International maritime customs declaration

For international ocean freight import and export goods, after the consignor, consignee, or their agent accurately declares to the customs and pays all due taxes and related fees in full, the goods can only be smoothly imported or exported after customs release.

How does international ocean freight customs declaration operate? Below, we will introduce how to declare customs for international ocean freight.

Customs declaration refers to the procedure of reporting to the customs before the import or export goods are loaded onto a ship for shipment. According to the provisions of China's Customs Law: All goods entering or leaving the national borders must pass through ports, stations, or international airports where customs is established, and the goods owner must declare to the customs. Only after customs release can the goods be picked up or loaded for export.

Export Customs Clearance Procedure for International Ocean Freight

1. The export enterprise registers with the local customs to obtain the right to import and export operations.

   The export enterprise should be registered and filed with the local customs and inspection and quarantine bureau, possessing the right to import and export operations and the qualifications for inspection application.

2. Prepare customs declaration documents.

   Documents related to the export of goods, such as the customs declaration power of attorney, inspection form, contract, packing list, invoice, shipping order (S/O), inspection application form, and certificate of origin, are required. Electronic authorization for customs declaration must also be carried out.

3. Container arrives at the terminal.

   After the container is loaded with goods and arrives at the designated terminal yard, the shipping company receives the arrival notice and provides a pre-assigned manifest. Customs declaration can only proceed with the "pre-assigned manifest" and "arrival information". It is usually recommended to arrange for container loading and customs declaration at least two days before the customs deadline.

4. Customs declaration and tax payment.

   The customs declarant fills out the customs declaration form based on the declaration documents, exports the form for client confirmation, then submits it to the customs. After receiving the application and verifying that the documents match, the customs prints out a tax bill (exempt for duty-free goods), and the export enterprise pays the tax.

5. Customs inspection.

   After the export enterprise pays the tax, the customs notifies whether the goods need to be inspected. If inspection is required, cooperate actively with the customs inspection work; if not, the goods are released directly.

6. Customs release.

   After inspection and release, the goods can be loaded onto the ship for export.

Import Customs Clearance Procedure for International Ocean Freight

1. The import enterprise registers with the local customs to obtain the right to import and export operations.

   The import enterprise should be registered and filed with the local customs and inspection and quarantine bureau, possessing the right to import and export operations and the qualifications for inspection application.

2. Prepare customs declaration documents.

   Documents related to the import of goods, such as the customs declaration power of attorney, contract, packing list, invoice, arrival notice, and telex release bill of lading, are required, and electronic authorization for customs declaration must be carried out. If commodity inspection is needed, inspection must be applied for before customs declaration and released before customs declaration can proceed.

3. Container arrival at port for customs declaration and tax payment.

   After the container arrives at the port, the customs declarant fills out the customs declaration form based on the import declaration documents, exports the form for client confirmation, then submits it to the customs. After verifying the documents without errors, the customs issues a tax bill. The import enterprise pays the tax. The customs then notifies whether the goods need to be inspected, arranges for inspection work, or releases the goods directly.

4. Customs clearance and closure.

   After the import customs declaration is released and the customs closure procedures are completed, the import enterprise notifies the freight forwarding company to arrange for a tractor to pick up the container for delivery.

It is important to note that customs clearance procedures may vary depending on the country, type of goods, and specific circumstances. You can consult our company for specific operations to ensure the smooth completion of import and export transportation procedures. Contact number: 130-7567-8958.