This article details the customs clearance process for importing Japanese solvents into Shanghai, including required documents, costs, and relevant requirements for hazardous goods import clearance.
Following the Japanese governments decision to discharge Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water into the sea starting August 24, 2023, China Customs immediately issued an announcement to completely suspend the import of Japanese aquatic products. This decision is based on Chinas Import and Export Food Safety Management Measures and considers food safety and consumer health. This measure not only affects hundreds of Japanese aquatic product producers and Chinese importers and distributors but has also sparked public discussion about the safety of Japanese cuisine.
According to the new regulations, Japan will expand the scope of export controls on chip manufacturing equipment, adding 23 categories of semiconductor manufacturing equipment and related technologies. This means Japanese exporters will need prior approval from the Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry to export these equipment and technologies. Additionally, export license applications for chip manufacturing equipment to other countries and regions, including China, will become stricter and more complex, as detailed below:
In-depth understanding of Japans import clearance process, including handling for general cargo and container ship cargo, to ensure efficient and compliant clearance operations.
The content of radioactive cesium in the sea fish caught in the port of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in Japan exceeds the standard set by the Food Sanitation Law by 180 times. To prevent contaminated fish from swimming out of the port, the power company will set up multiple protective nets. In addition, Japan also has new regulations on food safety and measures to lift enhanced inspections. This includes amending the maximum residue limits of some agricultural and veterinary drugs in food, lifting the enhanced monitoring and inspection of acephate in Chinese - produced shiitake mushrooms, and lifting the enhanced inspection of difenoconazole in Chinese - produced edamame and its simple processed products.