Shanghai Municipality, Measures for the Administration of Import and Export Inspection and Assessment Firms in the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone

上海市中国(上海)自由贸易试验区进出口商品检验鉴定机构管理办法

November 10, 2014 | BY

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The threshold for establishment of import and export inspection and assessment firms in the Shanghai free zone significantly lowered.

Clp Reference: 5800/14.09.12 Promulgated: 2014-09-12 Effective: 2014-10-01

Issued: September 12 2014

Effective: October 1 2014


Main contents:
The authority for examining and approving the establishment of import and export inspection and assessment firms in the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone by foreign and domestic enterprises is delegated to the Shanghai Entry-exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau. The threshold for entry into the industry is significantly lowered. The existing conditions requiring that an investor have three years of experience in the industry, have registered capital of US$350,000, etc. are removed.

clp reference:5800/14.09.12/SH issued:2014-09-12 effective:2014-10-01

Issued: September 12 2014

Effective: October 1 2014


Main contents:
The authority for examining and approving the establishment of import and export inspection and assessment firms in the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone by foreign and domestic enterprises is delegated to the Shanghai Entry-exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau. The threshold for entry into the industry is significantly lowered. The existing conditions requiring that an investor have three years of experience in the industry, have registered capital of US$350,000, etc. are removed.

clp reference:5800/14.09.12/SH issued:2014-09-12 effective:2014-10-01

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