AQSIQ - Frequenty Asked Questions

1. What is AQSIQ?

AQSIQ stands for "General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine" in China. Its main function is to safeguard the imported cargos in China, and ensure that imported wastes comply with the environmental protection standards and other mandatory requirements regulations of China.  

2. What will happen if I don't have AQSIQ certificate? 

Answer: Your cargo will be denied at the port of entry. 

3. How long will it take for me to obtain an AQSIQ certificate? 

Answer: Each year AQSIQ starts reviewing applications in a preset month, and releases the list of qualified scrap suppliers a couple of times in the following months. Although there is no deadline set by AQSIQ for documents submission, we strongly encourage our clients have the preparation work started as early as possible. 

4. Do I need to renew my certificate every year? 

Answer: The certificate is valid for three years. Renew it at the end of the third year. 

5. More questions? 

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