GACC Announcement No.37, 2016 on (Adjusting 2 Control Mode Codes)

In accordance with GACC Announcement No.33 of 2010 on import/export sample and advertising materials, control mode codes "3010" (the class A of sample and advertising materials) and "3039" (the class B of sample and advertising materials) are hereby adjusted in terms of description and application respectively, as follows:

1. Control mode code "3010" shall be intended for "importing/exporting sample and advertising materials" and be applicable for state-licensed importers/exporters to import/export such kind of materials. But this code shall not be applicable to those temporarily-importing/exporting materials nor to the samples for exhibition only that are to be imported by foreign commercial organizations without the purpose of re-export from China.

2. Control mode code "3039" (the class B of sample and advertising materials) shall be cancelled.


The regulations above shall enter into force from 1 July 2016.



General Administration of Customs of China (GACC)
June 20, 2016