Chemical Import Documents (Chemical Confirmation Statement, Import Report for Substances Hazardous to Humans, MSDS Submission)

Procedure

Procedure

1. 01

   Review the composition statement and LOC: Obtain a composition statement listing chemical names, contents and CAS numbers from the overseas manufacturer or exporter; if they refuse disclosure as a trade secret, use the chemical confirmation documents (LOC) they provide instead. Use these to check which regulated category each component falls under.

2. 02

   Submit the chemical confirmation statement: Enter the results in the confirmation statement (Form No. 1), attach the materials used, and submit it to the Korea Environment Corporation; it is processed immediately. Only substances not directly related to market release, such as test, research or inspection reagents or trial production, may be submitted within 30 days after import.

3. 03

   File the import report for substances hazardous to humans: If such substances are contained, file the import report (Form No. 23) with documents proving the components to the regional environmental office and receive the import report certificate within the 2-day processing period. First check, based on the planned annual volume and use, whether the exemptions under Article 10 of the Enforcement Decree apply.

4. 04

   Organize MSDS submission materials: For substances subject to MSDS, submit the MSDS and the names and contents of non-classified components through the KOSHA MSDS system before import. If the overseas manufacturer confirms that no classified substances exist other than those in the MSDS, submit the chemical confirmation document (Enforcement Rule of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, Form No. 62) instead.

5. 05

   Check registration and file change reports: For substances imported at 1 tonne or more per year, check before import whether registration or notification is required under Article 10 of the Act on the Registration and Evaluation of Chemicals. If the reported substance type, content or use, or the business name, representative or location changes, or the planned import volume increases by 50% or more, file a change report within 30 days of the change.

Filing route

Filing route

Deadlines & processing notes

Deadlines & processing notes

Basic documents

Basic documents

If you assume the customs import agent filed the confirmation statement, the importer still bears the fine for non-submission, because the chemical confirmation duty lies with the party that entrusted the import.