1. Core Definition

 

The Inspection Result Certificate for the Use of Transport Packages of Export Dangerous Goods (hereinafter referred to as the “Inspection Certificate”) is a legally binding qualification certificate issued by entry-exit inspection and quarantine authorities (now integrated into customs departments) with corresponding qualifications. It is based on laws, regulations and standards such as the “Commodity Inspection Law of the People’s Republic of China” and its implementing regulations, and the “General Technical Conditions for Transport Packages of Dangerous Goods” (GB 12463). The certificate is issued after performance verification and use adaptability testing of the transport packages used for export dangerous goods.

 

2. Core Functions

 

2.1 Necessary Document for Customs Clearance

 

When customs authorities supervise export dangerous goods, the Inspection Certificate is regarded as one of the core verification bases. Goods without this document or with an unqualified document cannot complete the customs clearance and release procedures.

 

2.2 Guarantee for Transportation Safety

 

The document certifies that the transport packages of dangerous goods meet relevant international and domestic safety standards, can withstand environmental impacts such as vibration, extrusion, and temperature changes during transportation, and can effectively prevent safety accidents such as cargo leakage, explosion, and poisoning.

 

2.3 Basis for Trade Compliance

 

In international trade, importing countries usually require exporters to provide packaging inspection certificates that comply with international conventions (such as the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code), the International Air Transport Association Dangerous Goods Regulations (IATA DGR), etc.). The Inspection Certificate is a key document to meet this compliance requirement.

 

3. Scope of Application

 

All dangerous goods that are included in the “Catalogue of Hazardous Chemicals” and the “Catalogue of Import and Export Commodities Subject to Inspection and Quarantine by Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Authorities” and need to be exported by sea, air, land transport (including railway and highway) must apply for use inspection of their transport packages and obtain this certificate, including but not limited to:

 

– Explosives (Class 1), gases (Class 2), flammable liquids (Class 3), flammable solids (Class 4);

 

– Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides (Class 5), toxic and infectious substances (Class 6);

 

– Corrosives (Class 8), miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles (Class 9);

 

– Chemical products, pesticides, pharmaceutical intermediates containing hazardous components, etc.

 

4. Handling Process

 

4.1 Preparation Before Application

 

1. Prepare basic materials: export contract, letter of credit, packing list, dangerous goods classification inspection report, inspection result certificate for transport package performance (applied by the package manufacturer);

 

2. Confirm package information: verify that the material, specification, model, and production batch number of the transport package are consistent with the performance inspection result certificate, and ensure that the package has printed dangerous goods packaging marks (such as UN number, dangerous category mark, etc.) as required;

 

3. Sample preparation: Prepare representative package samples and samples of the dangerous goods to be contained (if necessary) in accordance with customs requirements.

 

4.2 Submission of Application

 

Enterprises submit application materials through the “Single Window” or on-site to the local customs, fill in the “Application Form for Inspection of the Use of Transport Packages of Export Dangerous Goods”, and clarify key information such as cargo name, dangerous category, package type, and transportation method.

 

4.3 On-site Inspection and Laboratory Testing

 

Based on the application information, customs staff conduct on-site inspections on the appearance, structure, tightness, and mark printing of the transport packages; for those that need further performance verification, samples are sent to designated laboratories for drop, stacking, hydraulic pressure and other tests to verify the adaptability of the package to the goods.

 

4.4 Issuance of Certificate

 

If the inspection is qualified, the customs will issue the “Inspection Result Certificate for the Use of Transport Packages of Export Dangerous Goods” within the specified time limit; if the inspection is unqualified, a non-conformity notice will be issued, and the enterprise must rectify and reapply for inspection.

 

5. Key Notes

 

5.1 Validity Management

 

The validity period of the Inspection Certificate is usually 6 months from the date of issuance, and it is only applicable to the dangerous goods and transport packages corresponding to the batch of inspection. If the validity period expires or the cargo and package information changes, the inspection must be re-applied for.

 

5.2 Information Consistency Requirements

 

The information on the certificate, such as cargo name, dangerous category, UN number, package specification, and manufacturer, must be completely consistent with other trade and transportation documents such as customs declaration form, bill of lading, and dangerous goods declaration form to avoid customs clearance obstacles due to inconsistent information.

 

5.3 Adaptability to Transportation Mode

 

There are differences in the requirements for dangerous goods packaging among different transportation modes (sea, air, land). The transportation mode must be clarified when applying to ensure that the inspection result complies with the international and domestic rules corresponding to the transportation mode (such as IMDG Code for sea transportation and IATA DGR for air transportation).

 

5.4 Retention and Inspection for Reference

 

Enterprises must properly retain the original and copy of the Inspection Certificate, which can be inspected at any time during cargo transportation, customs inspection, importing country verification and other links. The retention period is recommended to be no less than 2 years after the completion of cargo transportation.

 

6. Common Problems

 

6.1 Can use inspection be applied for without performance inspection result certificate?

 

No. Performance inspection of transport packages is a prerequisite for use inspection. Only after obtaining a qualified performance inspection result certificate to prove that the package itself meets safety standards can the use inspection be applied for to verify the adaptability of the package to the goods.

 

6.2 Can damaged packages be reused and applied for inspection?

 

Repaired packages need to reapply for transport package performance inspection, and only after obtaining a qualification certificate can they reapply for use inspection; if the damage is too serious to be repaired, new packages must be replaced and relevant inspection procedures must be re-handled in accordance with the process.