Recently, the customs has still frequently notified the cases of concealment of dangerous goods seized. It can be seen that there are still many consignors and freight forwarders who take chances, and take high risks to make profits.
Recently, customs issued a notification that three consecutive batches of false and concealed illegally exported fireworks and firecrackers were seized, totaling 4,160 containers with a total weight of 72.96 tons. These fireworks and firecrackers hidden in ordinary containers are like an "untimed bomb". There is a huge security risk.
It is reported that Shekou Customs has successively seized three batches of "non-reported" fireworks in the export freight channel. None of the goods telegraphed by the enterprise was exported, but the actual goods were all fireworks and firecrackers, with a total of 4160 containers and a total weight of 72.96 tons. After identification, fireworks and firecrackers belong to Class 1 dangerous goods (explosives). At present, the goods have been transferred to a warehouse in Liuyang under the supervision of the customs, pending further processing by the customs disposal department.
Customs reminder: Fireworks and firecrackers belong to Class 1 dangerous goods (explosives), which must be exported through specific ports, and must comply with the relevant national regulations on the transportation and storage of flammable and explosive dangerous goods. Customs will severely crack down on the illegal export of dangerous goods such as fireworks and firecrackers.
In addition, the customs also notified that they seized 8 tons of dangerous goods, which are batteries that were "not reported if involved in danger". And 875kg of dangerous chemical paraquat seized.
Recently, when the customs officers of Shekou Customs affiliated to Shenzhen Customs inspected a batch of goods exported in the form of cross-border e-commerce B2B direct export, and the Telex Release was "filter, wave plate", etc., they found 8 tons of batteries that had not been declared to the customs. The United Nations dangerous goods number is UN2800, which belongs to Class 8 of dangerous goods. At present, this batch of goods has been transferred to the customs disposal department for further processing.
When inspecting a batch of export goods at Qingshuihe Port, the customs officers of Mengding Customs affiliated to Kunming Customs found 35 barrels of undeclared blue barrels of unidentified liquid, totaling 875 kilograms. After identification, this batch of "unknown liquid" is paraquat, which belongs to the hazardous chemicals listed in the "Catalogue of Hazardous Chemicals".
Due to the continuous discovery of dangerous goods concealment and misreporting in recent months, major shipping companies have issued announcements to reiterate the strengthening of cargo concealment/missing/misdeclaration management, etc., and will impose heavy penalties on those who conceal dangerous goods. The highest shipping company penalty is 30,000USD/container! For details, please consult the relevant shipping company.
Recently, Matson issued a notice that the customer was cut off the spaces for concealing live products. The third-party inspection company entrusted by Matson has found another illegal warehouse that ignored the regulations and punishment measures. For the contracting party involved in the violation of the regulations, the corresponding penalty of cutting off the shipping space has been imposed, and the contracting party will face a one-month intensive spot check.
In recent years, under strict maritime investigations by the customs and heavy fines imposed on shipping companies, major ports still frequently seized dangerous goods and concealed major cases, and many relevant responsible persons have been taken criminal coercive measures. Once the illegal export of fireworks and firecrackers is seized, the companies involved will not only face economic losses, but in serious cases will bear corresponding criminal responsibilities according to law, and implicate freight forwarders and customs declaration companies.
It's not that dangerous goods cannot be exported, and we have arranged quite a few. Eyeshadow palettes, lipsticks, nail polish, other cosmetics, and even fireworks in the text, etc., as long as the documents are complete and the declaration is formal, there is no problem.
Concealment of goods is a great security risk, and there are many news about explosions in containers and ports caused by concealment of dangerous goods. Therefore, we have always reminded customers to declare to customs in accordance with formal channels, formal documents, and regulations. Although the required procedures and steps are complicated, this is not only responsible to the customer, but also our obligation as a freight forwarder.
Senghor Logistics would like to remind you that in 2023, the customs has been emphasizing the launch of the "Special Action to Combat False and Concealed Import and Export of Dangerous Goods". Customs, maritime affairs, shipping companies, etc. have been strictly investigating the concealment of dangerous goods and other behaviors! So please do not conceal the goods! Forward to know.
Post time: Aug-09-2023
