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Announcement 12

In addition to the Chinese government’s to the previously detailed Announcement 53, a new policy has been set in place and due to be implemented starting April 26,2020.

The new policy declared as Announcement 12 is to further support Announcement 53 with efforts of exporting medical and non-medical use masks worldwide. In addition to supplying customs with a letter of intent to import medical supplies (both medical and non-medical use), Announcement 12 states two declaration documents must now be supplied with the shipment to prevent goods that are note placed on their “disqualified non-medical use face masks and manufactures” as set forth by the Chinese government.

According the Announcement 12’s Annex 1, the first document Joint Declaration of the Exporter and the Importer, is a “sworn by” statement confirming that the non-medical face masks being imported are compliant with the quality standards of China OR compliant with the standards of another foreign country prior to import. Annex 1 also states that these imported non-medical masks are not to be used for medical purposes and any third party will be warned against using them for medical purposes. Liabilities such as losses caused by misuse, maintenance, etc. are being waived by exporter/producer of the goods.

Giving Back to Our Local First Responders

It’s been no secret that there is a personal protective equipment (PPE) shortage affecting our nation. The shortage has come at a cost to our healthcare workers and first responders who have a concentrated exposure to this novel virus. With the demand being so high, many business that have the capacity to do so, have embraced the need to temporarily adapt to necessary business changes such as producing hand sanitizer, respirators, medical gowns, masks and more in hopes of helping to meet the PPE demand.

It was second nature for us to want to contribute in any way we could. As veteran suppliers in the Promotional Industry, we quickly placed our problem solving thinking caps on and dove into extensive research paralleled by collaboration with medical professionals to better assist us in seeking quality goods. While conducting research of vendors that were certified by the CDC, it became quickly apparent the intricacy of this process had to be backed by persistence and the ability to be patient on our part as it is not easy to receive quick answers especially as many other companies are flooding these vendors with inquiries.

All the meanwhile, our team was tirelessly reaching out to many of our local first responder organizations such as hospitals, police departments and ambulatory workers so that masks could be immediately donated to stations that were in immediate need of them. The Tustin Police Department was one of the Orange County’s localities to reply. Considering that some of our colleagues reside in the city of Tustin, it was a great honor to be able to donate to their local police station.

“There’s nothing greater needed during this time of social distancing than the sense of gratitude and community. Donating these masks to the Tustin Police Department is a small token of appreciation for what this department does for their neighborhood. My staff and I are proud to be a part of this.”

– Andrew B.
Everson President

For more information on how you can donate or if you are a first responder agency in need of mask, please contact help@eversonbrand.com, or visit our 100% non-profit Gofundme campaign.

China’s Article 53

The demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) has been at an all time high and since the revised Emergency Use Authorization announced by the FDA on April 3, 2020 adding China’s KN95 eligible for import; many businesses have attempted to cease the moment.

However, the optimism for those who chose to import overseas in hopes of a quick contribution to meet the demand was short lived when China’s new measure Announcement 53 was implemented on April 10, 2020. This measure is set in place in hopes of preventing poor quality goods from being imported. All medical materials or medical supplies under HS Code 6307900010 umbrella are subject to the testing and review at customs to ensure they are meeting the Import and Export Commodity Inspection Law of the People’s Republic of China.

A combination of high demand and China’s Announcement 53 results in the potential of extreme delays of precious cargo so desperately needed around the world.