A topic of great concern to everyone is: importExport ClearanceWhat are the procedures? Today, we will explain this in detail:

I.Import Clearance:

Confirm the import shipment date and wait for the vessel to arrive. Initiate the import task sequence:

Provide arrival notice, original bill of lading, or telex release letter of indemnity exchange form.

Deliver the goods to the customs supervision warehouse.

PrepareImport Customs DeclarationDocuments required:

Documents required:

One copy each of the packing list, invoice, and contract; one copy of the customs declaration form; one copy of the customs declaration power of attorney.

For products imported from Japan, the U.S., South Korea, and the EU, wooden products must provide a heat treatment certificate or phytosanitary certificate, while non-wooden products must provide a non-wood packaging declaration.

Various documents required by tax laws (import license, machinery license, certificate for important public products, etc.).

If there is a tax exemption manual, provide the tax exemption and tax certificate manual.

After import customs declaration, customs will verify the price, and the customer must provide relevant price proofs.Letter of CreditOriginal insurance policy, original invoice, tender documents, and other documents required by customs.

After customs prints the tax payment notice, the customer must pay the tax within 7 working days. Late payments will incur daily overdue fees.

After customs clearance, the goods can be moved into the warehouse. A report must be submitted to customs within 14 days of arrival. Goods left unclaimed for over 3 months will be treated as ownerless and sold by customs.

Export customs declaration:

First, book shipping space with the shipping company.

Required documents for export customs declaration

All documents required by customs must be prepared and submitted for declaration at least 24 hours before the goods arrive at the customs supervision zone.

Documents required:

Documents such as the packing list, invoice, contract, confirmation sheet, customs declaration form, and shipping companys bill of lading.

Various customs certificates (e.g., customs clearance, export license, etc.).

If there is an export manual, a customs declaration form is required.

Required documents for export inspection

Necessary documents must be prepared and submitted to the inspection and quarantine bureau at least three days before customs declaration.

Documents to be provided include the packing list, invoice, contract, inspection authorization letter, factory list, packing list, etc.

For exports to the EU, Australia, Canada, the U.S., etc., if the outer packaging requires heat treatment, the documents to be provided include the packing list, invoice, contract, and inspection authorization.

Officially declare the export goods to customs. Export taxes must be paid, and sometimes additional fees are required.

On-site document inspection by customs. After the cargo documents are released, the shipper must transport the goods to the customs supervision area for inspection and release within the time limit specified by customs. Customs officers should be contacted promptly during cargo inspection. After inspection, the transport companys designated seal shall be affixed. If no inspection is required, the physical goods shall be exported immediately, and the shipping list must be submitted to the port for loading within the deadline.

During goods export, the shipping company sends export list data to customs. After receiving and deleting the customs data, the customs broker immediately prints the tax refund confirmation form for customs.