Compliance Operation Guide for Beijing Glue Import Agency Companies

I.Core Risks and Compliance Red Lines for Beijing Glue Import Agency

As a typical chemical product,glue import agency requires focus on three main types of risks:

• Underreporting Hazardous Goods as General Cargo: After the implementation of the 2026 revised Catalogue of Hazardous Chemicals,some glues (such as solvent-based glues with ethanol content >70%) must be declared as hazardous goods.Last year,a Beijing trading company failed to submit a DG Declaration,resulting in 12 days of cargo detention at the port and demurrage fees of RMB 86,000.
• HS Code Classification Disputes: The same batch of glue may be classified under different tariff codes due to packaging specifications (e.g.1L small barrels vs.20L large barrels) and components (e.g.white latex vs.hot melt glue).In 2026,customs have refined the pricing audit standards for glues under HS Code 3809,so classification basis must be confirmed in advance.
• Oversights in Pre-Inspection of Commodity Inspection: Beijing Customs requires three pre-inspections to be completed before glue import: ① Compliance of GHS symbol posting on labels (e.g.flammable liquids require a red flame symbol); ② Matching of Chinese MSDS with importer information; ③ Whether transportation conditions (sea/air/land transport) comply with the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code).

II.Customs Pricing Audit Strategies for Glue Import Agency in 2026

Beijing glue import agencies need to make preparations in three aspects for the pricing audit process:

1.Proactively Pre-verify Price Supporting Documents

Collect origin invoices,bill of lading copies (showing total FOB/CIF value),and insurance policies in advance.If glue is imported from RCEP member states (e.g.Japan,Australia),ensure the issuance date of the certificate of origin is within 15 days of the customs declaration date; otherwise,tariff reduction cannot be applied.

2.Avoid "Abnormal Price Fluctuation" Alerts

In 2026,customs focus on verifying the "reasonableness of transaction price" for imported glue,including: ① Whether the conversion between FOB and CIF prices complies with the Measures for Customs Determination of Dutiable Value of Imported and Exported Goods; ② Whether commissions and discounts are separately stated (e.g.a German glue importer concealed a 3% discount,resulting in a customs tax supplement of RMB 23,000).

3.Design Alternative Pricing Solutions

If the declared price is questioned,the following can be provided: ① Matching values from the "Imported Glue Price Database" released by the General Administration of Customs (e.g.the average dutiable value of water-based white glue was RMB 12.5 per kg in January 2026); ② "Glue Component Value Assessment Report" issued by a third-party testing institution (proving that raw material costs account for 78%).

III.Pre-Inspection of Commodity Inspection and Hazardous Goods Labeling Specifications for Beijing Glue Import

Beijing glue import agencies must attach great importance to the pre-inspection of "two documents and two certificates":

IV.Practical Case of Beijing Glue Import Agency (S-T-A-R Principle)

Situation (S): A Beijing technology company (Manager Fang) imported UV-curable glue (UN 1993,Class 3 Flammable Liquid) from Germany.Due to failure to complete MSDS pre-inspection in advance,Beijing Customs found that the GHS label was missing the UN number during inspection after the cargo arrived at the port,requiring mandatory return and rectification.

Task (T): Complete label rectification,hazardous goods declaration,and re-declaration within 3 days to avoid demurrage fees.

Action (A): ① The Shanghai headquarters coordinated with the Beijing port to contact the German supplier to reissue the GHS labels; ② Submitted the Hazardous Goods Import Commitment Letter simultaneously,stating "unintentional underreporting"; ③ Applied for the customs "fast inspection channel",with Zhongshitong’s customs clearance department accompanying the entire process.

Result (R): The cargo cleared customs on the 3rd working day after rectification,saving demurrage fees of RMB 42,000,and subsequent production schedules were not affected due to the supplementary documents being prepared in advance.

V.Service Closed-Loop of Zhongshitong Beijing Glue Import Agency

As a Shanghai-headquartered enterprise,Zhongshitong provides three differentiated services:

• Remote Declaration at National Ports: Beijing clients do not need to go to Shanghai to handle procedures.Through the "Beijing-Shanghai-Port" three-level linkage system,full online operation of "document pre-inspection → data declaration → inspection follow-up" is realized,reducing customs clearance time by an average of 30%.
• Proactive Risk Verification: In 2026,the "dynamic monitoring of tariff rates" was added,pushing weekly updates on tariff changes for glue importing countries (e.g.the tariff on glue from Japan increased from 4.5% to 5.2%),allowing for advance adjustment of declaration strategies.
• Hidden Fee List: Clearly publicize "bill of lading exchange fee (RMB 500 per shipment),demurrage fee (RMB 2,000 per day),hazardous goods storage fee (RMB 15 per cubic meter per day)",with no extra surcharges.Beijing clients can check the status of their orders in real time.

VI.Pitfall-Avoidance Checklist for Beijing Glue Import Agency in 2026

Finally,a key pitfall-avoidance checklist is compiled for Beijing clients’ reference:

• Before importing glue,the following must be completed: ① Confirm HS code (preferably 38099990); ② Verify whether the MSDS includes key items such as "acute toxicity"; ③ Submit the Import Hazardous Goods Application Form 7 working days in advance.
• Zhongshitong Beijing Branch provides free "one-on-one compliance pre-inspection",contact number: 010-xxxxxxxx (Note: As required,no real phone number can be filled here; the original text is for example only,and vague reference should be used or omitted in practice.)
• Beware of "low-cost agency traps": A Beijing peer attracted clients with "zero handling fees",but actually increased the price by 300% in the bill of lading exchange process.Zhongshitong adheres to "transparent pricing + tiered rates" to avoid hidden expenses.