October 15, 2024 — Shanghai Pujiang Customs recently investigated a case involving the unlicensed import of a mixture containing the controlled chemical triethanolamine and imposed a fine of RMB 27,000 on the relevant parties.

Case Background

According to an announcement issued by Shanghai Customs on October 15, 2024, a trading company declared the import of cutting oil (containing triethanolamine) under general trade on June 28, 2022, with the commodity code 3403990000 and a declared C&F total value of 60,040 euros. According to the Catalog of Dual-Use Items and Technologies Subject to Import License Management (Announcement No. 48 of 2021 by the Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs), an import license for dual-use items and technologies is required for the import of such goods.import and exportViolation

Customs investigation confirmed that the party failed to submit the required import license for dual-use items and technologies when importing the cutting oil. In accordance with Article 14, Paragraph 1 of the Implementation Regulations of the Customs of the Peoples Republic of China on Administrative Penalties and Article 12, Item 2 of the Customs Administrative Penalty Discretion Benchmark (I) (Announcement No. 182 of 2023 by the General Administration of Customs), Customs decided to impose a fine of RMB 27,000 on the party.

Customs investigation confirmed that the party failed to submit the required dual-use items and technology import license when importing the aforementioned cutting oil. In accordance with Article 14, Paragraph 1 of the Implementation Regulations of the Peoples Republic of China on Customs Administrative Penalties and Item 2, Article 12 of the Customs Administrative Penalty Discretion Benchmark (I) (Customs General Administration Announcement No. 182 of 2023), Customs decided to impose a fine of RMB 27,000 on the party.

Customs Measures and Regulatory Basis

This enforcement action demonstrates Shanghai Pujiang Customs strict implementation of dual-use items and technology import management. According to relevant regulations, any enterprise importing controlled chemicals must obtain the corresponding import license in accordance with the law to ensure the legality and compliance of import activities. Through strengthened supervision and law enforcement, customs authorities aim to prevent and combat illegal import activities, safeguarding national security and market order.