The general export customs clearance process includes the following steps:
1. Preparation of Export Documents:
- Commercial Invoice: Details the description, quantity, unit price, total price, and information about the buyer and seller.
- Packing List: Lists the packaging details of the goods, including the number of boxes, weight, and volume.
- Certificate of Origin: Proves the origin of the goods, which may affect applicable tariffs.
- Bill of Lading: A document issued by the carrier as a receipt for the shipment.
2. Goods Declaration:
- Export Declaration: Submit all necessary documents and information through China’s customs system (such as the China E-Port).
- Customs Review: Customs will review the submitted documents and information to ensure compliance with export regulations.
3. Goods Inspection:
- Inspection Notice: If deemed necessary by customs, a physical inspection of the goods may be conducted.
- Inspection Process: Customs officers check whether the goods match the declaration and ensure there are no prohibited items or violations.
4. Payment of Duties and Fees:
- Export Duties: Most countries do not impose export duties, but there may be exceptions for specific goods.
- Other Fees: Such as export license fees, inspection, and quarantine fees.
5. Release of Goods:
- Customs Release: Once customs clearance is approved and all necessary inspections and payments are completed, the goods are released.
- Loading: Goods are loaded onto the transport vehicle (such as a ship or airplane) for export.
6. Goods Transportation:
- International Transport: Goods are transported to the destination country via sea, air, or land.
7. Destination Customs Clearance:
- Import Clearance: Upon arrival in the destination country, goods must be cleared according to local customs requirements, usually requiring similar documentation.
8. Delivery to Buyer:
- Delivery: After customs clearance is completed, the goods are delivered to the buyer’s designated location.
Rakumart—-DDP
If you purchase goods from the Rakumart platform, we will handle the customs clearance for you. All you need to do is place the order, make the payment, and wait to receive the goods.
- The logistics company we are working with in the United States has its own partnered customs broker. So usually, there won’t be any issues with customs clearance.
- If there is customs issue, which makes you have not received the goods, normally, the losses incurred will be borne by us and the logistic company.
- And if you make a payment for big order in the future, we also provide separate customs clearance channels , which is much safer but a bit more expensive, but not too expensive.
Contact us: https://www.rakumart.us/
