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Customs Law of the People's Republic of China.

Country/Territory
China
Document type
Legislation
Date
1987 (2021)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Forestry, General
Keyword
Tax/levy International trade Inspection Agricultural commodities Timber
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Abstract

This Law is enacted for the purpose of safeguarding state sovereignty and interests, strengthening supervision and control by the Customs, promoting exchanges with foreign countries in economic affairs, trade, science, technology and culture, and ensuring socialist modernization. The Law consist of 102 Articles divided into 9 Chapters: General Provisions; Inward and Outward Means of Transport; Inward and Outward Goods; Chapter IV Inward and Outward Articles; Customs Duties; Collateral in Customs Affairs; Supervision over Law Enforcement; Legal Liabilities; Supplementary Provisions.

Full text
Chinese
Website
customs.gov.cn

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