How to import prohibited goods

Tariffs and import quotas, as the main import restriction policy measures, are considered to be an important means to adjust the balance of payments deficit. The effect is as follows:

1) When import restrictions are implemented, they will immediately affect imports, reduce the volume of imports, and thus improve the deficit of the balance of payments, and the larger the deficit, the more obvious the effect of import restrictions. Since there is almost no "time lag" in the adjustment of the balance of payments due to import restrictions, it has a relatively large "timeliness".

2) Import restrictions can have an indirect impact on the domestic economy under certain conditions, due to the restriction of imported products, that is, the total product in the domestic market decreases. If the domestic market rises, and ultimately affects domestic production and consumption, if the domestic demand can be delayed and the domestic can quickly replace the foreign market with the domestic market, then the import restrictions will not have a negative impact on the country's economy.

The main measures to restrict imports are tariffs and import quotas.

The import quota system refers to the fact that the importing country sets a limit on the quantity or amount of certain commodities within a certain period of time, and allows imports within the quota, and does not allow imports if the quota is exceeded. or impose higher tariffs or even fines, thus restricting imports; Tariffs impose high taxes on imported goods, thus indirectly restricting imports.

The import restriction policy is aimed at adjusting the balance of payments deficit. Under certain conditions, it can have an indirect impact on the domestic economy due to the restriction of imported products, i.e. the reduction of total product in the domestic market. If the domestic market rises, and ultimately affects domestic production and consumption, if the domestic demand can be delayed and the domestic market can quickly replace the foreign market, the import restrictions will not have a negative impact on the country's economy.

Legal basis] Foreign Affairs Law of the People's Republic of China

Article 19 The State shall administer goods restricted from import or export by means of quotas and licenses; Licensing shall be implemented for technologies that are restricted from import or export.

Goods and technologies subject to quota and license management shall be imported or exported only with the permission of the competent department of foreign affairs or other relevant departments in conjunction with the relevant departments in accordance with the regulations.

The state may implement tariff quota management for some imported goods.

The crime of smuggling goods and articles prohibited by the state from being imported or exported refers to the act of smuggling rare plants and their products, and other goods and articles that the state prohibits from importing or exporting. The normal foreign management order of the state and the state's prohibitive management regulations on the import and export of goods and articles. A respectful subject, a natural person and a unit can become the subject of this crime.

Paragraph 3 of Criminal Law Article 151: Whoever smuggles other goods or articles that the state prohibits the import or export of, such as rare plant alterations and their products, is sentenced to up to five years imprisonment or short-term detention and/or a fine; where the circumstances are serious, a sentence of five or more years imprisonment and a concurrent fine is to be given.

To constitute the crime of smuggling goods or articles that are prohibited from being imported or exported by the state, three basic conditions must be met at the same time: First, there is an act of smuggling; Second, the smuggling targets are rare plants and their products, and other goods and articles prohibited by the state from being imported or exported; Third, it has met the standards for filing and prosecuting cases prescribed by law.

With the acceleration of economic globalization, exchanges on a global scale are becoming more and more frequent. However, different factors such as control measures, policies and regulations in different countries or regions lead to restrictions or prohibitions on exports. China's ban on exporting products has covered a number of areas, and here are some examples:

First of all, cultural heritage is restricted from exporting. China is a country with a long history and profound cultural heritage, with many cultural relics and cultural artworks. In order to protect these precious cultural heritages, China prohibits the export of some cultural relics, calligraphy and paintings and other works of art with historical value.

Second, China implements strict export control for the protection of animal and plant resources. For example, wild animals such as bear paws and ivory products are prohibited from being exported. China has also implemented export controls on extremely valuable wild plants and herbs to ensure that they are not over-harvested.

In addition, China has imposed export controls on certain high-tech products. These products include chips, semiconductors, high-tech products, etc. This is mainly to protect domestic technological innovation and national security, and to ensure that these technologies are not lost or deliberately attacked.

In short, China's ban on exporting products involves a number of areas. These measures are aimed at protecting the country's culture, flora and fauna, high-tech products, etc., as well as safeguarding national interests and security.