The common ways of agent import customs declaration are general trade customs declaration, express delivery customs declaration and processing with imported materials customs declaration.
General trade customs declaration is applicable to most normal imported goods. The process is relatively standardized. Detailed goods information, commercial invoices, packing lists and other documents need to be provided. The customs will levy taxes and release the goods according to regulations. For example, enterprises usually adopt this way when importing production equipment, ordinary daily necessities, etc.
Express delivery customs declaration is mainly for goods with low value and light weight. The procedures are relatively simple and the customs clearance speed is fast. Some e-commerce small items are often imported in this way.
Processing with imported materials customs declaration is applicable to processing trade enterprises. Raw materials are imported for processing into finished products and then re-exported. The customs has specific supervision policies for it and it can enjoy certain tax preferences. For example, clothing processing enterprises import fabrics to produce garments and then export them.
Different ways have differences in document requirements, tax payment and supervision conditions, etc. The way should be selected according to the actual situation of the goods.
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Andrew HuangYears of service：7Customer Rating：5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
The common ways of agent import customs declaration are general trade customs declaration, express delivery customs declaration and processing with imported materials customs declaration.
General trade customs declaration is applicable to most normal imported goods. The process is relatively standardized. Detailed goods information, commercial invoices, packing lists and other documents need to be provided. The customs will levy taxes and release the goods according to regulations. For example, enterprises usually adopt this way when importing production equipment, ordinary daily necessities, etc.
Express delivery customs declaration is mainly for goods with low value and light weight. The procedures are relatively simple and the customs clearance speed is fast. Some e-commerce small items are often imported in this way.
Processing with imported materials customs declaration is applicable to processing trade enterprises. Raw materials are imported for processing into finished products and then re-exported. The customs has specific supervision policies for it and it can enjoy certain tax preferences. For example, clothing processing enterprises import fabrics to produce garments and then export them.
Different ways have differences in document requirements, tax payment and supervision conditions, etc. The way should be selected according to the actual situation of the goods.
Joseph ZhouYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
There is also a way of processing with supplied materials customs declaration. The raw materials are provided by the overseas entrusting party. Domestic enterprises process them according to requirements and then return the finished products to the entrusting party. Under this way, the imported raw materials can be exempted from import tariffs and value-added taxes. It is mainly applicable to enterprises with fixed entrusted processing business.
Michelle ChenYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
Temporary import and export customs declaration is also quite common. It is applicable to goods that need to be temporarily imported and then exported. For example, exhibits in exhibitions can enjoy specific tax policies by re-exporting the goods within the specified time.
Emily LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
Transit customs declaration is also a kind of agent import customs declaration. The goods handle transit formalities at the entry customs and are transported to the destination customs to handle declaration and other formalities. It is applicable to the situation where the port and the destination are not in the same customs jurisdiction.
Amanda YangYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
ATA Carnet customs declaration is often used for temporary import and export of exhibits, props, etc. in international exhibitions, cultural exchanges and other activities. With the ATA Carnet, the customs declaration formalities can be simplified, and the import and export licenses and tax and fee guarantees can be exempted.
Robert ChenYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
Customs declaration of goods without compensation is applicable when there are quality problems with imported goods. The importer can apply for customs declaration of goods without compensation, re-import qualified goods, and return the original unqualified goods or handle them according to regulations. Relevant taxes and fees can be reduced or exempted.
James LiuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Foreign trade tax refund consultantConsult
Leasing trade customs declaration is applicable to leased imported goods. Tariffs and value-added taxes are paid in installments according to the rent, which is helpful for the capital turnover of enterprises. For example, enterprises will use it when leasing large equipment.
Jennifer WangYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Market development consultantConsult
Customs declaration in the bonded area is also a way. The goods can enter the bonded area first without paying import taxes and fees temporarily. They can be stored, processed, etc. in the bonded area. Import or export formalities can be handled according to actual needs.
Elizabeth LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Compliance and risk managerConsult
Customs declaration of returned goods is adopted when imported goods need to be returned overseas due to reasons such as quality and specification non-conformity. Relevant proof materials need to be provided and the return formalities should be handled according to regulations.
David LiYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
Customs declaration of goods for repair after entry is applicable when imported goods need to be repaired within the territory and then re-exported. The customs has specific supervision requirements for it and there will be relevant regulations during the repair period.