Ihr Einkaufsbetreuer für den chinesischen Markt: zuverlässig, professionell und transparent EU import regulations & Quality Control Sebastian Maling

Ihr Einkaufsbetreuer für den chinesischen Markt:zuverlässig, professionell und transparent

EU import regulations & Quality ControlSebastian Maling

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Ihr Einkaufsbetreuer für den chinesischen Markt:

zuverlässig, professionell und transparent.

page www.sourceit.cn

About meLiving in Shanghai since 2005 Chief representativ of sourceit GmbH ShanghaiSupervising sourcing activities of key accounts

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Conflict situation

Import regulations Profit

Product Quality & Customer

Satisfaction

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General situation in the EUFree trade within the European Union (EFTA, EEA,...)Trade regulations for 3rd party countries (Common trade policy within the EU)

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What Import regulations do exist?Generally no import licence required in the EU, unless:products are subject to import surveillance, quantitative restrictions or safeguard measures, e.g.:

agricultural goods (tariff quota),tobacco, weapons, textiles (outward processing for textiles quota), etc.

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Restrictions & ProhibitionsPirated or counterfeit oods (fines & destruction)Restrictions on genetically modified organisms (GMOs)Restrictions on import of live animals and animal productsChemical products (Mercury, PCB, PCT products, CFC and HCFC)

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Situation for products from ChinaTextiles and clothing

1.1.2005: quotas for mainland products removed1.6.2005: EU-China agreement = safegard quotas on 10 categories (2005-2007)During 2008: full liberalisation

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Non-textile Manufacturing ProductsBefore 01.01.2005 quotas on non textile products:

certain footwareporcelainceramictablewarekitchenware

Complete liberalisation on 01.01.2005

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Scheme of Generalised Tariff Preferences

01. 2006 new EU wide generalised system of preferences ("GSP") valid 2006-2008

Mainland China remains beneficiaryProducts classified in 2 categories:

Sensitive products: 3,5% tariff reductionNon-sensitive products: total tariff reduction

However certain products are excluded from the preference scheme

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plastics and rubber paper itemsconsumer electronicstimepieces jewellerytextilesclothingcertain chemicals

GSP exceptionsleather productsfootwearglass and ceramic productsbase metals furnituretoysgames sporting goods

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Anti-dumping MeasuresSeveral Anti-Dumping proceedings against mainland-origin products, e.g:

electronic compact fluorescent lamps (definitive duty at 66.1%)certain leather footwearPE-Bags(28,8% but app. 130 exceptions)

ec.europe.eu/trade/issues/respectrules/anti_dumping/stats.htm

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Other Regulationscontrol of nickel use in objects intended to be in contact with the skin, such as watches and jewellery. ban some phthalates in certain PVC toys and childcare articles on a permanent basis, which came into effect January 16th 2007. prohibition of clothing, footwear and leather articles which contain azo-dyes, from which aromatic amines may be derived.general food-saftey requirements

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Directives for environmental protection

Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

Acc. to ElektroG importer has to guarantee and cover the product recycling

Directive on Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)

Certain products need to have RoHS certificate and special marking

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GPSG & EU-directivesfor certain products declaration or certification of conformity requiredhas to be proved by producer or importer these products have to be marked with CE and the adress of the importer in the euCustom may check the products for compliance

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Products which require CEElectronic devices (LVD)ToysPressure containersgas appliancesProducts to protect humans

Machines Sport boatsElectronic devices in explosion endangered areasElevators...

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Other normsLocal standards committes, e.g.:

BS (British Standard)DINISO (international)

Legally not binding, but buyers protection

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Economical consequencesImporters liabilityCheap products vs. fully certified products

Which possibilities do I have to ensure product quality?

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1. Check certificates thoroughlyCheck authenticity through Certficate No.Check if your sample is identical to the samples used for certification

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2. Use test bureausSample checkingPre-Production inspectionDuring production inspection (10%)Final random inspectionsLoading inspectionsOn-Site checking

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Further possibilitiesGS mark TÜV-CertETL verifiedThese certifications mostly include a factory inspection to make sure that the producer can produce and maintain a standard which is according to the samples submitted

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Thank your for your attention!

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