3.3.1 Import and
Export Commodity Inspection Agents
Only those corporate entities that have registered with
SAIC and issued a Corporate Business Licence, and have
registered with the local inspection and quarantine
authorities and granted an Import and Export Commodity
Inspection Agent Registration Certificate can act as agents
for import-export commodity inspection applications. The
inspection and quarantine authorities will not process
applications submitted by unregistered agents.
3.3.2 Services Provided by Agents
The agents are responsible for contacting the inspection
and quarantine authorities, arranging the time of
inspection, coordinating with the inspection and quarantine
authorities in connection with relevant investigations, and
paying fees on behalf of their clients.
3.3.3 Letter of Attorney
The client must sign a letter of attorney with the agent.
The letter of attorney should indicate the name, address,
legal representative, and nature and scope of business of
the client; the name, address and service of the agent; as
well as the liabilities of both parties, the power of
consent, the validity period and other matters; and should
bear the official stamp of the client.
