Suspension Notice issued by the Customs

When finding suspected infringing goods, the Customs will issue suspension notice to the IPR holders.
Inform IPR holders to tell the Customs the results of verification in three days upon receiving the notice.

The procedures of suspension issued by the Customs –when IPRs are recorded

Recordation of IPRs
The Customs suspends goods
IPR holders apply for detention of the goods and provide a security
The Customs detains the goods- the Customs carries out investigation and verification
The Customs imposes punishment
The Customs disposes the infringing goods
Settle the payment and refund the security

※ Source: Official website of General Customs Administration of People’s Republic of China

The procedures of suspension issued by the Customs- when IPRs are not recorded

IPR holders present an application
IPR　holders provide a security
The Customs detains the goods
Application for the clearance of suspected infringing goods
IPR holders apply to the court for judicial detention
Assist the judicial detention
Settle the payment and refund the security

※ Source: Official website of General Customs Administration of People’s Republic of China