Chinese Merchants' Practice at the Port of the United States

Chinese Merchants' Practice at the Port of the United States

First, the import declaration procedures outlined

The term "customs clearance" usually refers to the customs clearance of imported goods. The "import" in the U.S. Customs Law means that the vessel carrying the imported cargo arrives at the U.S. import port and removes the cargo from the vessel. Customs declarations are usually filed by customs offices where goods are released. For formal declaration procedures, the importer must obtain an importer identification number. This identification number must be marked on the relevant import declaration document. According to the U.S. Customs Regulations, importers are required to apply for an importer's ID number on the customs form 5106 at the same time as the importer's formal filing of the import declaration. Where an importer is required to submit an immediate release of an import declaration form in place of an import declaration certificate and an immediate release of an import declaration, the importer should submit these documents to the customs for preliminary examination before the goods arrive. Under this procedure, the importer is required to pay the estimated tax payable upon the arrival of the goods and submitting the formal immediate release of the import declaration document.

Second, the import declaration required documents and requirements

1. Customs Form 3461 (Application and Special Approval for Immediate Delivery). This form was originally used for the immediate delivery procedure stipulated in Volume 19 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations. Under certain conditions, the customs also accepts Customs Form 7533 (List of Imported Goods) as a declaration document.

2, commercial invoices. If the goods must declare that the import cannot yet obtain a commercial invoice, the invoice for the estimate can also be issued.

3, packing list (packing list). A packing list is attached to the commercial invoice so that the U.S. customs authorities can perform a detailed review of the loaded goods.

4. Any other document that may be required for the import of a specific commodity.

5, apply for authorization of the customs declaration. Usually the importer or its customs broker has the right to apply for customs clearance after submitting the authorization of the owner of the goods. The import declaration procedures can also be made up of the consignee specified in the bill of lading or a special bill of lading signed by the consignee. If such a bill of lading is placed with an order, it will be handled by a special person who has been officially endorsed by the consigner. The certificate issued by the carrier to prove that the person or company handling the import declaration is the normal way of obtaining formal declaration rights. In addition, the date on which the import declaration document is submitted, that is, the date of import declaration of the goods, the tax payable by the importer should be calculated based on the daily tax rate. This is extremely important when the tax rate may change.

Third, commercial invoices and special customs invoices

1, commercial invoices. According to the relevant regulations, the commercial invoices issued must conform to the practice of the United States in the same commodity business and must include the following: A. Name and address of the seller. B The place of departure, the consignee and the consignor of the goods. C. Import port of destination or airport for import goods in the United States. D. The time and place for the import goods to confirm the order, the purchaser of the goods or the name and address of the purchaser. E. The head, number, quantity, and type of goods. F Detailed product name, quality grade, size and specification, trademarks, etc. G The quantity of goods according to the weights of their place of departure or departure, or the number of U.S. weights and measures. H. Use the sales currency to list the unit price and the total price of the goods, and the total invoice price. I All costs incurred by the goods. All kinds of FOB fees are included in the invoice price, and there is no need to list the corresponding amount one by one. J. Rebates, tax rebates, or other benefits of exporting countries must be listed separately. K is not included in the invoice price but participates in the production process. Costs of projects such as dyes, molds, molds, engineering parts, and financial aid. L Appropriate goods that may be required in customs regulations may be valued and any other facts required for classification may be examined. Commercial invoices require English invoices (4 copies). Each invoice consists of a shipment of one consignee to one consignor by one ship or other vehicle. The description is as detailed as possible. Typewriter fonts should be used when issuing invoices. In order to facilitate the customs clearance of goods in the United States, invoices should be attached to shipment shipment documents or to the United States consignee when the goods are shipped.

2, special customs invoices.

The following special merchandise invoices must be filled out in English:

A shoes. Requested "provisional footwear invoice" produced by "International Footwear Association"

B Steel products. Declaration Form 5520 "Special Steel Invoice"

Fourth, inspection and release of imported goods

1, cargo inspection release. Customs generally inspects representative imported goods to determine: A whether the imported goods belong to goods that must have the country of origin label or other special labels, and check whether they meet the requirements. B. Is there any prohibited item in the shipment? C Whether these goods have been correctly and clearly proved in the invoice. D The problem of whether the goods exceed or less than the amount listed on the invoice. E The taxable condition of the goods. As part of the inspection, the customs authorities also need to weigh some types of goods in terms of weight and size.

2. Immediate release of import regulations

Within 10 working days after the release of the goods, the importer must submit to the customs the immediate release of the import declaration document. The documents for immediate release of import examination report to be submitted are as follows: A. The import declaration document of the importer has been returned (the customs inspection record is attached to the invoice) B. The customs form 75011 (for the import of consumer goods) C Customs form 5010 (Import Interview) D Customs Form 5515 (Special Customs Invoice) E Other documents required for taxation and statistical reports.

V. U.S. Customs Provisions on Port Discharge and Transportation

The declaration of a carrier entering the United States does not in itself have the power to unload cargo or passengers. The Customs does not issue unloading permits or special permits, and the goods or passengers cannot land (Customs Document 3171). In addition, in most cases, the transport of goods or merchandise within a port area should be undertaken by a customs team or fleet.

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