1. The border split
Export control is applied at the Chinese border.
Import control is applied at the destination.
2. The export side
A declaration is made.
A licence is required for restricted goods.
Customs examines the declaration for consistency: the goods, the destination and the licence.
3. The automated comparison
Declared goods, declared destination, licence scope.
4. What is examined at the border
The declaration.
The licence.
The transport documents.
5. The import side
A different authority applies different rules.
A good that leaves China legally can still be refused at destination.
6. The dual-use overlay
Both borders may apply dual-use controls, with different lists.
7. The scenario
A machine tool was exported lawfully from China and refused at destination because it required an import licence there.
8. The lesson
Two borders, two analyses.
9. Closing view
Compliance is not a single check.
It is one at each border.
*This article is based on Chinese export control rules and destination import licensing requirements.*