Answered by louis from usa | Feb. 12, 2013 16:54
Ⅱ. The Customs System for Inward and Outward Means of transport Management
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2007-10-15
The Customs Law made detailed regulations on the inward and outward means of transport. Expressing the Customs function in protecting national sovereignty and benefits, the Customs Law promotes foreign trade and economic activities and other foreign-related activities. In conclusion, the Customs has the following provisions on the management of inward and outward means of transport.
Firstly all the inward and outward means of transport shall accept the Customs control dating from the arrival in China to the departure. At arriving at or leaving the China Customs territory the person responsible for the inward and outward means of transport (Pilot, Captain, Vehicle Director, or Car Driver) shall declare to the Customs the actual quantities of inward or outward passengers or cargo on the means of transport, the handling time, and the next destination (country or portal) etc. In addition they shall submit the documents concerning the means of transport to the Customs. The Customs has the right to examine the inward and outward means of transport and their cargo, commodity articles, and passengers. The principal of the means of transport shall be present, and open the stores, chambers, rooms, doors, and the spaces loaded with cargo and articles, move cargo and materials, open trunks or containers as required by the Customs. The principal of the means of transport shall provide the Customs with convenience when the Customs send officers to accompany the means of transport.
Secondly all the means of transport to and from China shall enter China at the places where the Customs control is available including ports, harbors, stations, international channels, international mail exchange bureaus (stations) and other related places. During staying in China, the means of transport cannot leave the stop pl