Hazardous Goods Transport Regulations of China (2019 Amendment) · Yalla China
لوائح نقل البضائع الخطرة (تعديل 2019) / Hazardous Goods Transport Regulations (2019 Amendment)
Enacted: 2019-03-02 ✅ Effective: 2019-06-01
📝 Overview
Regulates transport of hazardous goods by road, sea, and air in China, defining packaging, documentation, and licensing requirements.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
The Hazardous Goods Transport Regulations (2019 Amendment) provide: (1) Goods classification: international classification by hazard type (flammable, explosive, toxic, etc.); (2) Carrier licenses: carriers must obtain hazardous goods transport license; (3) Packaging: strict packaging standards for each class of hazardous goods; (4) Shipping documents: MSDS documents and cargo manifests mandatory; (5) Penalties: fines and imprisonment for illegal transport of hazardous goods.
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
If you are exporting or importing goods that may be classified as hazardous, ensure you obtain correct classification and required documentation before shipping to avoid confiscation of goods.
📎 Official source
State Council of China
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026