Restricted Goods

Restricted Goods refer to commodities whose import and export are restricted by the laws and regulations of importing and exporting countries or international conventions due to reasons such as national security, public health, environmental protection, endangered species protection, or fulfillment of international obligations. Their scope is broader than prohibited goods, and they usually require specific licenses, quotas, inspection and quarantine certificates, or end-user declarations before customs clearance. Use cases include: dual-use items on export control lists, dual-use technologies, specific pharmaceuticals, chemicals, endangered animal and plant products, certain agricultural products, etc. Precautions: Enterprises must verify the regulatory conditions corresponding to the HS code of the goods and confirm whether an export license, import license, or other approval documents are required; unauthorized import or export may result in cargo detention, fines, or even criminal liability. Difference from prohibited goods: Prohibited goods are absolutely not allowed to be imported or exported, while restricted goods can circulate legally once conditions are met; difference from sensitive goods: Sensitive goods focus more on political or commercial risks, while restricted goods have a clear legal regulatory basis.