With the booming development of e-commerce business, more and more cross-border e-commerce enterprises have begun to go overseas, and platforms represented by Amazon have set off a global e-commerce revolution. In this context, international logistics has become the primary task of the development of e-commerce platforms, and customs clearance issues are a very important component. This article will gradually introduce how Amazon international logistics can clear customs and how to clear customs.
1. Customs clearance process of Amazon international logistics.
The customs clearance process of Amazon international logistics is very complicated and cumbersome, and must follow the rules and procedures of the customs. Generally speaking, the customs clearance process of Amazon international logistics mainly includes the following steps:
1. Submit trade information: First, it is necessary to accurately fill in the customs clearance declaration form according to the trade elements such as the category, quantity, and value of the goods. Amazon International Logistics will classify the goods according to the customs clearance declaration form you fill out, identify the identity of the e-commerce enterprise, and determine the mode of transportation and consignee information.
2. Customs audit: Customs needs to review the trade data you submit to determine whether it complies with national import and export regulations. Customs may require additional supporting documents such as invoices, packing lists, and export licenses.
3. Pay customs duties and taxes: After customs clearance, the customs will impose customs duties and taxes on the goods based on many factors such as commodity category, value, national policy, etc. In the Amazon international logistics operation system, you can directly query the specific amount of customs duties and taxes and pay them directly. 4. Customs clearance: When you pay the tax, the customs will release the goods. At this time, the courier will deliver the goods to the consignee’s address.
2. What are the customs clearance methods?
Customs clearance is a job that cross-border e-commerce companies must face. If they do not understand the customs clearance procedures, they will face huge risks. Common customs clearance methods include the following:
1. Self-service customs clearance: This method requires e-commerce companies to declare customs clearance on their own. If you are very familiar with trade-related laws and regulations and national policies, you can choose this method. However, this method requires you to spend a lot of time and energy to declare customs clearance procedures and follow-up procedures.
2. Third-party customs clearance service: Third-party customs clearance service refers to a professional customs clearance company providing you with customs clearance services. This service can usually greatly reduce your workload, but it also requires you to pay a certain customs clearance service fee.
3. Customs clearance by logistics companies: Many logistics companies will provide customs clearance services when providing transportation services. In this way, you need to communicate with the logistics company about customs clearance matters. The logistics company will provide you with customs declaration services, but you need to provide complete customs declaration information.
4. Amazon FBA service: If your products are shipped through Amazon, you can choose to use Amazon FBA service for convenient customs clearance services. FBA service can provide you with pre-sales and after-sales services, as well as a series of international logistics services.
With the acceleration of globalization, the further development of the international e-commerce market will be crucial. For e-commerce companies, it is necessary to have an in-depth understanding of the customs clearance process and methods, and master the relevant trade knowledge and skills. Through the introduction of this article, I believe that readers have a deeper understanding of the customs clearance methods of Amazon international logistics.