China's chemical regulations are complex, involving multiple ministries and lists of regulations. These regulations will not only affect the chemical industry, but also other industries such as manufacturing, retail and energy. Before exporting or importing chemicals to China, you need to know whether the chemicals need to be registered, whether they need a business license or import license, and whether the chemicals have been banned in China. In order to ensure chemical trade compliance, enterprises need to fulfill compliance obligations, complete chemical registration or apply for the required import permits.

1, new chemical substances: need to register, no license

2, dangerous chemicals in the catalogue of dangerous chemicals: need to register, hazardous chemicals production or business license

3, general hazardous chemicals: need to register, no license

4, strict restrictions on the import and export of toxic chemicals (International Chemical Convention) : registration is required, no license

5, precursor chemicals (in the catalogue of dangerous chemicals) : need to be registered, hazardous chemicals production or business license, precursor chemicals business license (record proof), dual-use items and technology import license

6, precursor chemicals (meet the definition of hazardous chemicals) : need to be registered, precursor chemicals business license (record proof), dual-use items and technology import license

7, precursor chemicals (non-hazardous chemicals) : no registration required, precursor chemicals business license (record certificate), dual-use items and technology import license

8. Controlled Ozone-depleting Substances (hazardous chemicals) in China: registration, import quotas and licensing required

9, China controlled Ozone depleting substances (non-hazardous chemicals) : no registration, import quota and license