Customs Declaration‌

Scope of customs declaration and inspection business

1.Export Customs Declaration: Simple and convenient procedures, with a wide range of products: including fabrics, clothing, shoes, bags, leather products, plastic products, hardware products, electronics and electrical appliances, toys, ceramics, furniture, bamboo, wood, rattan, handicrafts, and more. Your company (factory) only needs to send us information such as product names, quantities, weights, values, and packaging forms. (If inspection and quarantine are required, the information should be sent in advance.) We can handle all necessary documents on your behalf and complete the relevant procedures in a reliable and timely manner.

2.Import Customs Declaration: Diverse forms and extensive channels, including normal agency customs declaration for general trade, customs declaration handled by our company, and customs declaration for loose cargo and express shipments.

3.24/7 One-Stop Service: Our company not only handles customs declaration but also provides services such as customs inspection declaration, certificates of origin (FA, CO), fumigation, disinfection, transportation, and warehousing.

Operational Process of Customs Declaration and Inspection Business

1. For smooth customs clearance, please fill in the specific name, accessories, and material of the goods. Do not just write terms like "accessories" or "samples".

2. The sender should fill in their full name. The sender must sign the waybill and indicate the actual date of shipment.

3. The contract terms of the express waybill (scope of liability, maximum coverage of liability insurance, problematic shipments) are noted on the back of the waybill for major courier companies. Please read these terms carefully before sending the shipment.

Customs Declaration:

1. Customs declaration generally involves four steps: declaration, inspection, taxation, and release.

2. Currently, all ports have implemented paperless customs declaration processes. The principal should prepare electronic documents in PDF format, ensuring that the content is clear, complete, and bears the official seal of the operating unit. Since customs implements paperless commodity inspection and normal declaration is still required, a power of attorney for inspection declaration, a sea waybill, and if the goods are subject to legal inspection, original foreign certificates such as the certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, and animal quarantine certificate are needed for the paperless customs clearance process.

3. The customs broker uses the upgraded entry system for electronic data entry.

4. Send electronic information to customs along with electronic copies of the documents.

5. Confirm the customs duty amount after receiving the electronic receipt and pay the duty through online payment.

6. Customs completes the review and issues electronic release.

7. The customs release stamp is affixed to the D/O (Delivery Order) on-site.

Imported goods: Inspection declaration first, followed by customs declaration

1. For non-mandatory commodity inspection, the generally required documents for inspection declaration include: customs declaration form, invoice, packing list, and packing certificate (e.g., a non-wooden packing certificate if the packaging is not wooden). For mandatory commodity inspection, the inspection declaration documents need to be pre-entered into the system (such as the Jiucheng document system) first. Additionally, a power of attorney for inspection declaration (original copy stamped with the official seal and the legal representative's seal) and specified special documents (e.g., 3C compulsory certification, etc.) are required. After the commodity inspection is completed, the original waybill will be stamped with the commodity inspection seal. If an import customs clearance form is needed, it should be obtained.

2. The general documents required for customs declaration after inspection include: customs declaration form, original waybill, invoice, packing list, power of attorney for customs declaration. Accompanying documents should include Import Cargo Clearance Form A. For other required documents, tax-exempt imported goods also need to provide a tax exemption certificate (e.g., a tax exemption manual for processing trade, etc.).

3. After customs clearance, for goods subject to general taxation, the customs will issue a tax payment notice (import duty, import value-added tax). After the tax is paid, the taxpayer needs to go to the customs to complete the tax verification and cancellation procedures, after which the customs will stamp the release seal. At this point, the import customs clearance process for the imported goods is completely finished.

Exported goods: Application for inspection

1. For HS tax codes that require an Export Goods Clearance Form (B), the customs declaration unit shall request the exporter to provide the Export Goods Certificate of Exchange (or voucher), and a Power of Attorney for Customs Declaration (original copy stamped with the official seal and the legal representative's seal). They shall then proceed to the Commodity Inspection Bureau to handle the certificate exchange formalities and obtain the Export Goods Clearance Form (B).

2. Customs Declaration: Provide basic customs declaration documents, including the original waybill, customs declaration form, invoice, packing list (all original copies stamped with the company's seal), and Power of Attorney for Customs Declaration (original copy stamped with the company's seal and the legal representative's seal). If export proceeds verification and write-off are required, an Export Proceeds Verification and Write-off Form must also be provided. If accompanying documents require a Form B, an Import Goods Clearance Form (B) must be provided.

3. After customs clearance and release, the release stamp shall be directly affixed to the waybill, marking the completion of the export clearance procedures for the exported goods.

Precautions for the Operation of Customs Declaration and Inspection Business

1. According to the Customs Law, the consignee of imported goods, the consignor of exported goods, and the owner of inbound and outbound articles are the taxpayers of customs duties. It also stipulates that enterprises authorized to engage in import and export business and customs declaration enterprises registered with the customs are also legal taxpayers.

2. Do not fill in incorrect or omit relevant information. Ensure the accuracy of data and the completeness of materials.

3. The principal should pay attention to whether goods from countries or regions that have signed bilateral agreements with China are eligible for preferential tariff regulations.