Distinguish between general goods and sensitive goods
There are two types of cargo: “general cargo” and “sensitive cargo”. General cargo and sensitive cargo are used to distinguish the inspection standards when exported from China to other countries. If sensitive cargo is shipped through general cargo channels, it may cause inspection and customs clearance to fail. Customers may be delayed in receiving cargo or need to repay sensitive channel fees before shipping.
The following table distinguishes between general cargo and sensitive cargo that are transported by air and sea:
AIR FREIGHT |
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General Cargo |
clothing, shoes, furniture, mother and baby products, sporting products, products without magnets, books Generally speaking, all products except Battery, Liquid, Powder, Brand, Magnet, Spray, can be classified as 'general cargo'. |
Sensitive Cargo |
Counterfeit/genuine goods, genuine dolls, valuables, jewelry, liquids, powders, medicines, CDs, videos, electromagnetic products, electrical appliances, edged tools, food |
Prohibited Items |
Weapons, animals, currency, combustibles, high-pressure gas (spray), dangerous goods, alcohol, drugs, tobacco, plants |
OCEAN FREIGHT |
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|---|---|
General Cargo |
clothing, shoes, furniture, mother and baby products, sporting products, products without magnets, books A small amount*(Liquid/Powder, drugs, cosmetics, food, beverages, chemicals, perfume, nutrition/health products, pesticides, ceramics, toilets, floor tiles, marble, sex toys) |
Sensitive Cargo |
A large amount*(sex toys, ceramics, toilets, marble, pesticides, food, beverages) |
Prohibited Items |
Tobacco, explosives, dangerous goods, animals, tobacco, drugs, air conditioning refrigerant, alcohol, plants |
