Shenzhen Airport Imported Red Coral for the First Time
Recently, Shenzhen Airport CIQ released a batch of imported red coral after a fast inspection. The involving red coral was 5 kgs, with a total value of 900 us dollars. Originated from Taiwan, this shipment was shipped by international courier and entered China via Shenzhen airport. The red coral is mainly used for ornament process. This is the first time that Shenzhen airport imports red coral.
After shipment arrival, CIQ officers examined the relevant documents, packing and quantity, and conducted on-field quarantine. The examination and inspection showed that this shipment held the relevant permits and certificated issued by fishery administration, administration of entry and exit of endangered species and AQSIQ, and conformed to related regulations, and Shenzhen airport CIQ thus approved the clearance and release.
Red coral is stacked by corals, has long growth cycle, and is non-renewable. As early as 1988, China added rel coral as one of first class national protected animals of China. International Trade Conventions listed red coral into appendix of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora in 2005 and prohibited the illegal picking and restricted its international trading. In a word, red coral has been listed as a endangered and protected resource because of scarcity. There are strict supervision and approval processes on exploration, sales, import and export. In accordance with PCR Inspection and Quarantine Law on Import and Export of Animals and Plants and relevant regulations, red corals are banned from entry without completing required procedures. It requires to submit application and handle relevant inspection, quarantine, and approval procedures.
After shipment arrival, CIQ officers examined the relevant documents, packing and quantity, and conducted on-field quarantine. The examination and inspection showed that this shipment held the relevant permits and certificated issued by fishery administration, administration of entry and exit of endangered species and AQSIQ, and conformed to related regulations, and Shenzhen airport CIQ thus approved the clearance and release.
Red coral is stacked by corals, has long growth cycle, and is non-renewable. As early as 1988, China added rel coral as one of first class national protected animals of China. International Trade Conventions listed red coral into appendix of Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora in 2005 and prohibited the illegal picking and restricted its international trading. In a word, red coral has been listed as a endangered and protected resource because of scarcity. There are strict supervision and approval processes on exploration, sales, import and export. In accordance with PCR Inspection and Quarantine Law on Import and Export of Animals and Plants and relevant regulations, red corals are banned from entry without completing required procedures. It requires to submit application and handle relevant inspection, quarantine, and approval procedures.
