Import and Export Packaging Inspection (1)

China's import and export commodities are generally more problematic. In recent years, with the WTO's accession and the increase in foreign trade, the problem has become prominent. The main problem is that commodity manufacturers and packaging manufacturers are disgusted with the supervision and inspection of the Commodity Inspection Bureau and believe that it is difficult for them to go through with themselves. Sometimes the quality of the packaged product is good, but the bulk of the packaged product is often of poor quality. The author once visited a number of packaging production plants. Some people do not even understand the most basic commodity inspection common sense. They think that these are matters of the commodity inspection authorities and have nothing to do with them. For this reason, the author will sort out the relevant issues of import and export packaging inspection, and hope to provide helpful help to packaging producers.
First, the importance of packaging conditions for goods in the import and export transactions
In addition to a few bare goods (such as wood, aluminum ingots, pig iron) and bulk (such as wheat, sugar, ore), the goods need a certain amount of packaging. The role of packaging for goods is mainly to protect the goods, facilitate transportation, storage, distribution, sales and consumption. Packaging is also a means to increase the added value of goods and expand sales. The packaging of export goods must meet the requirements of science, economy, solidity, beauty and marketability because:
(1) Export commodities are still dominated by ocean transport. Marine transport is characterized by long transportation times and large climate changes. Therefore, commodity packaging must be scientifically managed according to the characteristics of various commodities, and it must be suitable for long-distance transportation. Such as fresh food packaging to have ventilation holes, and the internal and external layers of the packaging must meet the ventilation requirements of ventilation. Fragile glassware, ceramics, enamel products, etc. must be well lined with septa to prevent crushing. If the outer packaging of the goods is a wooden box, it should be reinforced and can withstand stacking to prevent the outer packaging from breaking apart during loading and unloading.
(2) The practical appearance of packaging is to meet the needs of international market competition, and it is easy to transport (for example, suitable for containers and pallets), and it is easy to display (for example, small packaging suitable for supermarket display) is also a necessary condition for expanding sales. In addition, it also meets the requirements of the importing country regarding the requirements or limitations of commodities. If some countries do not allow the import of sacks, some countries do not allow straw to be used as a liner.
(3) Packaging is a means to increase the added value of goods. Therefore, under the conditions of scientific, firm, aesthetic, and marketable packaging, the packaging of goods must also be carefully planned to increase the actual economic benefits after the export of goods is improved.
Second, import and export commodity packaging
Import and export commodity packaging, can be divided into two types of transport packaging and sales packaging.
Transport packaging, also known as large packaging, packaging, its role is mainly to protect the goods. According to the package appearance, there are bags, bags, barrels, boxes, etc.; according to packaging materials, there are paper, metal, plastic, wood, cotton, etc.; according to the texture points, there are soft, semi-rigid, rigid and so on. In addition, there has been an increase in the use of a collection transport package, and the collection package includes containers, container bags, and trays.
Sales packaging, internal packaging, and small packaging have the effect of beautifying and promoting goods. There are also many kinds of sales packaging, such as transparent, translucent, and translucent window-type identification products; there are portable, easy-open, gift-type, and accessory-type for carrying or convenient use.
Third, the classification of dangerous goods packaging
Dangerous goods refer to substances and articles that endanger life, property, and the environment, such as combustion, explosion, poisoning, corrosion, and radioactivity and radiation.
Due to the wide variety of dangerous goods and their different natures, the degree of harm varies, so the packaging of dangerous goods is divided into the following three categories:
Class I packaging is suitable for loading dangerous goods with a high degree of danger.
Class II packaging is suitable for loading dangerous goods of moderate risk.
Class III packaging is suitable for loading dangerous goods of a lesser degree of danger.
Fourth, the application of neutral packaging in the import and export packaging
Neutral packaging means that the country, place name and factory name are not marked on the packaging of the product (including the product itself), and the original trademark and brand name are not marked.
There are two kinds of neutral packaging commonly used in the international market: one is unlicensed neutral packaging, which means that there are no original trademarks on the packaging, and there is no original production country and factory name; one is a type of neutral packaging, It means that there are trademarks and brands designated by the buyer on the package, but the country of production is not specified.
China's export goods are generally marked on the packaging by China-made or China's import and export company producer or place of production, name. If the foreign trade contract stipulates neutral packaging, we must pay attention to packaging without country, no name, no trademark, no place of origin, no Chinese characters. It should also be noted that there should be no Chinese-language style for both internal and external packaging and merchandise, and that domestic newspapers and other promotional materials should not be used as packing and cushioning for merchandise.
For neutral packaged export goods, all related documents must also be written in English, and care should be taken not to have the word “MADE IN CHINA”. Everything should be handled in accordance with the relevant provisions in the contract, letter of credit and correspondence. (To be continued)