CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
Product transportation and customs clearance process
- Before leaving the factory: Prepare documents required for customs clearance.
- Loading: Loading goods into containers.
- Transport to Port: Deliver the container to the designated port.
- China Customs Export Declaration: Declaration of container upon arrival at port.
- Ocean Loading: Placing the container onto the designated international shipping vessel.
- International Transport: Containers head to destination port.
- Arrival at destination port: Upon arrival at the destination port, you will pay the corresponding taxes and customs clearance fees for local customs clearance and delivery (if you choose to transport by yourself, you need to pay certain fees. If you choose the DDP model, there is no such fee.)
- Release Documents: The freight forwarder will issue an electronic bill of lading or an original bill of lading.
- Goods Transport: Goods are transported to your designated location.
Customs clearance time
It varies depending on the situation in each country, and takes about 1 to 5 days.
Tariffs
Tariffs are calculated based on the goods’ HS codes, which are used to categorize product types in international trade. The tax rate depends on the product type and the declared price (declared price can be adjusted). Each country has its own specific tax rates.
For example:
- In the United States or South Korea, furniture might be taxed from 0% to 10%, depending on its material and type.
FAQ
How to calculate customs clearance fees?
We will provide a packing list with all the details of the order and shipment to be forwarded to the transport company for confirmation.
What documents are generally required for furniture customs clearance?
We generally require the following documents for customs clearance.(we can assist in providing)
- Certificate of Origin
- Bill of Lading
- Invoice
- Packing List
What is HS Code?
HS code is used by international customs to identify the type of goods. It is a string of numbers that can identify the type of product and can be found on the Internet.It is mainly used in scenarios such as customs clearance, trade statistics, tariff calculation and certificate of origin certification, ensuring that more than 90% of global goods trade is classified and managed according to unified standards.
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