Low-concentration triethanolamine cosmetics are exempt from import and export licenses in China

On December 17, MIIT, MOFCOM and General Administration of Customs of China jointly issued a notice to further clarify that designated commodities such as cosmetics, as well as commodities containing triethanolamine with a concentration not exceeding 10% (except triethanolamine single aqueous solution), do not need to apply for relevant licenses when importing and exporting.

■ Commodities listed in Annex 1 and Annex 2 have low triethanolamine concentrations and controllable non-proliferation risks, and do not need to apply for the "Monitored Chemicals Import and Export Approval Form" and the "Dual-Use Items and Technology Import and Export License".

■ When declaring import and export to the customs, the goods listed in Annex 2 should truthfully declare the mass percentage of free triethanolamine in the customs declaration form, that is, the triethanolamine concentration.

⭕Other matters

(1) Triethanolamine single aqueous solution, regardless of concentration, must apply for an "Import and Export Approval Form for Monitored Chemicals" and an "Import and Export License for Dual-Use Items and Technologies."

(2) Commodities listed in Annex 1 and Annex 2, which are subject to import and export approval due to other regulatory requirements, shall be handled in accordance with relevant regulations.

(3I) Other triethanolamine-containing commodities not listed in Annex 1 and Annex 2 shall be managed in accordance with the Regulations of the People's Republic of China on the Administration of Controlled Chemicals and the Regulations of the People's Republic of China on the Export Control of Dual-Use Items, and shall apply for the Approval Form for the Import and Export of Controlled Chemicals and the Import and Export License for Dual-Use Items and Technologies.

Annex: (Click the link below to get the original text directly)

Annex 1

. List of products containing triethanolamine that are not subject to control & App

Download LIST OF PRODUCTS CONTAINING TRIETHANOLAMINE THAT ARE NOT SUBJECT TO CONTROL & APP • 209KB

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