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]: This year, the Customs will continue to crack down hard on smuggling activities. First, we will conduct accurate, precise and heavy blow on outstanding issues in major areas. As a matter of fact, GACC has already deployed and implemented a one-year special campaign named “Green Wind” against the smuggling of agricultural products in Customs districts nationwide. The campaign focuses on cracking down on the smuggling of agricultural products that affects agricultural security and the interests of farmers, such as grain, sugar, frozen products and cotton. 03/12/2014 15:48:56
[Chen Jianxin]: At the same time, we will exert more efforts in cracking down on drugs, guns, “overseas garbage” and major tax-related goods, and carry out in-depth combat and control related to the smuggling activities in major regions. Besides, we will investigate and punish the behaviors such as defrauding of export tax refund and illegal carrying of currency. 03/12/2014 15:51:29
[Wang Hua]: Well, now, let’s look at some questions from netizens. 03/12/2014 15:51:50
[Netizen: Huanhuan]: Is there any reward for reporting smuggling? How long will it take to get the reward? 03/12/2014 11:05:12
[Chen Jianxin]: Yes. We have rewards for the informer. For the specific reward measures, please refer to the provisions of GACC Decree No.8 which took effect on September 1, 1989. Such rewards shall be granted to the informers after the legal documents of the relevant case take effect and smuggled goods are disposed of or the fines and taxes of the cases in violation of regulations are paid. 03/12/2014 15:52:13
[Netizen: Qiujiao]: Is buying smuggled goods considered as a breach of law? 03/12/2014 11:09:18
[Chen Jianxin]: Well, this depends on different situations. According to Article 155 of the existing Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China and Article 8 of the Implementing Regulations of the General Administration of China of the People's Republic of China on Administrative Penalty, it will be deemed as an indirect smuggling act if one purchases the goods or articles directly and illegally from the smugglers while knowing well that the goods or articles are imported by smuggling. If such an act constitutes a crime, criminal liability will be investigated according to provisions on smuggling crime; if such an act does not constitute a crime, administrative penalty may be imposes. 03/12/2014 15:52:36
[Netizen: Fengxinzi]: What’s the difference between overseas commissioned purchase and smuggling? 03/12/2014 11:09:40
[Chen Jianxin]: Commissioned purchase as a marketing method does not necessarily constitute a smuggling act. If commissioned entities or individuals go through relevant customs formalities for goods purchased overseas, their selling of such goods are legal. However, some entities or individuals attempt to avoid customs supervision and tax payment while offering overseas purchasing services to seek illegal profits. Such acts violate relevant laws and regulations and constitute smuggling. 03/12/2014 15:53:02
[Netizen: Daiwen]: How can we know imported clothes sold on the market are not “overseas garbage”? 03/12/2014 11:10:08