Since 1 August 2017 it is forbidden to import the following dangerous goods to China via the Qingdao port:

Class 2―Gases, Class 3―Flammable Liquids, Class 4―Flammable Solids; Substances Liable to Spontaneous Combustion; Substances which, in Contact with Water, Emit Flammable Gases, Class 5―Oxidizing Substances and Organic Peroxides and the Class 6.1―Toxic substances in import and export operation are totally banned, carries out Class 8―Corrosives and Class 9―Miscellaneous Dangerous Substances and Articles, including the Environmentally Hazardous Substances.

The Implementation of the prohibition measures is to strengthen the coordination and prosecution of security surveillance regarding the shipping, maritime, customs, inspection and quarantine departments in the Huang Dao District Government to ensure that control measures are in place.