I. Commodity Inspection and Quarantine
Commodity Inspection and Quarantine by the State General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (referred to as Commodity Inspection and Quarantine) is responsible for the implementation of a kind of inspection activities. Commodity inspection mainly focuses on the quality of goods, specifications, quantity, weight, packaging and so on whether it is in line with the contract provisions and national standards to ensure the quality and safety of goods. Commodity inspection usually occurs in the goods factory, before shipment or after arriving in the importing country at a certain stage, its purpose is to protect the rights and interests of consumers, to prevent unqualified goods into the market.
Two, customs inspection
Customs inspection is responsible for the implementation of a regulatory activity by the Customs Department. Customs inspection is to ensure the legitimacy of import and export goods, to prevent smuggling, tax evasion and violation of state import and export control. Customs inspection usually involves verification of the quantity, variety, value and origin of the goods, and may include such means as unpacking, sampling and testing. Customs inspection occurs in the import and export of goods at the gate, is an important part of customs supervision.
Three, the difference between the two
Commercial inspection and customs inspection of the main difference is that its purpose and focus is different. Commodity inspection is concerned about the quality and safety of goods, while the customs inspection is concerned about the legality of goods and tax issues. In addition, the executive body and legal basis of the two are also different. Commodity inspection and inspection by the State General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine is responsible for, based on the "Chinese People's Republic of China *** and the State Import and Export Commodity Inspection Law" and other relevant laws and regulations; and customs inspection by the Customs Department is responsible for, based on the "Chinese People's Republic of China *** and the State Customs Law" and other relevant laws and regulations.
In summary:
Commercial inspection and customs inspection are two important regulatory aspects of international trade, they each assume different functions and purposes. Commodity inspection mainly focuses on the quality and safety of goods, while customs inspection focuses on the legality of goods and tax issues. Enterprises in the import and export business should fully understand and comply with the relevant provisions to ensure the smooth progress of trade activities.
Legal basis:
"Chinese People's Republic of China*** and the State Import and Export Commodity Inspection Law"
Article 5 stipulates:
Import and export commodities are not allowed to be sold or used without inspection; if they have already been sold or used, they shall be recovered, destroyed or ordered to stop selling or using them, and confiscate the illegal proceeds and the illegally sold commodities and impose a fine of up to the amount of the value of the goods sold illegally The amount of the value of the goods and impose a fine of less than the equivalent value; constitutes a crime, shall be investigated for criminal responsibility.
"Chinese People's **** and State Customs Law"
Article 24 provides:
The consignee of imported goods, the consignor of exported goods shall truthfully declare to the Customs, the import and export licenses and relevant documents. State restrictions on the import and export of goods without import and export licenses, shall not be released, the specific treatment provided by the State Council. Consignee of imported goods should be declared within fourteen days from the date of entry of the means of transportation, the consignor of exported goods, except for special permission of the Customs should be in the arrival of the goods in the customs supervision area, the shipment of twenty-four hours before the Customs, to the Customs declaration. Imported goods picked up by the consignee or exported goods by the consignor after shipment for export, the Customs found that under- or omission of taxes, the tax shall be paid or goods within one year from the date of release to the consignee or consignor to make up for the tax. Because the consignee or consignor violation of the provisions of the under- or omission of levy, the Customs within three years can be recovered.