On December 22nd, 2020, the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC) published the Announcement on Questions Regarding the Inspection on Imported and Exported Hazardous Chemicals and Their Packaging (GACC Announcement No. 129 of 2020). The Announcement will take effect starting from January 10th, 2021, poised to replace AQSIQ Announcement No. 30 of 2012 as the guiding document for customs agencies to fulfill their duties concerning the inspection on imported and exported hazardous chemicals and their packaging.