What is the CIQ label and how important is it for cross-border trade with China?
CIQ is an extremely important label for cross-border trade with China. CIQ is China's import and export quarantine and inspection agency. It is responsible for inspecting and ensuring the safety of goods entering and exiting China. Especially in terms of quality Product standards Food safety, plant, animal and environmental hygiene CIQ is an important license that importers/exporters must obtain from the CIQ agency before they can import/export goods into or out of China. Receiving the CIQ label means your product has passed a safety standard inspection. and has been allowed to be legally sold in China Obtaining the CIQ label is also evidence of the quality and safety of your products. Help build confidence among Chinese consumers. Reduce image and legal risk for your business Therefore, if your business wants to penetrate the Chinese market and do business, obtaining the CIQ label is an important aspect that cannot be overlooked.Documents required for requesting a CIQ label are as follows
- Certificate of registration of legal entity, such as certificate of company registration. commercial registration certificate, etc.
- Business license Related such as production license, import license, etc.
- Product Details (Product Specification) that specifies the components, properties, and production methods.
- Product Label that specifies product information, warnings, and precautions.
- Product documentation such as invoice, packing list.
- Product standard certificates such as ISO standard certificates, Halal certificates, etc. (if necessary)
- Test report or analyze the product from a trusted laboratory (if necessary)
Procedure for requesting CIQ for cross-border trade to China
- Check the type of product to request CIQ.
- There is a company registered in China. with relevant import licenses
- Fill in the component details in the CIQ Cross Border form.
- Specify the product name in Thai, English and Chinese.
- Send pictures of all aspects of product packaging.
- Prepare FDA documents. Ingredients
- Inform product size, weight and packaging.
- Products must have Shipper Mark on the package.
- Check the customs tariff (H.S. Code)
- Products must be more than 1 year old or newly manufactured.
- Pay CIQ fees
- Officials apply for CIQ with Chinese customs.
- Can sell products correctly according to CIQ.
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