As one of the biggest markets in
the World, China is an attractive destination for many businesses and
manufacturers. However, selling in China comes with a unique set of challenges.
If you are planning on exporting your goods to China, you will have to clear
certification requirements before earning profits.
The Chinese certification mark is
known as the CCC. Let’s learn a bit more about it:
The China Compulsory Certification (CCC) mark
Required for more than 132
product categories, CCC is a mandatory certification that requires:
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Assessment of your manufacturing premises
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Consecutive inspections of your factory
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Verified testing of the products you intend to
sell in China
It doesn’t matter where in the
world your products are made, if they are to be sold in Chinese markets and
categorized under the HS Code for the global Harmonized System,
then you must apply for a CCC mark for these products. It is important to use
the correct HS codes; otherwise you run the risk of paying up huge tariffs and
considerable debt with the China
customs.
CCC Product Categories
CNCA or the Certification and
Accreditation Administration of China publishes a comprehensive list
of products that require CCC mark to be sold in China. Here is a sampling of
the busiest categories:
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Low-voltage Electrical Apparatus
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Small Power motors
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Agricultural Machinery
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Medical Devices
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Electric tools
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Welding machines
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Latex Products
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Household electrical appliances
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Audio and video apparatus
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Switches for circuits, protective and connection
devices
Consequences of Missing the CCC
With a population of roughly 1.3
billion people, China promises exceptional buying-power, making it the ultimate
destination for sellers from all over the world.
However, if trying to sell in
China without the relevant certifications can get companies into serious
trouble with China Customs.
Exported goods can be seized or even destroyed, and businesses may also end up
paying huge penalties.
To top it all off, getting the
CCC mark is a long-winding and frustrating process in itself. And finally,
communicating with Chinese
Customs isn’t exactly easy and clearance of goods that have a CCC mark
can be hard as well.
Get Third-Party Help for Fast China Compulsory
Certification
If constantly travelling to China
to get a CCC mark for our products doesn’t appeal to you, it is possible to get
help from G&M Compliance.
They offer comprehensive services for CCC certification tracking and understand the
complexities of distribution in China. Learn more about their international
certification services right here!