由 caicai8478 When China exports sensitive goods to Southeast Asia, risk prevention and control during transportation involves multiple aspects, including compliance declaration, logistics channel selection, customs clearance strategy and regulatory policies of the destination country. The following is an analysis of key risk points and prevention and control measures:
- Definition and common categories of sensitive goods
Sensitive goods usually refer to goods that are strictly regulated by customs, require special permits or are prone to legal disputes, mainly including:
Batteries: such as lithium batteries and electrical products, MSDS and UN38.3 certification37 are required.
Food and medicine: Involving quarantine requirements, fumigation certificates or import licenses310 are required.
Liquids/powders: such as cosmetics and skin care products, MSDS and commodity inspection reports37 are required.
Imitation/infringement goods: easily detained by customs, brand authorization410 is required.
Magnetic items: such as electronic products, must comply with air transport restrictions37.
- Main risks during transportation
Customs inspection and seizure
Indonesia: Recently, overseas warehouse inspections have been strengthened. If the declared value of goods is inconsistent (such as 360 million vs. 116 million US dollars), tariffs may increase to 200%2.
Thailand/Malaysia: Counterfeit goods may be destroyed and sellers face a three-fold fine4.
Vietnam: Underreporting of food (such as bird’s nest) may lead to criminal charges4.
Logistics restrictions
Air embargo: Pure batteries and dangerous goods (such as sprays and lighters) cannot be transported by air10.
Ocean shipping risks: Underreporting the value of goods under DDP terms may result in container inspection, resulting in delays or fines1.
Compliance and lack of certification
Indonesia: PPN (value-added tax) documents are required2.
Japan: Electronic products require PSE certification, otherwise they will be returned2.
- Risk prevention and control measures
Compliance declaration and document preparation
Accurately declare the value of goods: avoid underreporting or concealing, especially high-value goods4.
Provide complete certification: such as MSDS, UN38.3 (batteries), fumigation certificate (food) 37.
Brand authorization: Imitation brand goods need genuine authorization, otherwise choose sensitive goods special line 10.
Choose the right logistics channel
Sensitive goods special line: such as DDP door-to-door service, but tax compliance must be confirmed 1.
Localized warehousing: such as Shopee overseas warehouse, reduce international transportation risks 8.
Avoid mixing general goods: liquids/powders are transported separately to reduce the probability of inspection 5.
Destination policy research
Indonesia: Prepare overseas warehouses in advance to shorten delivery time 2.
Thailand: Ensure that tax bills can be provided (some freight forwarders cannot issue them) 1.
Malaysia: GST documents must be complete 1.
Insurance and emergency plans
Purchase logistics insurance to cover the risk of goods detention and damage 5.
Cooperate with professional freight forwarders to handle customs clearance anomalies (such as cabinet inspection and tax payment) 12.
IV. Case Analysis
Case 1 (Counterfeit Risk): A Chinese seller exported “unbranded” mobile phone cases to Indonesia, which were detained and fined US$60,0004 because they were printed with LOGO.
Lesson: Counterfeit goods need to go through authorized channels or avoid export.
Case 2 (Food Concealment): Malaysia purchased mixed bird’s nests and declared them as “dried agricultural products”. The goods were confiscated and fined RMB 30,0004.
Lesson: Food products need to be clearly declared and import licenses applied for.
V. Conclusion
Sensitive goods exported to Southeast Asia need to focus on compliance declaration, logistics adaptation, and policy compliance. Recommendations for enterprises:
Study the laws and regulations of the target country in advance (such as Indonesian PPN, Thai tax bills).
Choose a professional freight forwarder (such as DDP service or sensitive goods dedicated line).
Use overseas warehouses to reduce transportation risks (such as Shopee local warehouses)8.
Through systematic prevention and control, the risks of detention, fines and delays can be effectively reduced to ensure the smooth progress of cross-border trade.