Key practical points:
• Goods on the 'mandatory inspection catalogue' may not be released or exported before passing inspection.
• Inspection covers quality, safety, health, environment and technical specifications.
• Non-conforming imports may be returned, destroyed or treated at the importer's cost.
• Results from recognised inspection bodies may be accepted to speed up clearance.
• Fraud in inspection or forging certificates leads to penalties.
Law on Import and Export Commodity Inspection · Yalla China
中华人民共和国进出口商品检验法 / Law on Import and Export Commodity Inspection
Enacted: 1989-02-21 ✅ Effective: 1989-08-01
📝 Overview
A law requiring inspection of imported and exported goods listed for mandatory inspection to verify their quality, safety and standards compliance. It is administered by Customs (which absorbed the former CIQ).
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
Before importing your goods into China, check whether they are on the mandatory inspection list and prepare conformity certificates in advance. Non-conforming goods can be rejected at Customs and their cost lost. General orientation, not legal advice.
📎 Official source
npc.gov.cn
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026