Prohibited Goods

Prohibited Goods refer to items that are forbidden from being imported, exported, transited, or carried according to international conventions, laws and regulations of the importing or exporting country. Their scope includes but is not limited to narcotics, weapons and ammunition, products from endangered flora and fauna, counterfeit and substandard goods, obscene materials, hazardous chemicals, etc. In foreign trade practice, prohibited goods differ from 'Restricted Goods': restricted goods require a license or quota for import/export, whereas prohibited goods are absolutely banned and may not be traded or transported under any circumstances. Common usage scenarios include customs declaration, letters of credit, transport contracts, and insurance clauses. Precautions: Foreign trade practitioners must verify in advance the customs tariff schedules of the importing/exporting countries, international treaties (such as CITES), and carrier regulations to avoid cargo detention, fines, criminal liability, or credit damage caused by misdeclaration or concealment. At the same time, the contract should clearly stipulate the responsibility for prohibited goods and insure against related risks.