Home ? Food & Beverage ? Based on the years of experience accumulation of Zhongshen International Trade, this article details the four basic processes of food customs declaration agency: import and export declaration, cooperation with inspections, tax payment and completion of customs clearance procedures. Each link contains specific information such as corresponding time limits, documents, methods, etc., to help users understand the whole process of food import and export customs declaration more deeply.
Based onZhongShen International Tradeyears of experience accumulation, this article introduces the four basic processes of food customs declaration agency:import and exportdeclaration, cooperation in inspection, tax payment and completion of customs clearance procedures.
Import and Export Declaration
The first step of food customs declaration agency is import and export declaration, which means that the consignors and consignees of imported and exported food report the actual import and export situation of food to the customs in accordance with the Customs Law and relevant laws.
Declaration Time Limit: The consignee of imported food shall declare to the customs within 14 days from the date of arrival at the customs supervision area. Otherwise, a late fee shall be paid.
Declaration Documents: Declaration documents include contracts, invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, authorized agency customs declaration entrustment agreements, import and export licenses, etc.
Cooperation in Inspection
Cooperation in inspection means that importers and exporters cooperate with the customs in inspection.
Inspection Location: The inspection shall be carried out within the customs supervision area, and the consignors, consignees or food customs declaration agents shall be present.
Inspection Methods: The customs may conduct a thorough inspection or a spot check.
Tax Payment
The tax payment link includes tariffs, consumption taxes, value - added taxes, etc. levied by the customs in accordance with the law.
Tariffs: Tariffs are divided into import tariffs and export tariffs. Import tariffs mainly include value - added tax and consumption tax; the main purpose of export tariffs is to increase fiscal revenue and restrict the large - scale export of important raw materials to ensure domestic supply, etc.
Completion of Customs Clearance Procedures
Finally, after the food customs declaration agency declarant has completed all customs formalities and obtained the customs release, it means that the customs clearance procedures have been completed.
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