lcd panel custom clearance made in china

As an importer of computer parts, you can see the value proposition in terms of cost thanks to China’s low labor cost and production standards. Speaking with a customs consultant when you are planning to import will equip you with the confidence to stay ahead of the curve.

When you are doing business in foreign countries and trying to establish lasting relationships, you must familiarize yourself with their customs and etiquette. You will get more out of doing business in China if you adhere to good business practices.

Our experienced customs brokers have a wide breadth of manufacturer information to aid in identifying potential partnerships and finding a supplier overseas. Our industry experts steer your import business in the right direction when it comes to dealing with Chinese suppliers and manufacturers.

When importing goods directly from China, federal agencies strictly enforce various regulations depending on the commodity. A customs consultant can identify which agencies regulate your imported goods.

A customs broker will facilitate any necessary steps during the import process to ensure that no fines, delays, or seizures happen at any point in the process of importing.

The FCC is involved since computer parts are designated as electronics. All computer parts must acquire FCC certification before arriving at a coastal port. Both the CBP and FCC have standard documentation requirements. The CBP may request more specific documentation for new products entering customs for the first time.

Whenimporting computer parts directly from China, it’s essential to familiarize yourself with the international Harmonized System (HS). The HS code is an export and import classification system managed by the World Customs Organization (WCO).

USA Customs Clearance offers an incredibleHTS Lookup Tool that can narrow down and provide precise import codes for all your computer parts imported into the US.

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This shipping method is usually reserved for our Led Display sample orders or some accessories. Before the large order, some of the customers are happy to receive the samples to confirm the quality.

The EMS delivery time limit is mostly one week, or one to two weeks, but there are also cases where the package is not received for one month, which needs to be determined according to the post office customs processing time limit.

Advantages: The discount is low, and any volume of goods is calculated by weight. Items under 500 grams can be calculated at the document price, with strong customs clearance capabilities. There are so many items that can be shipped out of customs, and it can also deliver sensitive goods that other international express companies cannot send. Such as food, health products, cosmetics, brand-name imitation bags, boxes, clothing, shoes, and other gifts and various special products.

You may encounter some international express agencies who attract customers at low prices but try to charge you additional costs under various excuses.

Packing Charge: Generally speaking, courier companies provide free packaging for customers’ packaging materials, such as cartons and bubbles. However, for some valuable and fragile items, the express company still has to charge a certain amount of packaging costs due to the shipment itself and packaging materials. Packaging costs are not included in the discount range.

Total cost In summary, the total cost of international express delivery = (freight + fuel surcharge) × discount + packaging costs + other uncertain costs (customs declaration fees | remote fees, etc.) Note: Ems is only billed according to the actual weight, no fuel surcharges and customs fees!

Because the weight of LED displays is usually very heavy, 80% of our customers choose shipping by sea, sea Shipping is a cheaper mode of transportation. The disadvantage is that the transportation time is longer, and it basically takes 1 month or more. Another major advantage of sea transportation is that it does not need to consider the size and weight.

Total cost = China local logistics cost + China export cost + shipping cost from Chinese port to U.S. port + U.S. customs clearance cost + U.S. local logistics cost

Approximately 90 percent of all LCD modules are manufactured in mainland China. The remaining 10 percent are manufactured primarily between Japan and Taiwan, and some in Korea. China’s clear stronghold in manufacturing, coupled with its large volume of imports to the U.S., mean these tariffs will definitely impact the industry.

The USITC (Office of Tariff Affairs and Trade Agreements) is responsible for publishing the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated (HTSA). The HTSA provides the applicable tariff rates and statistical categories for all merchandise imported into the United States; it is based on the international Harmonized System, the global system of nomenclature that is used to describe most world trade in goods. Although the USITC publishes and maintains the HTSA in its various forms, Customs and Border Protection is the only agency that can provide legally binding advice or rulings on classification of imports.

When a display is designed and built for a single application, it may be more appropriate to use a harmonized tariff code for the end-product instead of the display component. An LCD in a cellphone is a good example of this.

we are exporting weekly goods to Shenzhen district, but in last months it happens that a lot of containers have been stopped to Customs since Customs agents request specific declaration on the amount od Insurance Premium. For us it’s extremely difficult to declare this amount for each invoice since we pay a yearly premium.

Moreover in February we increased some prices and Customs rejected our invoices!!! They told us to declare the reason of the increasing!! So, in accordance with customer, we decided to change all the commercial names of the items in order to avoid confusion!

Customs does not accept annual insurance declarations. However the Customs officer should advise the exporter how to make the declaration, so that this technicality can be resolved easily.

The exporter has the right adjust the prices of products. Customs does however check and asks for explanation of the adjustment. This is done to understand the reason for the change and to avoid human error.

As mentioned in the article, export duties are only imposed on a small number of certain goods. In order to confirm the duties on export for polyester, we can check with the Customs Bureau. We will follow-up with you about this in a separate email.

We are a boat building company based in Indonesia. We plan to export a newly built 32 meter luxury yacht into Hainan, China. We will cruiser her straight from Jakarta into Hainan. What sort of taxes will my customer come across with the importation of this yacht? Just keeping a heads up for my client.

@Astrid – There is a search function on the official website of China Customs and Import duties of various goods abd their respective HS codes that can be found here:

@Haluk: There are four different kinds of aluminum ingots listed under the China Custom’s Online Service Center. The site is in Chinese but does have a search function. It’s here: http://service.customs.gov.cn/default.aspx?tabid=9409

i was trying to use link (http://www.customs.gov.cn/publish/portal0/tab9409/) for seaching HS codes by myself but i was not succesful. That page did not let me trough its verification code. So i decided to ask here and i would be grateful for any reply to my email.

Our China site has been importing goods from different countries. We had encountered an issue where in the China Customs is taxing us base on a higher value. We bought the goods from Singapore for like .05/unit. China customs is taxing us base on 0.162/unit. They do not accept that the real price for the item is just 0.05/unit.

I am administrating an international school in mainland china, and I want to order some textbooks from America. The American textbook publisher requires me to provide my customs registration number before I can complete the order, but I’m finding it very difficult to find out how to get such a number.

@Herbie: You need to provide proof to China customs that the goods were purchased at the amount you said. However they do keep a database of prices on gloablly traded products to ensure the correct amount is being declared, and they can and do impose what they feel is the correct dutiable value on the goods if they wish. You need to negotiate with them and provide hard evidence of proof of the true cost. – Chris

@Nathan: Bringing in school textbooks from overseas can be very difficult as the Chinese government monitor very carefully the publications that can be brought in. It’s not just a matter of customs, it’s also a matter for several other Government departments as well, including the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Propaganda. You will need professional assitance with this. I have sent you a personal email to discuss. – Chris

@Kian – this China Ministry of Customs website lists all the applicable duties on HS codes for goods imported into China: http://www.customs.gov.cn/publish/portal0/tab9409/

@John Scott: According to China’s customs regulations, gold, silver and the products made from them are duty-free and do not need to be declared if they are less than 50g (2 ounce) in weight. If the amount exceeds the limitation, you should declare it, and duty will be payable. On another note, I wouldn’t be sending gold or valuables through the post or even courier to China. It would be far safer to collect in UK and bring it back in personal luggage.

Our company is supplying business partners in China with special metal goods of purpose for car industry produced and developed in EU. Just recently custom in a way blocked one of last shipment and making complete due diligance of supplier and importer and finialy asking for paying of waranty fee, extra duty tax.

I propose exporting rooibos tea(indigenous to South Africa) to China.As part of the BRICS’s trading block what are the import and or customs duties from South Africa to China?

There’s no tax due when you buy product from China, just the purchase amount and the shipping costs which your supplier should be able to advise. However you may face import (customs) duties in the US.

There is an international system in place so that customs officials across each country and around the world can understand each other in relation to specific products. It is called the “Harmonized Tariff Schedule” (commonly referred to as the HS Code) and means nearly all products have a specific code number. If you know that number you can refer to the import duty as applicable in any country.

@Em: When exporting boats from China to other countries, the enterprises need to apply with the Chinese customs and submit all the required materials, including the application form, information of the ship and names of the crew. If such application has been approved, the customs will issue a certificate that allows the boat to exit the Chinese port. In terms of the type of the certification, it depends on the imported country of the boat. For example, CE certification is required for all recreational boats entering or sold in the European Union, while CCS certification may be required for importing boats to China.

This is quite a complicated procedural process. If you need assistance please contact one of our China offices for professional assistance with customs: china@dezshira.com

What is the China Customs duty rate for the importation by individuals (entering at the airport with said items in possession not intended for sale) for gold and silver coins and bullion that exceed 50 grams. And, how is the dutiable value determined on the coins, by their face value or weight??

@Mr. G: Gold and silver coins and bullion that exceed 50 grams in weight being brought into China are required to go through custom declaration. Chinese customs will determine how many quantities of gold and silver exceed their “reasonable range for self-use” based on relevant criteria. For excess self-use they items may be subject to import duties at 10% on their recent market value.

recently some of my competitors have tried to contact my custom agent in china and tried to get the information of the invoices i submit for custom clearance of my goods

@Jorge – No, your customs agent should NOT be divulging this information to your competitors. But that doesn’t mean that he isn’t. If you think he is leaking this data then I suggest changing your customs agent. It would be difficult to bring a legal case in this instance, although I agree it is wrong it would be a very hard case to prove. – Best regards – Chris

@Titus: Hong Kong is a free port and does not impose any customs tariff on imports and exports except for four types of dutiable commodities: liquor, tobacco, hydrocarbon oil, and methyl alcohol. So you have no customs duties to pay when shipping the items described to HK.

@Yuni – You need to find out the HS code for the product. This is an internationally recognized code that customs officials worldwide use to identify specific products. If you don’t have this you will be unable to export it from China or import it into Indonesia as no-one will be able to identify what it is. So you need to find this out. I suggest you visit http://www.hscode.org to help identify the relevant number.

@Bill – The common rate and minimum rate for import duty of Centrifugal fans are 30 percent and 8 percent respectively, and 50 percent and 0 percent for fans with power less than 125w. Tax rate is usually lower for importing components and then assembling in China. However, the customs of China will assess the value of the components, and if the total price of the components accounted for more than 60 percent of the price for a complete equipment, tax rate for complete equipment will be applied.

@Sam – Well that’s really an India import tax question. But we can answer that we have offices in India. On the hard disks imported into India, Basic Customs Duty is zero. However, a Counter-Vailing duty @ 6% and Central excise and customs education cess are imposed @ 3%, each. Further there is Special duty imposed @ 4%.

If the lithium carbonate failed to be re-imported within six months, you can apply for extension with relevant customs and such period can be extended for another three months upon approval. However, if the lithium carbonate failed to be re-imported within nine months after being exported, the regular import duties shall apply.

hi , I have export out good frequently to china, and every time I stuck with china custom, due to import licence in china, how should we go about applying for this licence, and as for custom duty is there any bench mark or how percent charge ??

You have a wonderful resource here with Asia Briefing and I’m a regular reader of the magazine and newsletter. My situation is I live in Shanghai and am interested in having 8 oil paintings shipped to me from a friend in the States. Will there be any trouble with customs, and if so how do I go about taking care of this ahead of time and avoiding any hassle? How would any import duty rate be implemented on something like artwork where prices are largely speculative?

@Art Collector: Personal articles will be considered as import and subject to import duty when the value of a single article exceeds 1000 RMB and has been determined by the customs as “not for personal use”. Once the paintings are considered imported goods, the import duty = duty paying value * import duty rate. The import duty rate is temporarily reduced to 6% for oil paintings since 2012, and the duty paying value of the paintings will be determined by either the price on the invoice or the recent market price of similar goods from the same source, whichever is applicable.

@Ian: This type of processing service is characterized as “processing with supplied material” (PSM) by the Custom and the Tax bureau. Under PSM, no tariff, VAT, or consumption tax will be imposed as long as the quantity of the parts imported match the export quantity of the processed parts. The relevant information of the parts will be put into a manual issued by the Custom when the parts coming into the country. Also the processing company in China must have the qualification approved by relevant government authorities to conduct PSM.

@Mike – It depends upon where the assembly is taking place. Ideally this should be based in a free trade or other bonded zone – the engines are imported into the zone (but not into the mainland as they do not pass through customs). Then they can be re-exported as a finished item with the lawn machinery. VAT can also be claimed back upon export on the Chinese sourced component as well.

Can you kindly advice what procedures I have to do to apply for tax exemptions? Recently purchased a LCD monitor from China and it arrived faulty. Seller informed to send it back but I have checked and the cost to send it back plus the duties and taxes already outweighs the cost of the item. Is there a term that returned goods can be exempted? I only received the item about a week ago. Any documents I can provide to help? The third party courier did not hand me any invoice from the seller in the first place.

@Raf – You could declare the device as a temporarily imported good to the Chinese Customs and obtain an ATA (Admission Temporaire/Temporary Admission) carnet. In order to be granted ATA, certain amounts of deposit or other types of guarantee will be required by the customs. In addition, to be qualified for temporarily imported goods, the goods should be exported generally within 6 months, any extension will need approval from the customs. The import and export duty and VAT are exempted for temporarily imported goods.

I don’t think there will be any taxes imposed on the LCD monitor as long as the customs are convinced this product is for personal use instead of sales purpose.

In your case, the supplier can claim the VAT back based on the valid tax certificates (for components) they should have. The refund rates are not available online, they will need to check with the customs for detailed information.

@Anil: The major taxes you will be subject to are value-added taxes and customs duties. You’ll need help with planning all this out, together with planning your registered capital and all these issues properly to cater accurately for the start up costs. For more information, please contact china@dezshira.com let us know where you’ll be establishing operations and our relevant regional office will be pleased to assist.

I need your help Chris. i have been searching Chinese taxes for week. I would like to know import sunflower oil to third country China from Russia and what would be the taxes and custom duties. Is it legal to Import sunflower oil to china? because last time we try to import arabseed from Russia but china don’t allow to buy arabseed from Russia .

2)When they apply to temporarily export artworks, they are required to pay a deposit fee that is equivalent to the amount of export duties for exporting the artwork. The deposit fee will be returned if the artwork is reimported to China within the stipulated period. But if the artwork is not returned to China within the period stipulated, the deposit fee will automatically be converted into export duties and paid to the Customs, regardless of whether the work has been sold, returned late, or not returned at all.

Could you please help me to know that in which category cotton linter pulp comes and what will be the custom duty on this when importing from china to India. Also please advise me the whole process for importing any material from China to India.

My email in April used the wrong terminology. The food additive I am exporting to China will be PIM, not PSM. I plan on shipping product to bonded warehouse wherein the food processor will receive product. I am advised that the processors have the Processing Trade Agreeement “handbook” on file with customs. Is any VAT or Duty the responsibility of the processor to have them exempt? Do I need a Trading License is it unnecessary? Thank you.

My company is based in Singapore and we are planning to export electronics components (Capacitors, resistors etc) to a new China customer in Beijing. Assuming the value of the goods is worth USD$10,000 what is the import taxes and other costs of importing into China?

how is the Chinese custom handling if a foreigner takes standard/ regular coins (no historic or bullions – just regular current currency e.g. USD or EUR) out of the country? Especially if exceeding the USD 5.000 threashold?

•If the foreign currency you take does not exceed the amount of declared in your last entry into China, you shall not be required to apply for the Permit for Bringing Foreign Exchange out of China and the Customs shall refer to the records of the amount of cash in foreign currencies declared by you for your last entry into China and allow exit.

– Where the amount of cash in foreign currencies to be brought out of China exceeds US$10,000 equivalent, you shall be required to apply to a branch of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange at the location of the account opening bank of foreign currency deposit or the bank selling such foreign currencies to you. The Customs shall allow exit upon presentation of the Permit bearing the seal of the SAFE bureau.

@Susan: As the value is under USD5000 you may not need to declare it. However, customs may still challenge you and ask you if these are to be resold. That would break a number of laws, and consequently could cause some issues as regards why you are carrying such unusual personal belongings with you.

Generally speaking, reclaiming import VAT and custom duty may be allowed within 1 year from the date of import custom clearance, if the the imported goods are genuinely of poor quality or poor standards, and is returned intact. This fact of poor quality or standards needs to be supported by quality inspection report issued by relevant quality inspection authorities.

Re your kind reply of 4th Jan to my question about importing perfume (thanks a million!), well it’s still stuck in storage in Hong Kong because the customer ran out of money… Anyway things should move again in early April. The question I need to ask you is about the difference between general and preferential duties. I was led to believe by some locals that general was for finished products (ready for retail sales) and preferential was for bulk product (i.e. still to be bottled and packaged). I understand from your e-mail that this is not the case. Therefore, my question is: in what cases is the preferential tariff applied, particularly with reference to finished perfumes and raw materials to make perfumed and cosmetics in China?

I would like to buy a hydroelectric turbine and generator from China for my personal use to be installed on my property. I have a quote that includes shipment to Port of NY. I have no experience dealing with the Chinese and no experience importing. If this unit is shipped to the Port of NY, I am concerned about customs, duties, tariffs, entry fees and whatever else I may not even know about.

@Mark Henson: Your question relates to import duties levied by the United States, not by China. You are best advised to contact a US Customs Agent in NY to assist with this type of question. There are several listed if you search google.

@Santo: We had to work a bit to get an answer to you on the issue you raised, hence the delay. It is a complicated subject you raise. However, to answer you in detail, customs duty rates for imports shall include most-favored-nation tariff rates, conventional tariff rates, preferential tariff rates, general tariff rates and tariff rates for quota items. Provisional rates of import duties may be implemented for a specified period of time.

Based on a preliminary search, the following two categories of products (might be close to the packed minced tuna) with their corresponding HS code, import customs duty (tariff) and applicable taxes were found. Please keep in mind that the information below is an estimate only and the actual import customs duty and tax rates may vary.

The correct way of price adjustment will depend on the reason for why there is a price adjustment in the first place. There can be a considerable impact on value-added tax (VAT) and corporate income (CIT) – especially for VAT if your company has already collected the VAT rebate on export of the goods. Taken this into account, the customs, tax and foreign exchange authorities will need to thoroughly understand the reason for the price adjustment.

Can VAT taxes be refunded/credited on returned goods? We mistakenly shipped products to our Chinese customer that need to be returned (unused). Are the taxes applicable if the products were never used?

Based on section 61 of “Order 124 of General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China”, return imported goods and claim refund on the import VAT paid is possible under the following grounds:

If you shipped the goods to your Chinese customer by mistake, then we would presume that the goods are not meeting the specification / requirements for your Chinese customer.

In addition, I am at a point where I need to rush items to China and I will be going there next week – is there a process where I can bring these items through the border and clear customer, or do I have to send them separately by courier?

If the incoterm is DDP, and I know that duty and VAT are based on CIF price. How do I present the CIF price in document (commercial invoice) for customs for calculation of duty and tax?

Hello Reed, sounds like the factories are referring to a Customs Handbook. This is required by PRC Customs for management what is called “processing trade” in China. Companies eligible for PTR (Processing Trade Relief) are allowed to import materials, parts, sub-assemblies, etc. that will be used in the manufacture of goods for export, with the customs duties/import VAT suspended. Such companies, which are under the supervision of PRC Customs, are required to maintain records to track the receipt of materials, storage, use and ultimate export of products manufatured from these imported materials. The “book” is what is used to record the in and out of the goods as well as to track the process.

Some issues that you could face would be valuing the machinery and declaring them as fixed assets. This would be easier to achieve through purchasing new machinery, and would also avoid customs and inspection.

we have a branch company in Guangzhou (a trading company for sales and service) which import goods in China and resell in China. this company also works as service centre for Chinese customers, but sometime we will need to send the good back to italy (to the headquarter) for repairing and then re-import the repaired good in China (it is mainly electronics product).

I hear that for China, imported brand from another country straight into free trade zone and sold on-line and delivered direct to the customer only incurs 10% duty not the normal 15% plus 17% vat. Do you know anything about this? I’m not clear if the goods need to be sold elsewhere or it is sold within china? Where can I get more information on it? thanks

We would like to understand what kind of taxes, VAT, custom expenses we’ll see if we buy new machinery for electronic manufacturing from China and import it into Switzerland. The machinery is built originally in South Korea HS code 8479.89-9092 (Korean)

What kind of Taxes & Custom duties applicable for the above and what are all the documents we need’s to produce while materials entering and leaving China.

i wish to send some broken bulldozer housings to China from Australia, to see if they can remake them for me what custom charges and duties will i have to pay and how do i pay them? many thanks Colin

Hi, I am not able to open the link for tariffs(http://www.customs.gov.cn/publish/portal0/tab9409/) given by Chris. Has the link changed. Please help me out with the correct link or the document itself.

I exported Evaluation Equipment to China. My TIB request was denied. To get the product to my customer for a trial, I paid the duties and taxes. The customer is now returning the evaluation equipment to me. How do I request a refund of the duties and taxes that I paid to facilitate the delivery for the evaluation?

I’m not sure you can help me, but I ordered skincare products from South Korea to the value of USD$120. China Customs are refusing to release it until I pay USD$50. Could you advise if this is correct and how they calculated such a large amount?

We purchase mould in india from china for production purpose but few mould not working in proper condition, we intimate our supplier for repairing our mould but supplier not agree for repairing due to tired for china customs. please see the warding from our supplier (As discussed that mould maker talk with his agent for old mould import. So his agent told him it is not possible to import old mould or old machine).

Ge is offering me cif rate for india port please email me and is there any problem with aluminium scrap to import from china , no china customs problem right for aluminium ingots and scrap ????

This is Jayashankar from india. If the Customer from China ask us to ship aluminium castings automotive parts then what will be the import duty at China Customs on arrival. HS Code 76169990

Whenimporting products from China, it is important to understand import duties, customs fees and clearance documents. As an importer, Chinese manufacturing is a good choice for many products that can be sold locally or online and reap huge profits. Tariffs depend on the products and commodities you import from China to the United States, which makes the entire international trade process for new importers seem complicated. This article will help you understand the tariffs on goods imported from China to the United States and how to check each product tariff. Let us delve into the import tax from China to the United States.

As a new importer, you must be aware that US Customs imposes tariffs on all imported goods valued at $800 or more. Values below $800 are tax-free. However, since June 30, 2018, the United States has increased the tariff on China’s 50 billion goods by 25%, which has increased the cost of American consumers.

Since February 24, 2016, former U.S. President Barack Obama signed the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015, which will increase import tax exemption from 200 U.S. dollars to 800 U.S. dollars, The act was implemented by the United States Customs and Border Protection Agency on March 10, 2016. The amount of tax exemption means that the goods that meet the conditions are less than the stated dollar amount of USD 800, and can be exempted from making customs declaration without paying customs duties or taxes. This means that most goods shipments of less than 800 U.S. dollars will be exempt from customs clearance and import duties.

This move not only motivated the US consumers but also inspired a lot of e-commerce sellers to consider shipping with express delivery. However, the exemption rules are conditional and exceptional, and under the United States Customs regulations (U.s.customs regulation 19cfr10.151), the goods subject to this exemption need to meet the following requirements:

If the Customs considers that the goods are one of several batches under a single order or contract and are shipped separately for the purpose of free entry (tax exemption) or to avoid compliance with any relevant laws and regulations, this situation cannot be exempted tax. Goods that are part of a tariff quota cannot be tax-free (for example, products that are tariff quotas cannot be exempt from taxation). Goods that are regulated if one or more of the cooperating government agencies require information are not exempt from taxation (for example, goods subject to FDA regulation are not exempt from taxation).

Even if you declare less than $800, US Customs still has the right to request a formal customs clearance. As long as Customs suspects that the low value of the shipment is to avoid compliance with certain relevant laws, the goods may be denied a tax exemption. Also, if you are declaring less than $800, but US Customs suspects that you have deliberately underreported and a re-evaluation of the goods is done, if the valuation is higher than $800, then it is still taxable.

Tariffs are not based entirely on declared value – it also varies from product to product. However, customs officials are busy people. They don’t have time to open each carton and sort it by itself. Instead, the HS code specifies the type of product. HS coding (coordinating commodity description and coding systems) is part of the international classification system, making the process very simple.

However, you can be sure to specify the correct HS code on the commercial invoice. Otherwise, you will end up paying a customs tax rate based on the wrong product. Regarding the correct coding of HS, you can check it online on the US Customs, or let your customs clearance agent provide it to you. If you use a customs clearance agent to help you clear customs, you should do it according to the requirements of the customs clearance agent.

Tariffs and taxes are calculated as a percentage of customs value. The value of the customs is based on the declared value, and the declared value should be indicated on the commercial invoice – the document issued by the supplier. Declaring the correct value on a commercial invoice is critical, otherwise, you may end up paying the wrong amount. It is always the responsibility of the importer to ensure that the correct declared value is indicated on the commercial invoice. This responsibility cannot be transferred to Chinese suppliers. You must confirm with your Chinese supplier the value of all declared products before shipping.

Tip: As we all know, low declarations can reduce the cost of goods entering the customs and enhance the competitiveness of products. However, customs is not a fool. Every product is declared by the customs according to the market price when it enters the customs system. If your goods are significantly lower than the customs-defined price, then the goods will be directly transferred to the inspection department by the customs, and the customs will charge hundreds to thousands of dollars for inspection fees.

US tariffs are a problem that every Chinese-to-American express parcel cannot avoid. US airfreight and US shipping will have US tariffs, with a minimum of 30 USD and no limit. Goods value below 800USD is duty-free. Of course, there are also many customers who choose to use the US express channel to avoid tariffs.

Customers who have worked in the apparel industry know that the tariff classification of clothing is simply too much. It is possible to have clothing of the same style, different materials but the tariffs will be different. There are also gaps in the tariffs for men’s wear women’s wear and children’s wear, there are also gaps between formal wear and casual wear, and there are also gaps before the different tariffs on apparel fabrics.

At present, solar energy products are in the anti-dumping stage in the United States, so many customers who export such products are discouraged from seeing this high anti-dumping tariff.

A: After receiving the ARRIVAL NOTICE, the customs broker must have the documents required by the customs (please refer to B) to be able to arrive at the port or arrive at the inland station within 5 days (5 DAYS PRIOR TO ETA). Apply to customs for customs clearance. Customs usually will decide whether to release or not (sea freight) within 48 hours. Air cargo will be notified within 24 hours. (US Customs actually works at any time so air cargo can be cleared even if it arrives on Saturdays and Sundays, but it must be taken care of by companies that are on duty over the weekend. Some cargo ships have not arrived in the US, and the customs have decided to check? Most inland stations can make a pre-declaration (PRE-CLEAR) before the arrival of the goods, but will only show the results after ARRIVAL IT.

1. The first one is an online declaration. The customs broker enters the contents that the customs need to know, into the US Customs Network (ABI), including what kind of goods and materials, value, number of pieces, bill of lading and container number, and extracts terminal information, and then send to the customs. If the customs release, you will get a notice from ABI. Most brokers are now used to online customs declaration. This method is quickly and usually, you will be notified by the ABI system within 48 hours, whether it is released or needs further inspection.

2. Customs needs to review documents. In this case, the customs broker must send the original or a copy of all the documents, including the original documents of the importer, to the customs, and the customs officers will review whether to release or check after checking all of your documents, the release will be very slow, and it may be around three days. Many precision electronic products, as well as most food products, such as textiles, are required to send customs documents. Products with quotas need to pass the original VISA and customs duties to the customs, and the customs will release them.

If there is wood packaging, Funimation CERTIFICATE or NON-WOOD PACKING STATEMENT. The name of the consignee on the bill of lading (CONSIGNEE) needs to be unified with the consignee shown on the last three documents. If there is any inconsistency, the consignee on the bill of lading must write the LETTER OF TRANSFER, and then the third party can go to customs clearance. The name, address and phone number of S/ & C/ are also required on the invoice and packing list. Some of the information on the S/ files in China if missing and will be required to be filled.

A: If it is heavy, the customs will determine that there must be a wooden package, you need to provide a fumigation certificate. If there is no wooden packaging, you must declare non-wood packaging (NON-WOOD PACKING) on all documents. Although the shipping company’s weight limit for the container is 44,000 pounds, the standard weight of the shipping company’s is 38,000 pounds. If the weight exceeds this weight in the US inland transportation, the truck company will require the use of its own special triangular or four-corner car frame. To ensure safe driving. In many states in the United States, this restriction is very strict and requires the transport of ultra-heavy container trucks for applications and permits. Since the cost of own car frame and license is extra, please note that the price is applicable to goods below 38,000 pounds when making inland-to-door service quotations. If the container exceeds 43,000 pounds, many inland states are not allowed to go on the road, and a special triangle or four-corner car frames must be used.

B: There must be a “MADE IN CHINA” label on the product. If not, the Customs will require a label to be sold, especially for mass consumer goods, so please be prepared.

The import requirements for food and food-related goods in the United States are very strict. In addition to reporting customs, it is also required to declare that the FDA (FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION) will release the goods before both parties can pick up the goods. Customs agencies will usually add FDA service fees.

D: For customs clearance in the inland, you need to do a customs transit (cut I.T.—Immediate Transit). We need to provide I.T.#, DATE ISSUED, PLACE ISSUED AND ENDED. Inland Customs will use I.T# to control and release.

E: Since March 2003, U.S. Customs has been testing the AMS system. It was sent by NVOCC to the U.S. Customs through AMS within 24 hours of the ship’s departure. Some of the goods NVOCC still commissioned by the shipping company VOCC to do AMS. So we need to pay special attention to who does the AMS, the United States customs only use AMS No. to identify different goods, AMS No. includes an important part of the AMS FILER code SCAC Code, in the declaration is indispensable.

(1) In the former ABI system, the shipping company and the terminal were directly connected to the customs, which means that if the customs is released in the ABI, the shipping company and the terminal can see it. After the trial of AMS, large-scale shipping companies such as EVERGREEN, APL, MAERSK, COSCO, CSCL, etc. are also connected to AMS, but the terminal is not. Therefore, customs can clear an AMS, these shipping companies and NVOCC AMS FILER can be seen simultaneously, the shipping company helps the terminal system to be updated at the same time; small shipping companies such as SINOTRANS, LYKES, GWS, etc. do not have networked AMS, so the only way it can be released is by NVOCC AMS FILER fax. NVOCC guarantees a letter and a copy of customs pass (CUSTOMS FORM 3461). These shipping companies will receive the fax and manual update through the terminal system. It is conceivable that manual release will result in a multiplication of workload, as well as human error and leakage of customer data.

Terminals and shipping companies are networked, if the freight is prepaid, the bill of lading is telex released. as long as the customs clears, the dock will automatically release the goods to the truck company. In the United States, customers do not need to exchange bills of lading, so the US agent has no way to help detain the goods. This is quite different from China.

To the inland cargo, after the customs clearance, the shipping company will give a PICKUPnumber, the agent will get the PICKUP number and notify C/, then the truck company will pick up the goods by this number.

VSSL ARRIVAL: Notify Customs on the day the ship arrives at the port of destination. This is calculated by the actual arrival port, not counting when the previous port arrived.

AMS IC: When customs clearance is released, the AMS system will automatically display the IC, indicating customs clearance. Almost all of the goods to the port can be declared before the ship arrives and the customs clearance results are displayed. Although many inland goods can be used as PRE-CLEAR, the shipping company needs to know whether to release it after ARRIVAL I.T. After doing AMS, many NVOCCs forget ARRIVAL I.T. which leads to goods not being released after customs clearance.

If the customs duties are not paid on time, the customs will impose a fine and collect interest. It must be declared to the customs within 15 days of the goods. If there is still no one to report to the customs after 15 days, the customs will question the safety of the goods and transfer the goods to the supervision warehouse ( GO WAREHOUSE) Unloading to inspect the container. At this time, the customs clearance needs to be cleared by the supervision number (GONO). If the goods enter the supervision warehouse (G..O.WHSE-General Order). the following costs will be incurred.

Only pay these fees and pay the shipping fee to the shipping company in exchange for the LIEN notice to pick up the goods. If the goods are not cleared by customs within six months, the customs will confiscate them and then auction to collateralize the storage costs.

Under normal circumstances, most shipping companies can contact the customs and auction after half a year. As usual, the proceeds from the auction must be pay off customs duties, terminal charges, shipping company shipping costs, and the remaining surplus are returned to C/ or S/. If the auction does not pay enough for all those expenses, the customs and shipping company have the right to request a difference from C/ or NVO. According to previous experience, there are very few cases of recourse by customs and shipping companies. The excess amount has never been refunded. So, usually, they handle it on their own.

D. Receive the original bill of lading or sea freight sent by C/ or customs broker. Immediately use the messenger or courier to send the freight and original bill of lading that we need to pay to SSL or CO-LO. This usually arrives within 24 hours. If there is an IC, send it to SSL or FAX.

You might feel that the customs clearance process looks very complicated. But with the help of a customs clearance agent, you can easily receive goods on time, because customs clearance agents are more professional and have a good understanding of the customs clearance process. In the end, you only have to pay a small fee.

We are planning to import OLED 65" TV from USA for office use. So please give me details procedure for obtaining BIS certificate for customs clearance

i want to import led display for signage/advertising for indoor n outdoor pupose this is not domestic led light nor indutrial nor for luminence n does not have any sound speaker so it not Tv or lcd pannel also for home viewing its for advertising display. do i need bis if then please giede me.

I am planning to import Currency counting machine for resale from China is it comes under BIS products, if yes then whats the process of clearance in India

hi sir,,, i have bis certificate at the time of customs Clarence time basic duty amount is nil right,or not...please clearly....how to basic duty is nill at duty amount please tell me some suggestion.

If i am importing a Tennis Ball machine from the US.There is a charger coming with it for which i have paid the customs duty.Do i need to take BIS certification for the charger only(imported from the US).

We are planning to Import LED Drivers from China into India and we have chosen supplier who is not having BIS for LED Drivers. What are the procedures & documents that we need to arrange from our supplier in China before Importing or Customs clearance, such that we can import hassle free.

It is the responsibility of the reviewing inspector to ensure that an original certificate of title is presented as provided for in 19 CFR 192.2 (b). The certificate of title is the core requirement in the Customs export process, regardless of the vehicle"s economic value, physical condition, or operating order.

Procedurally, all exporters or their agents who present a document to Customs are to begin at 19 CFR 192.2 (b) (1) and then progress through each subsection until the exporter arrives at the section and subsection(s) that apply to the vehicle that has been presented to Customs for export. This procedure ensures that no requirement is misinterpreted, misapplied, or circumvented by either the exporter or the reviewing Customs officer.

An agency may not conduct or sponsor an information collection and a person is not required to respond to this information unless it displays a current valid OMB control number and an expiration date. The control number for this collection is 1651-0054. The estimated average time to complete this application is 10 minutes. If you have any comments regarding the burden estimate you can write to U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Regulations and Rulings, 799 90 K Street, NW., Washington DC 20229.

Basic requirements. A person attempting to export a used self-propelled vehicle shall present to Customs, at the port of exportation, both the vehicle and the required documentation describing the vehicle to include the VIN or, if the vehicle does not have a VIN, the product identification number (PIN). Exportation of a vehicle will be permitted only upon compliance with these requirements, unless the vehicle was entered into the United States under an in-bond procedure, a carnet, a Temporary Importation Bond, or under a personal exemption for non-residents who entered the vehicle for a 1-year period.

Vehicles issued an original certificate of title. For used, self-propelled vehicles issued, by any jurisdiction in the United States, a Certificate of Title or a Salvage Title that remains in force, the owner must provide to Customs the original Certificate of Title or a Certified Copy of the Certificate of Title and two complete copies of the original Certificate of Title or the Certified Copy of the original.

Where title evidences third-party ownership/claims. If the used, self-propelled vehicle is leased or a recorded lien exists in the U.S., in addition to complying with paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section, the provisional owner must provide to Customs a separate writing from the third-party-in interest which expressly provides that the subject vehicle may be exported. This writing must be on the third-party"s letterhead paper and contain a complete description of the vehicle including the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), the name of the owner or lienholder of the leased vehicle, and the telephone numbers at which that owner or lienholder may be contacted and must bear an original signature of the third-party and state the date it was signed.

For foreign-titled vehicles.For used, self-propelled vehicles that are registered or titled abroad, the owner must provide to Customs the original document that provides satisfactory proof of ownership (with an English translation of the text if the original language is not in English), and two complete copies of that document (and translation, if necessary).

Newly manufactured vehicles, issued a Manufacturer"s Statement of Origin (MSO). For newly manufactured, self-propelled vehicles that are purchased from a U.S. manufacturer, distributor, or dealer that become used (see section 4.1) and are issued an MSO, but not issued a certificate of title by any jurisdiction of the United States, the owner must provide to Customs at the time and place specified in this section, an original MSO and two complete copies of the original MSO.

Newly manufactured vehicles not issued an MSO. For newly-manufactured, self-propelled vehicles purchased from a U.S. manufacturer, distributor, or dealer that become used (see section 4.1) and not issued an MSO or a Certificate of Title by any jurisdiction of the United States, THE OWNER MUST ESTABLISH THAT THE JURISDICTION FROM WHERE THE VEHICLE COMES DOES NOT HAVE ANY OWNERSHIP DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS REGARDING SUCH VEHICLES and provide to Customs, at the time and place specified in this section, an original document that proves ownership, such as a dealer"s invoice, and two complete copies of such original documentation.

Vehicles issued a junk or scrap certificate. For vehicles for which a junk or scrap certificate, issued by any jurisdiction of the U. S., remains in force, the owner must provide to Customs the original certificate or a certified copy of the original document and two complete copies of the original document or certified copy of the original.

Vehicles issued a title or certificate that is not in force or are otherwise not registered. For vehicles that were issued, by any jurisdiction of the U.S., a title or certificate that is no longer in force, or that are not required to be titled or registered, and for which an MSO was not issued, THE OWNER MUST ESTABLISH THAT THE JURISDICTION FROM WHERE THE VEHICLE COMES DOES NOT HAVE ANY OWNERSHIP DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS REGARDING SUCH VEHICLES and provide to Customs the original document that shows the basis for ownership or right of possession, such as a bill of sale, and two complete copies of that original document. Further, the owner must certify in writing to Customs that the procurement of the vehicle was a bona fide transaction, and that the vehicle presented for export is not stolen.

Exportation by vessel or aircraft. For those vehicles exported by vessel or aircraft, the required documentation and the vehicle must be presented to Customs at least 72 hours prior to export.

Authentication of documentation. Customs will determine the authenticity of the documents submitted. Once determined, Customs will mark the original documents. In most cases the original document(s) will be returned to the exporter. In those cases where the original title document was presented to and retained by Customs and cannot be found prior to the vehicle"s export, the exporter"s authenticated copy of the original documentation serves as evidence of compliance with the reporting requirements.

Goods imported in China for display or demonstration at trade shows and exhibitions are exempt from customs duty, provided they are re-exported within six months. The time for re-export may be extended with China Customs approval. The exhibition organizer must obtain advance approval from China Customs, provide certain shipping documents and a list of items to be exhibited, and coordinate with China Customs officials. China Customs may sometimes request a guarantee in the form of a deposit or letter.

A local sponsor with authority to engage in foreign trade may sponsor small exhibitions or technical seminars, requiring less than 1,000 square meters in exhibition space. Customs will handle the tariff exemption formalities based upon a guarantee of re-export that is signed between the sponsor and the foreign party.

Some exhibits or samples imported under the temporary not-for-sale regulations may be sold after the trade event is completed, in which case the duties owed on these items are levied by Customs.

According to the Corporation for International Business, the ATA Carnet Issuing authority in China no longer requires a cover letter along with the carnet presented to Chinese customs inspectors. The CIB is an ATA Carnet Service Provider of the U.S. Council for International Business (USCIB), New York City. USCIB is the Guaranteeing and Issuing Association for the ATA Carnet in the United States, under appointment of the U.S. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection. Interested firms can contact the CIB by sending an e-mail to carnets@atacarnet.comor by calling the CIB Carnet hotline (800 ATA-2900).

Companies are advised that freight forwarders will help to prepare a declaration form and Chinese Customs requests the model and serial numbers for high-value exhibits. Requirements may differ for types of products to be imported. In addition, fumigation is required for all wooden packing materials, in accordance with IPPC standards, and must bear the IPPC symbol.

Even though they may enter import tax and duty free, commercial samples, professional equipment, and goods for exhibitions must have proper documentation before entering China as they are subject to import controls. ATA Carnets can now be used for commercial samples and other temporary imports entering China. A Carnet is an international customs and temporary export-import document that is accepted in 87 countries, and simplify the process of bringing commercial samples, professional equipment, and many goods for exhibitions in to China. Items that are eligible for a Carnet enter China import tax free and duty free upon the presentation of an ATA Carnet document. Carnets cannot be used for consumer goods, agricultural products, and most other non-temporary imports.

Imported commercial samples that belong to companies that have not registered with Customs need to apply for temporary registration to Customs. It is recommended to consult the destination before samples are sent from the origin country.

The normal operation for customs clearance in Beijing takes three days. Never consign commercial samples to an individuals’ name or hotel address.  It is highly recommended to check on the China Customs Regulations before sending samples.

Reasonable quantities of items for personal use by short-term visitors may be imported duty-free. An individual is allowed to carry under $6,000 worth of foreign currency without having to declare it to Chinese Customs upon arrival.

Shipments with no business value, to be applied by shippers from Monday to Friday (domestic overseas), that pass strict physical inspection by China Customs, and/or

The following samples, regardless of value are dutiable: motor vehicles, bicycles, watches, televisions, recorders, radios, electric gramophones, cameras, refrigerators, sewing machines, photocopiers, air conditioners, electric fans, vacuum cleaners, acoustic equipment, video recording equipment, video cameras, amplifiers, projectors, calculators, electronic microscopes, electronic color analyzers and their major parts. In these cases, the shipper should not only use the word "sample" on the Air Waybill and Commercial Invoice, but also include a detailed description of the commodity. For more information contact the Customs General Administration of the People’s Republic of China.

Representative offices must submit a written application to Customs if they intend to import any personal effects or vehicles. Approval by Customs waives any relevant import license requirements and allows the office to import the equipment in reasonable amounts for office-use only.

Raw materials, components, spare parts, auxiliary materials, and packaging materials imported by FIEs for the production of goods which will be re-exported are exempt from customs duty and VAT. The materials and components must be processed into products and exported within one year from the date of importation. In special circumstances, an FIE can apply to extend the date of export to a total time no longer than two years from the date of importation. Bonded warehouses may be established within the FIE and are subject to supervision by Customs.

Goods that are allowed to be stored at a bonded warehouse for up to one or two years are limited to: materials and components to be used for domestic processing subject to re-exportation; goods imported under special Customs approval on terms of suspending the payment of import duties and VAT; goods in transit; spare parts for free maintenance of foreign products within the period of warranty; and fuel for aircraft and ships.

At the end of the two-year period, the goods must be imported for processing and re-exported, licensed for import, or disposed of by Customs. Customs duties and VAT may be assessed depending upon the degree of processing done in China. Goods imported under normal import contracts are not allowed to be stored in bonded warehouses.

Importing products from China—commonly called “the factory of the world” due to its enormous manufacturing infrastructure, skilled population, and wealth of industry experience—can boost your store’s profitability by increasing your margins and making customized products more accessible.

Most products are subject to import taxes (often called tariffsor duty) that are charged in addition to federal and local sales and use taxes. In the US, shipments with a customs value less than $800 are duty-free, so no additional taxes are charged.

According to the United States’ CBP (Customs and Border Protection), “some product categories are prohibited or restricted to protect the economy and security of the United States, to safeguard consumer health and well-being, and to preserve domestic plant and animal life.”

These laws and regulations prohibit the import of certain products altogether—such as ivory, coral, and cultural artifacts. In the case of other commodities, government agencies aside from the CBP limit entry to certain ports, restrict the quantity that may be imported, or require special treatment for the goods to be cleared through customs.

If you have questions or need help with permits and licensing, the CBP recommends hiring a customs broker. The basic role of customs brokers is to assist importers in meeting federal requirements—but we’ll cover their services in-depth down below.

The difference between these two models matters most for importers seeking a custom product and those looking to buy a range of goods for their inventory.

Be sure to know which regulations and restrictions apply to your product categories before purchasing. To avoid risk at customs, avoid sourcing these goods in Yiwu:

Obtaining these import records is perfectly legal—but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. To get it straight from the customs bureau, you have to request the information, pay a fee, and wait multiple weeks for processing.

Many retailers choose to get eyes on the factory or operation in person to understand quality standards and customization options. Additionally, the concept of forming friendships beforepartnerships run deep in Chinese culture—so spending quality time with your suppliers is essential in creating a solid and profitable supply chain.

FOB – Free Onboard (or Freight On Board):Indicates that the seller’s responsibilities end when the goods board the ship leaving the port of origin. On FOB, the seller manages inland transportation, loading, export customs clearance, and port expenses. The buyer selects the carrier and shipping route and manages import customs clearance and expenses. Usually, this is the best and most cost-effective option for new importers.

EXW – ExWorks:Indicates that the seller’s responsibilities end once the goods are made available to the buyer at the manufacturing site or warehouse facility. In other words, once the order is packaged for shipment, it’s up to you to handle the rest. On EXW, the seller provides packaging and export certificates/documentation, but the buyer must arrange inland transportation, loading, and customs clearance on either end. The buyer also selects the carrier and shipping route, as well as manages import expenses.

CIF – Cost, Insurance, Freight:Indicates that the seller is responsible for insuring the goods up until they arrive at the buyer’s port of destination. The seller also handles inland transportation, loading, and export customs clearance. The seller is in control of the carrier and shipping route, but the buyer manages import customs clearance and expenses.

Depending on the shipping terms of your order, you may need to facilitateinland transport, including export customs clearance and loading. But more often than not, orders placed wit