Key attention should be given to mixtures containing precursor chemicals. Operators must calculate the amount of precursor chemicals and apply for an import (export) license according to the regulations, except for compound pharmaceutical preparations containing precursor chemicals.
According to Article 7 of the "Provisions on the Management of Import and Export of Precursor Chemicals" (Ministry of Commerce Order No. 7 of 2006, hereinafter referred to as "Provisions"), a "mixture" is defined as:
Goods containing one of the four precursor chemicals (toluene, acetone, butanone, sulfuric acid) at a concentration higher than 40% (excluding) or goods containing hydrochloric acid at a concentration higher than 10% (excluding);
Goods containing other precursor chemicals listed in the "Classification and Catalogue of Precursor Chemicals" besides the aforementioned five chemicals.
Compound pharmaceutical preparations containing precursor chemicals are excluded. Operators importing or exporting the above mixtures must apply for a license according to the "Regulations."
Goods containing one of the five chemicals (toluene, acetone, butanone, sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid) at concentrations below the specified limits are not considered "mixtures" under Article 7 of the "Provisions." Operators importing or exporting such goods do not need to apply for a license according to the "Provisions."
Attachments
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Classification and Catalogue of Precursor Chemicals (2024 edition)
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Regulation on the administration of precursor chemicals (2018 Revision)
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Provisions on the Management of Import and Export of Precursor Chemicals (2015 Amendment)