A container conceals 20 tons of "fireworks and firecrackers"! Seized by customs

2024-12-13 14:28:17

Once the concealment is caught, the involved companies will not only face fines, but also bear criminal responsibility.

According to customs reports, recently, Beilun Customs under Ningbo Customs seized approximately 20.56 tons of fireworks and firecrackers hidden in undeclared containers. These fireworks and firecrackers hidden in ordinary shipping containers are like "ticking time bombs", posing a huge safety hazard.

It is reported that during the inspection of a batch of goods declared as "plastic hair accessories, mirrors" by Beilun Customs under Ningbo Customs, it was found that except for two rows of sealed goods at the entrance, the rest of the goods were undeclared fireworks and firecrackers, suspected of evading customs supervision.

Customs reminder: Fireworks and firecrackers belong to Class 1 dangerous goods listed in the "List of Dangerous Goods". The country has strict regulations on the transportation and storage of fireworks and firecrackers. Exporting fireworks and firecrackers through illegal means such as concealment, false reporting, and concealment poses safety hazards.

As the world's largest producer of fireworks and firecrackers, China accounts for about 90% of the global production. In recent years, China's export volume of fireworks and firecrackers has continued to grow, becoming the world's largest exporter of fireworks and firecrackers, with export destinations including the United States, Europe, Southeast Asia, and others. According to customs statistics, from January to August 2024, the export quantity of Chinese fireworks and firecrackers was 249500 tons, with an export value of 731 million US dollars.

It is understood that 98% of fireworks and firecrackers are exported to the world by sea, but currently only a few ports in China allow fireworks and firecrackers to be exported. Due to the fact that this is far from meeting market demand, some shippers, freight forwarders, and purchasers take risks under the temptation of interests and engage in smuggling through means such as concealment and false reporting.

We once again call on all shippers and freight forwarding enterprises to abide by laws, regulations, and industry norms, strengthen self-discipline, eliminate the concealment of dangerous goods, and jointly ensure the safety of ships and goods. Once the concealment is caught, the involved companies will not only face fines, but also bear criminal responsibility.

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