Chinese cross-border sellers’ compliance risks are not limited to destination countries β China’s own export controls and customs inspections are increasingly stringent. From dual-use item licenses to commodity inspection (B-code), from export control law to the Entity List β every step matters. This article covers China-side compliance essentials.
1. China Export Control Law Framework
The Export Control Law of the PRC (effective December 2020) establishes a comprehensive system: control lists + temporary controls + catch-all controls. Key regulated items:
- Dual-use items (military + civilian applications)
- Military products
- Nuclear materials and technology
- Other items related to national security
- Technologies and data related to controlled items
2. License-Required Categories
| Category | Regulation | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Dual-Use Items | MOFCOM Catalog | Certain chemicals, electronics, materials |
| Steel Products (2026 new) | MOFCOM Announcement | 300 HS codes requiring export license |
| Rare Earth & Minerals | MOFCOM/State Council | Tungsten, tellurium, bismuth, molybdenum, indium (25 metals) |
| Military Products | SASTIND | Weapons, military equipment |
3. Customs Inspection: Commodity Inspection (B-Code)
Products with HS codes flagged with supervision condition “B” require export commodity inspection before customs clearance. Common categories: food contact materials, chemicals, certain electronics, textiles, toys. Five common pitfalls:
- Assuming “no inspection needed” without checking HS code
- Using proxy clearance without proper documentation
- Missing inspection certificates at loading port
- Confusion between commodity inspection and customs inspection
- Delayed application causing shipment delays
4. Customs Supervision Codes (Trade Modes)
| Code | Name | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| 0110 | General Trade | Standard B2B export |
| 9610 | Cross-Border E-Commerce B2C | Direct mail/small parcel |
| 9710 | Cross-Border E-Commerce B2B Direct | B2B e-commerce |
| 9810 | Cross-Border E-Commerce B2B Export Warehouse | Overseas warehouse model |
| 1210 | Bonded E-Commerce | Bonded warehouse import |
| 1039 | Market Procurement Trade | Small-batch mixed goods |
Choosing the wrong code means tax rebate failure + customs penalties. β Contact Yinrui for export compliance support
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