Clearance Password" for Chemical Import Declaration: How Can Changzhou Enterprises Avoid These Pitfalls?

"Mr. Zhang's container was stuck at the customs for half a month, causing a loss of tens of thousands of yuan per day." "Ms. Li's declaration was returned due to incomplete materials, and her order was on the verge of default."... Behind these real cases, they all point to the same problem: the complexity and professionalism of chemical product import declaration. As an important chemical industry cluster in the Yangtze River Delta, a large number of enterprises in Changzhou need to handle the import of chemical raw materials and special materials every year. This article will break down the key links of chemical import declaration in Changzhou for you, helping you master the "password" for efficient customs clearance.

Different from ordinary commodities, there are significant differences in the import of chemical products:

• Stringent Supervision: Involves 12 types of special documents such as MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) and GHS labels
• Complex Classification: The same product name may be classified into different HS codes due to different component ratios
• Time - sensitive: Some raw materials have strict requirements for storage conditions, and port detention may lead to qualitative changes

Take a paint enterprise served by Zhongshitong as an example. The imported epoxy resin did not indicate the volatile organic compound content, resulting in the need to re - conduct a hazardous characteristic classification and identification, delaying the production plan by 22 days.

Relying on the Yangtze River Deep - water Port and the Comprehensive Bonded Zone, Changzhou ports have unique advantages:

• The Yangtze River Delta integrated customs clearance cooperation mechanism, which improves inspection efficiency by 40%
• Fast - track for health quarantine of special items (applicable to raw materials for biomedical products)
• The first pilot of the chemical classification database in the country
• 24 - hour emergency customs clearance service window

However, it is worth noting that 63% of the cases of inaccurate chemical product declarations seized by Changzhou Customs in 2023 were due to classification errors during enterprises' self - declarations.

Choosing professional customs declaration services can not only avoid risks but also create hidden value:

• Pre - classification service: Lock the HS code 3 - 5 working days in advance
• Tariff planning: Save 3 - 17% of costs by using the free trade agreement tariff rate
• Emergency handling: Standardized response to emergencies such as dangerous goods leakage
• Full - process traceability: Digital tracking from pre - shipment inspection to warehousing
• Compliance training: Interpretation of regulatory policies updated quarterly

Through Zhongshitong's tariff research service, a new material enterprise re - classified its imported catalyst, reducing its annual tariff expenditure by 2.86 million yuan.

Before starting the import process, it is recommended to check against the following list:

• □ Have you obtained the import chemical registration certificate (for hazardous chemicals)
• □ Does the MSDS contain both Chinese and English versions and the 16 elements required by the customs
• □ Does the packaging meet the IMDG (International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code) standard
• □ Is the test report within the validity period (usually 1 year)
• □ Does the declared price include hidden costs such as commissions and royalties

For chemical enterprises in Changzhou, we suggest: find professionals in the short term, build a system in the medium term, and cultivate talents in the long term. Scan the QR code at the end of the article immediately to obtain the White Paper on Chemical Imports in Changzhou, which contains the latest customs test indicators and typical case analyses. Have you ever had any "peculiar" experiences in chemical declaration? Welcome to share your customs clearance stories in the comment section.