Key practical points:
• A holder of a trademark, patent or copyright can record the right with customs in advance.
• Customs can detain shipments suspected of infringing recorded rights on export or import.
• The holder may be asked to post a financial guarantee before detention to cover possible damage.
• Seized counterfeit goods may be confiscated and destroyed.
• Protection works at the border only and does not replace domestic lawsuits.
• Useful for manufacturers and exporters to protect their marks or fight counterfeiting.
💡 Intellectual property
Regulations on Customs Protection of Intellectual Property Rights · Yalla China
知识产权海关保护条例 / Regulations on Customs Protection of Intellectual Property Rights
Enacted: 2003-12-02 ✅ Effective: 2004-03-01
📝 Overview
A regulation letting rights holders record their IP with customs to stop counterfeit goods at the border.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
If you have a trademark or a product you export from China, record your right with customs so they can stop counterfeit shipments before they cross the border. It is a strong preventive tool, but remember it works only at the border; you still need to protect your right domestically through the courts. General orientation, not legal advice.
📎 Official source
General Administration of Customs / customs.gov.cn
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026