Customs declaration and inspection are crucial steps in international trade, encompassing both customs declaration and inspection and quarantine procedures. Customs declaration involves declaring imported or exported goods to customs authorities and paying applicable duties and taxes. Inspection and quarantine declaration entails submitting declarations to inspection and quarantine departments to ensure goods meet national standards for quality, hygiene, environmental protection, and other requirements. The primary process includes: preparing documentation (invoices, packing lists, contracts, etc.), electronic declaration, paying duties and taxes, and inspection and release. Common terminology includes: HS codes, customs value, regulatory conditions, and inspection and quarantine categories. Note that different commodities have distinct regulatory requirements—e.g., food necessitates health permits, cosmetics require filing certificates, and animal/plant products demand quarantine approvals. Businesses should accurately classify commodity codes, declare true values, and proactively understand relevant policies to avoid penalties like late declaration fees and fines.
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