Analysis of positive list and negative list management under the new cross-border e-commerce policy

Positive list management

In order to better adapt to the development trend of cross-border e-commerce and meet the diverse needs of consumers, relevant national departments have released the “List of Commodities Imported by Cross-Border E-Commerce Retail”, which contains 1,476 tax items. , clarified the “positive list” of cross-border e-commerce retail imported goods. The list mainly covers daily consumer goods such as beverages, clothing, shoes and hats, cosmetics, children’s toys, etc., basically covering the main categories of cross-border e-commerce. In addition, the list also indicates regulatory requirements such as first-time import license approval, registration or filing of goods.

Negative list management

Prohibited entry items stipulated in the “Entry and Exit Animal and Plant Quarantine Law of the People’s Republic of China”, animals and plants that have not obtained inspection and quarantine access, and products of animal and plant origin, other products prohibited from entry by laws and regulations, and the original country’s quality inspection Products prohibited from entry announced by the General Administration are included in the “negative list.” Cross-border e-commerce companies should avoid selling goods on the negative list to prevent unnecessary risks.

Record management

According to the “Cross-border e-commerce business entities and commodity registration management standards” issued by the former General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine, cross-border e-commerce commodity operators should provide commodity registration information to the inspection and quarantine agency before the goods are put on the shelves for the first time. The filing information will be managed through a unified cross-border e-commerce inspection and quarantine supervision system, and will be filed in one place and shared nationwide.

Influence of the New Deal

The implementation of the new cross-border e-commerce policy on April 8 aims to promote the healthy development of China’s e-commerce industry. Although the prices of some products have increased due to the new policies, overall they will not have a significant impact on overseas shopping consumers. The new policy will also prompt cross-border e-commerce platforms to reshuffle, ultimately allowing powerful sellers to stay and improve product quality and shopping experience.

Regulations on formula milk powder, cosmetics, health products and other commodities

Milk formula

According to the “Food Safety Law of the People’s Republic of China”, the product formula of infant formula milk powder must be registered with the food and drug regulatory department of the State Council. Currently, formula milk powder imported by cross-border e-commerce does not need to obtain a product formula registration certificate. However, from January 1, 2018, all infant formula milk powder sold in my country must obtain a product formula registration certificate in accordance with the law.

Cosmetics

Cosmetics imported through cross-border e-commerce retail sales must be products that have obtained license approvals in accordance with relevant regulations. The number of cosmetics that have obtained import license approvals has reached more than 136,000, covering most of the internationally renowned brands and mainstream products.

Medical devices and special foods

Medical devices and special foods (including health foods, formula foods for special medical purposes, etc.) need to be implemented in accordance with relevant national laws and regulations. Only medical device products and special foods that have been approved for registration or filing in accordance with the law can be imported in accordance with the relevant provisions of laws and regulations.

The difference between two consecutive batches of “Positive List”

Compared with the first batch of lists, the second batch of lists adds hundreds of items, and the notes on some products have been modified so that more products can be imported through cross-border e-commerce. In addition, the second batch of lists also includes the remark “Only for online purchase of bonded goods”, which is to prevent some goods from entering the domestic market through direct mail.

Conclusion

The implementation of the new cross-border e-commerce policy will help standardize industry development, improve product quality, and improve consumer shopping experience. Cross-border e-commerce companies should actively respond to policy changes, choose compliant products, and improve their competitiveness. At the same time, consumers should also pay attention to avoid purchasing goods on the negative list when making cross-border shopping to ensure shopping safety.