Commodity Inspection Declaration

Commodity Inspection Declaration refers to the act by which the consignee or consignor of import/export goods, or their agent, applies to the entry-exit inspection and quarantine authority (now Customs) for inspection and quarantine of goods in accordance with laws, regulations, or contractual agreements. Usage scenarios: legally inspected commodities, contract-required inspection, letter of credit-required inspection, or goods involving safety, health, and environmental protection must complete inspection declaration before customs declaration to obtain documents such as the 'Entry Goods Clearance Form' or 'Exit Goods Clearance Form'. Precautions: Inspection declaration must be carried out within the prescribed time limit and at the designated location, and documents such as contract, invoice, packing list, and factory inspection certificate must be submitted; inspection declaration differs from customs declaration—customs declaration is the declaration of import/export goods to Customs, while inspection declaration is the application for inspection and quarantine, and the two are often carried out sequentially; inspection declaration and inspection application are sometimes used interchangeably, but inspection application focuses more on the act of applying for inspection itself. Difference: Inspection declaration is a statutory obligation, while commodity inspection is the specific act carried out by the inspection authority.