Online Interview
Topic: Crackdown on Smuggling – about Customs Anti-Smuggling Stories of 2013
Time:03:00 PM (Wed) March 12, 2014
Special Guests:Chen Jianxin, Deputy Director General of the Anti-Smuggling Bureau, the GACC
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Crackdown on Smuggling – about Customs Anti-Smuggling Stories of 2013
[Chen Jianxin]: High-grade raw hides belong to general taxable goods and should be subject to tax payment according to provisions when imported. If the quantity is quite large and the taxes evaded reach the standard for criminal penalty, those who smuggle high-grade raw hides (like furs of martens, foxes and raccoons) will be investigated for criminal liability according to the provisions on smuggling general goods specified in Article 153 of the Criminal Law of People’s Republic of China. 03/12/2014 15:56:27
[Netizen: Anonymous]: It seems that Customs’ anti-smuggling actions are not as dangerous as local public security work. I have the impression that those actions are usually carried out at night with no weapons or resistance involved. 03/12/2014 15:20:22
[Chen Jianxin]: For one thing, smuggling crimes related to all kinds of tax evasion fall into the category of intelligent economic crimes. To combat such crimes, what is required by the Customs first is wisdom. For another, we also face vicious smugglers engaging in smuggling drugs and firearms. In such cases, customs officers are also faced with various kinds of dangers in need of courageous and firm fight. 03/12/2014 15:56:53
[Netizen: Anonymous]: In my opinion, I think smuggling is beneficial for China's trade balance and narrowing trade deficits. It’s not easy for us commoners to make a living. Can Customs show some mercy for petty smuggling activities? 03/12/2014 15:08:59
[Chen Jianxin]: Smuggling involves illegal international trade. It not only leads to losses of tax revenues, but also impedes normal order of import-export trade. Furthermore, it may also gives rise to unfair competitions and endanger lawful rights and interests of law-abiding enterprises, which are detrimental to sustainable and sound development of our foreign trade. 03/12/2014 15:57:36
[Netizen: Anonymous]: The previous episode about sniffer dogs is very interesting. Can we take a visit? 03/12/2014 15:05:53
[Chen Jianxin]: Sure. Many Customs houses will organize activities to showcase sniffer dogs to the public around the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on June 26. Local Customs houses will make public announcements via social media or on their respective websites. You’re welcome to sign up for the visit. And thanks for your concern on our anti-smuggling work. 03/12/2014 15:58:22
[Netizen: Anonymous]: Could you explain what non-customs checkpoint smuggling is? 03/12/2014 15:04:27
[Chen Jianxin]: According to Article 8 of the Customs Law of the People’s Republic of China, all inward and outward means of transport, goods, and articles shall enter or leave the territory at a place where there is a customs office and be subject to the supervision and administration of the Customs. Non-customs checkpoint smuggling refers to smuggling goods and articles inward and outward by sea or land at a place where there is no customs office in an attempt to avoid customs supervision. 03/12/2014 15:59:08
[Netizen: Anonymous]: China Customs has launched special campaigns code-named “National Gateway Protection” and “Green Fence” in previous years. What’s the theme of this year? Anything relates to the Beilun River? 03/12/2014 15:03:39