The customs tariff number (often called “HS Code”) consists of an 8 or 11-digit combination of numbers and is used, among other things, when goods are shipped.
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“Vacations at home” – this is probably one of the keywords in summer/autumn 2020. In currently difficult and challenging times, a change of scenery is often the only possibility to take a little time out of the dreary everyday life. The unbroken travelling is causing record sales and turnover, especially in the caravaning industry. The manufacturers not only deliver their leisure vehicles and the corresponding accessories to Germany but also the export is rising to new dimensions. However, this also involves risks for the manufacturers with regard to technical compliance requirements.
Read moreOn July 31, one of our longest projects successfully ended. During the last five years we have supported and advised BMW Aftersales on regulatory requirements. The Brazilian market with the “INMETRO” certification system was one of our core markets.
Read moreDue to the corona situation, the Chinese government has temporarily relaxed the CCC certification process in certain areas and published a corresponding announcement (No. 2020/8) on April 17, 2020.
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The rumours of an extension of the CCC scope were finally confirmed. Brake linings will be subject to CCC certification in the future.
Read moreOn October 17th, CNCA published Announcement No. 44 with further adjustments to the scope to be CCC certified. With immediate effect, interior materials and door locks and hinges are excluded from the CCC certification scope.
Read moreThe latest technical regulations for radio electronic devices came into force in Ukraine on 01.04.2018 (Ukraine RED). Automotive spare parts are currently exempted, but will be included into the scope starting from 01.01.2020.
Read moreAnnouncement No. 11, published in June 2018, removed some product categories from the scope of CCC relevant automotive components such as fanfare or fuel tanks and allowed for self-certification of interior components and locks/hinges. This entails various implementation and change scenarios.
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The licensing for the import of aluminum wheels to the Russian Federation from non-member states of the Eurasian Economic Union is in force untill October 9 2019.
Read moreIn December 2018, CNCA published the second change to the existing CCC-relevant automotive portfolio in 2018. Announcement No. 29 exempts retro-reflectors and reflectors from the certification requirement.
Read moreThe revision of the “Regulation for Motor Vehicle & Vehicle Parts Certification and Investigation”, which came into force on 21.08.2019, contains fundamental changes to the KC certification for South Korea.
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The SNI (Indonesian National Standard) marking of certain vehicle parts and components serves as proof of compliance with the corresponding Indonesian SNI standards and required Indonesian product and factory audits. Once the relevant certificates have been issued and the labelling affixed to the product, products can be imported and sold in the Republic of Indonesia.
Read moreThe widespread use of international standards and flexible approval procedures are key elements for the industry to make the most of global supply chains, economies of scale and rapid innovation. The EU and Korea generally apply similar requirements based largely on international standards. Market access with certain products requires correct KC certification.
Read moreThis text summarizes the current situation on replacement brake pads from a legal point of view. Vehicle brakes (and brake linings are part of the braking system) are in many cases type approved according to UNECE Reg. 13-H.
Read moreIn October 2018, a draft regulation on inmetro certification of trailer couplings was presented. Although this has not yet entered into force, it can be assumed that the new requirements will be implemented within the next 18 months.
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The EAC mark enables the manufacturer, distributor or authorised representative to declare that his product complies with the applicable safety requirements laid down in the technical regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union. After successful conformity testing, the products must be marked with the EAC conformity mark (EAC mark).
Read moreRoad transport in general and vehicle regulations in particular are complex systems with implications for road safety, energy consumption, the environment and trade. More than fifty years ago, governments recognised the crucial need for international harmonisation of vehicle requirements in order to facilitate border crossing and trade in vehicles and to regularly update these requirements to cover new technologies.
Read moreNowadays it is of fundamental importance to know and understand the product-related requirements and guidelines for the international trade of goods. Before companies can export their products to a foreign market, the legal framework must be identified and understood. In the first step, the type of conformity requirements for relevant products and their properties must be worked out and the internal implementation aligned accordingly.
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Since 2018, the regulation of small quantities, which is customary in Brazil for import procedures, has been steadily tightened and is becoming less and less transparent. Good preparation and efficient planning make the process much easier.
Read moreHigh potential and rapid growth – the Brazilian automotive market is becoming increasingly attractive for importers, but requires compliance with and implementation of local legislation.
Read moreImport processing in China has become more complex for foreign companies in recent years. The import and subsequent marketing of certification-relevant products is preceded by a mandatory CCC certification. A precise overview of the regulations of the People’s Republic updated since March 2018 is therefore immensely important for a smooth process.
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