As an important part of international trade, cross-border e-commerce import business has brought consumers more diversified shopping choices. Among the cross-border e-commerce import models, 9610 and 1210 are two common business models. They each have unique operating mechanisms and applicable scenarios. For cross-border e-commerce companies, it is crucial to choose an import model that suits them. This article will analyze the similarities and differences between the 9610 and 1210 models in detail to help merchants better understand and make wise decisions.
1. Overview of the 9610 import model
The 9610 import model, that is, the cross-border e-commerce direct purchase import model, refers to consumers purchasing overseas goods through cross-border e-commerce platforms, the goods are packaged overseas, and transported to customs-supervised work sites through international logistics. Cross-border e-commerce companies or their agents declare to the customs, and after the customs releases them, the goods are directly delivered to consumers by domestic logistics. The characteristic of this model is that the goods have been sold and stored in the temporary storage area of the bonded warehouse, waiting for customs clearance and domestic transportation. Due to the involvement of international logistics, the logistics time of the 9610 model is relatively long, averaging 4-7 days. However, this model has no restrictions on the cities where it is implemented. It only needs to be carried out in a supervised work place that meets the requirements of customs regulations.
II. Overview of the 1210 import model
The 1210 import model, that is, the fully bonded cross-border trade e-commerce model, refers to the cross-border e-commerce enterprises transporting goods in batches to the customs special supervision area or bonded logistics center (type B) through international logistics. After domestic consumers purchase goods on the e-commerce platform, they go through the exit procedures, and the goods can be delivered to consumers by domestic logistics. The goods in this model are usually not sold yet, stored in bonded warehouses, and will not be cleared and transported domestically until the sales are completed. Since the goods are already in the country, the logistics time of the 1210 model is relatively short, usually only 2-3 days from delivery to receipt, which is close to the time of ordinary domestic e-commerce express delivery. In addition, the implementation scope of the 1210 model has been expanded to multiple special areas and pilot cities, providing merchants with a broader market space.
III. Similarities and differences between the 9610 and 1210 models
There are obvious differences between the 9610 and 1210 import models in terms of commodity status, logistics timeliness and implementation scope. First, in terms of commodity status, the commodities under the 9610 model have been sold and stored in the temporary storage area of the bonded warehouse, while the commodities under the 1210 model have not yet been sold and are stored in the bonded warehouse waiting for sale. Secondly, in terms of logistics timeliness, the 1210 model has a shorter timeliness because the commodities are already in the country, while the 9610 model has a longer timeliness because it involves international logistics. Finally, in terms of implementation scope, the pilot scope of the 1210 model has been expanded to multiple special areas and pilot cities, while the 9610 model has no restrictions on the implementation cities.
In summary, the 9610 and 1210 cross-border e-commerce import models have their own characteristics, and merchants should weigh them according to their own business needs and actual conditions when choosing. If merchants have team advantages and overseas warehouses, and sell a wide variety of products with short shelf life, it is recommended to choose the 9610 model; if merchants sell products with large inventory and long shelf life, it is recommended to choose the 1210 model. By deeply understanding the similarities and differences between the two models, merchants can more accurately grasp market opportunities and achieve sustainable business development.