​What is the Custom Declaration Process?

The customs declaration process refers to the process of importing and exporting goods, according to customs regulations, the owner or freight forwarder needs to submit the declaration documents and materials related to the goods to the customs, and carry out procedures such as declaration review and tariff payment in accordance with the customs regulations.

The main procedures of customs declaration are as follows:

1. Prepare declaration materials: The owner or freight forwarder needs to prepare relevant declaration materials, such as list, packing list, invoice, contract, etc., and fill in the declaration form according to customs regulations.

2. Submit electronic declaration: The owner or freight forwarder needs to submit electronic declaration documents through the electronic customs declaration system or entrust a professional service agency within the specified time.

3. Customs review: The customs will review the submitted electronic declaration, and review and verify the declaration form within the specified time limit. The customs has the right to require the owner or the declarant to provide additional supporting documents, inquiries and other procedures.

4. Pay customs duties: If the goods need to pay customs duties, the owner or freight forwarder also needs to pay customs duties, or provide relevant guarantees or tax-free certification documents in accordance with customs regulations.

5. Release: After customs review, customs duty payment and other procedures are completed, the customs will release the goods and allow them to enter or leave the country.

During the customs declaration process, the following issues also need to be paid attention to:

1. Accurately fill in the declaration documents and materials, such as the name of the goods, quantity, value and other information need to be true and accurate.

2. Make preparations before declaration, such as checking the quality and quantity of goods, and understand the relevant regulations and requirements of customs declaration in advance.

3. Keep relevant materials such as electronic declaration documents and audit records for future use in filing.

4. Maintain a good communication and cooperation relationship with the customs, abide by the customs regulations, and actively cooperate with the supervision and management of the customs.

To sum up, customs declaration is a necessary process for the import and export of goods. The owner or freight forwarder needs to prepare relevant declaration materials and fill in the declaration documents. At the same time, he must actively understand the relevant regulations and requirements of the customs, maintain a cooperative relationship with the customs, and complete the declaration, Duty payment and other related procedures to ensure the smooth progress of import and export of goods.