2026 Complete Process Analysis and Practical Guide for Glue Import Customs Clearance in Nanjing

In the international trade environment of 2026,import of chemical products remains a high-threshold segment in the foreign trade industry.Especially glue products,most of which are hazardous chemicals,are subject to extremely strict regulatory requirements at Nanjing Port.Glue import is not just cargo transportation,but also a comprehensive test of document compliance,logistics safety and declaration accuracy.Many importers often cause goods to be detained at the port,incurring high container detention fees and fines,due to lack of in-depth understanding of the dangerous goods declaration process.This article will systematically sort out the full process of glue import customs clearance in Nanjing,analyze key actions and common problems by breaking down core stages,and explain how Zhongshen exerts its professional capabilities in this process.

Pre-shipment Document Review and Compliance Confirmation

The success or failure of import customs clearance is often determined before the goods depart.For glue import,document preparation is the top priority.Supervisor Guo pointed out that more than 90% of glue import rejection or inspection cases originate from mismatched or missing document information.The core goal at this stage is to ensure all documents comply with the latest regulatory standards of China Customs and the Maritime Safety Administration.

Key actions are mainly focused on the review of MSDS,GHS labels and dangerous goods packaging certificates.MSDS must provide complete information for Section 16,and must be translated and reviewed by a qualified institution to ensure accuracy.GHS labels must be affixed to the smallest packaging of the product,including elements such as signal words and pictograms.In addition,if the glue is classified as a hazardous chemical,the Inspection Result Certificate for the Use of Transport Packaging for Dangerous Goods for Export is also required.

Zhongshen’s role in this link is not only to passively receive documents,but also to conduct proactive pre-review.We will check the MSDS and labels provided by customers item by item according to the specific requirements of Nanjing Port.If we find that the component content does not match the declaration elements,or the packaging category is vaguely defined,we will immediately point out the problem and assist in rectification.This pre-emptive risk screening can effectively prevent the situation where goods cannot be declared due to document issues after arrival at the port.

Common Document Problems and Solutions

• Outdated MSDS Version: The MSDS provided by some foreign suppliers is not updated to the latest standard.Zhongshen will guide customers to contact suppliers for updates to ensure compliance with current 2026 regulations.
• Missing Label Information: Many shipments are found to lack hazardous chemical labels after arrival at the port.We will confirm label compliance via pictures or documents before shipment to avoid rectification after arrival.
• Inconsistent Dangerous Goods Packaging Certificate: Ensuring that the UN number and packaging category on the certificate are completely consistent with the actual goods and MSDS is the prerequisite for maritime declaration.

International Transportation and Maritime Dangerous Goods Declaration

As a Class 3 flammable liquid,the international transportation of glue is strictly regulated by the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code).The goal of this stage is to successfully book space and complete maritime declaration,to ensure smooth loading and departure of the goods.Key actions include submitting dangerous goods booking applications to shipping companies,obtaining space,and completing maritime entry declaration.

In practice,shipping companies have increasingly strict review for glue shipments,especially for the verification of UN number and flash point data.Supervisor Guo emphasized that even minor data discrepancies can lead to booking rejection.In addition,the goods must be loaded in compliant dangerous goods containers (DG Container),and the corresponding maritime dangerous goods marks must be properly affixed.

With 20 years of experience in the industry,Zhongshen maintains long-term and stable cooperative relations with multiple shipowners.We are familiar with the acceptance criteria and special requirements of different shipping companies for glue products,and can select the optimal sailing schedule and route for customers.In the maritime declaration link,we accurately enter cargo information through a professional declaration system,ensuring that the entry declaration is completed smoothly before cutoff,avoiding missing the sailing due to declaration delay.

Customs Declaration and Inspection Procedures at Nanjing Port

After the goods arrive at Nanjing Port,they enter the core link of customs declaration and inspection.In 2026,Nanjing Customs has improved the linkage mechanism between "port inspection" and "destination inspection".Glue import requires legal inspection,which means that the customs will conduct health quarantine and animal and plant quarantine,and inspect whether the customs declaration documents match the actual goods.

Key actions at this stage are electronic declaration,customs document review,and tax payment & release.The classification of HS code is crucial during declaration.There are many types of glue,and different components correspond to different tariff rates and regulatory conditions.For example,there are differences in regulatory requirements between solvent-based glue and water-based glue.Declaration elements must be filled in truthfully,including brand,model,component content,use,etc.

The core value of Zhongshen in the customs declaration link lies in accurate classification and compliant declaration.Our customs declaration team has in-depth research on HS codes of chemical products,and can ensure accurate classification,which avoids overpayment of taxes and risks caused by incorrect under-classification.At the same time,we use the single window system to realize joint declaration of customs declaration and inspection data,greatly shortening customs clearance time.Once we receive a query from the customs document review center,we will quickly prepare a description of the situation and relevant supplementary materials,communicate efficiently with the customs,and speed up the document review process.

List of Declaration Elements

• Product Name and Component Content: Detailed chemical name and percentage content are required.
• Appearance and Model: Clearly describe the physical form (e.g.transparent liquid) and specific model.
• Use: Specify the specific application field,such as industrial bonding,electronic packaging,etc.
• Packaging Specification and UN Number: Must be consistent with the dangerous goods packaging certificate and transport documents.

Customs Inspection and Cargo Release

Customs inspection is the link with the most uncontrollable factors in the import process.For glue products,the customs mainly verifies whether the goods are hazardous chemicals,whether the packaging is leaking,and whether the labels comply with national standards.Inspection methods include external inspection,unpacking inspection,and sampling for testing.

Common problems are mainly non-standard labels,damaged packaging,or inconsistency between cargo components and declaration.If sampling for testing is required,the testing cycle may affect the enterprise’s production plan.Supervisor Guo mentioned that a professional agency can reduce the probability of inspection through standardized declaration materials and good credit records,or assist customers to quickly cooperate with customs work when inspection occurs.

Zhongshen provides full accompanying services during the inspection link.When the customs issues an inspection order,our operators will immediately coordinate with the terminal to arrange container lifting and repositioning,and assist customs officers in unpacking.If minor defects are found in labels or packaging,we will provide on-site guidance or assist in rectification according to customs requirements,striving to pass the inspection in one go and reduce the cost of repeated container repositioning.For goods that require sampling testing,we will closely track the testing progress and notify the customer immediately after the result is issued.

Follow-up Warehousing and Logistics Distribution

As dangerous goods,glue cannot be stored randomly in ordinary warehouses after customs clearance and release.The goal of this stage is to safely pick up the goods from the port and transport them to a warehouse or factory with qualified hazardous chemicals storage qualification.Key actions include arranging hazardous goods vehicles for pickup,coordinating port fee settlement,and subsequent short-distance transportation.

Nanjing Port has strict time window restrictions for the entry and exit of hazardous goods vehicles,and the pickup procedures are cumbersome.Improper pickup planning may lead to cargo accumulation at the port and increase port detention fees.In addition,transport vehicles must have hazardous chemicals transport qualification,and drivers and escorts must work with valid certificates.

Zhongshen has a complete hazardous goods logistics and distribution network.All our cooperative fleets locally in Nanjing have compliant hazardous chemicals transport qualification,which can ensure the safe and timely pickup of goods from the port area.For customers who do not have their own hazardous chemicals warehouse,we can also provide compliant hazardous chemicals warehousing services to eliminate customers’ worries.By integrating customs declaration,warehousing and distribution resources,we have built a seamlessly connected logistics chain for customers.

Core Value of Zhongshen’s Services

In summary,glue import customs clearance in Nanjing is a complex process involving multi-department supervision and multi-link collaboration.Risks are hidden in every link,from detailed document review,compliant dangerous goods declaration,to response to customs inspection.With more than 20 years of industry accumulation,Zhongshen converts professional knowledge into practical benefits for customers.

We not only help customers solve cumbersome process operations,but more importantly,we help customers avoid potential administrative penalties and economic losses through professional risk prediction and compliance management.Led by Supervisor Guo and his team,Zhongshen always puts "Safety,Efficiency,Compliance" as the top priority,and makes glue import simple and controllable through full-process,one-stop agency services.For enterprises with glue import demand,choosing Zhongshen means choosing a professional and smooth foreign trade channel.