Detailed explanation of import and export customs cargo inspection, customs transit transportation and related codes of conduct

Cargo inspection and transit transportation

When the customs conducts on-site inspection of imported and exported goods, the consignee of the imported goods, the consignor of the exported goods or their agent should send personnel to the scene to assist in the inspection. The assisting personnel must present valid certificates and be responsible for moving the goods and opening them. and resealed goods packaging. When the customs has questions about relevant documents or goods, relevant personnel should be responsible for answering them. If the customs deems it necessary, it may conduct inspection, re-inspection or take samples of the goods. After the inspection is completed, the declarer should sign on the “Inspection Record Form” for confirmation. The signature must be authentic and valid, and the applicant should truthfully fill in his/her approval of the customs inspection process and results.

Failure to accept customs inspection as required will result in fines; any illegal gains will be confiscated. In addition, customs transit transportation of goods includes import transit and export transit, which must meet certain conditions, such as the place of shipment being the location of the enterprise and taxation procedures being handled by the local customs. Customs transit goods must complete customs declaration procedures within the specified time, otherwise the customs will impose late declaration fees.

Intellectual property protection

China Customs protects intellectual property rights related to inbound and outbound goods, including trademark rights, copyrights and patent rights. Consignees and consignors of imported and exported goods and their agents should truthfully declare their intellectual property status to the customs and submit relevant documents for inspection. If infringement is involved, the customs will confiscate it and impose a fine in accordance with the law. In serious cases, criminal liability will be pursued.

Code of Conduct for Enterprise Registration and Customs Declaration Personnel

Enterprises engaged in foreign trade need to register with the customs. After obtaining the code, they can go through the customs declaration procedures themselves or entrust a professional customs declaration company. Customs declaration personnel must abide by national laws and regulations, accept customs guidance and supervision when handling business, and perform many duties such as providing correct documents and cooperating with inspections.

When applying for customs clearance, the consignee and consignee of import and export goods must ensure that the declaration content is true and accurate and consistent with the actual situation of the goods. For false declarations, customs will impose corresponding penalties according to different circumstances. Imported goods should be declared to the customs within 14 days after the transportation vehicle declares entry. Late declaration fees will be levied if the declaration is not made within the deadline.

Entrusted customs declaration

When entrusting a customs declaration company to handle the procedures, a power of attorney must be submitted and relevant regulations must be followed. Regardless of whether it is handled in the name of the client or the customs declaration company, the client must provide true and comprehensive information to the customs declaration company, otherwise the customs declaration company will bear legal liability.

Yangduan Buyer Specifications

Yangduan buyers need to provide true registration information and maintain the principle of integrity in transactions to avoid disrupting market order. Buyers are not allowed to publish illegal information or buy or sell prohibited products, nor are they allowed to commercially use platform data. Buyers also need to promise that the goods sold are from legal sources and are not counterfeit or shoddy.

The above content integrates a number of specific requirements in import and export customs operations, aiming to help relevant practitioners better understand and implement relevant policies and regulations.