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Q: 3. What is the Customs Clearance Process?

Check Prohibited Items List : Ensure that your goods are not on the prohibited items list. Review HS Codes : Determine the classification of your goods based on the Harmonized System (HS) codes. Coordinate with Customs Agents and Suppliers : Ensure all necessary documents are complete. Submit Documents and Pay Duties : Provide all documents and duty fees to your customs clearance agent for processing.

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BT Shipping: Your Reliable Customs Clearance Partner

From tariff classification to import and export management, our customs clearance services prevent costly delays and fines, optimize costs, and streamline your international transport, ensuring a smooth trade journey.

BTS has extensive customs clearance experience to quickly resolve any issues during the process.
We provide timely support and solutions for any unexpected events during customs clearance, ensuring smooth procedures.
As a member of WCA, BTS collaborates with 200+ partner agents and customs clearance companies worldwide, offering international transportation and customs clearance services at more than 280 ports.
We have our subsidiary in Indonesia, with a special focus on providing superior customs clearance services for the Southeast Asian market.

Effortless Customs Solutions with BT Shipping

BT Shipping specializes in comprehensive customs clearance for goods from China’s seaports, airports, and international railways.

With our extensive network in Southeast Asia and China, we efficiently manage express and destination port clearance. No matter the transportation method, we ensure

goods enter their destination markets smoothly and safely.

Documentation Services

BTS provides comprehensive document support, assisting clients in preparing and reviewing key documents such as invoices, bills of lading, and certificates of origin, minimizing the risk of delays or penalties due to documentation errors.

Labeling and Declaration

BTS ensures proper labeling and verification for customs clearance, handling accurate declaration forms. Our team reviews and prepares all necessary declaration documents to meet customs requirements, avoiding any clearance delays.

Classification and Coding

BTS provides professional HS coding services for your goods, ensuring accurate classification to avoid high taxes and delays due to misclassification, thereby ensuring smooth customs clearance.

Cost Optimization

BTS offers professional customs services to save clients time and money, avoiding unnecessary costs. We provide accurate tariff estimates based on cargo and tax policies, optimizing cost structures for more efficient logistics.

Tariff Consultation

BTS offers comprehensive tariff consultation to determine specific tax rates. Our expert team monitors Chinese regulations and policy changes, providing timely and accurate tariff information to avoid unnecessary tax burdens and clearance issues.

Clearance Tracking

BTS guides clients in using the China Customs website to track their clearance status. Additionally, we monitor the clearance process in real-time and report back to clients, ensuring a transparent and secure tracking experience.

FAQs

1. What is Customs Clearance Service?

Customs clearance service involves handling and submitting the necessary documentation and procedures required by customs authorities to ensure that goods can legally enter or exit a country while paying the appropriate duties and fees.

2. What Types of Customs Clearance Services Are There?

Customs clearance services vary based on the mode of transportation and include:

Air Freight: Clearing goods at airports.
Sea Freight: Clearing goods at seaports.
Rail Freight: Clearing goods at international rail borders.
Express Shipment: Clearing goods handled by international couriers like FedEx, DHL, and UPS.

3. What is the Customs Clearance Process?

Check Prohibited Items List: Ensure that your goods are not on the prohibited items list.
Review HS Codes: Determine the classification of your goods based on the Harmonized System (HS) codes.
Coordinate with Customs Agents and Suppliers: Ensure all necessary documents are complete.
Submit Documents and Pay Duties: Provide all documents and duty fees to your customs clearance agent for processing.

4. What Documents Need to Be Submitted to Customs?

The required documents for customs clearance vary depending on the country of import or export and the type of goods. Generally, you need to submit a commercial invoice, a bill of lading or air waybill, an import license, an insurance certificate, a letter of credit, and a certificate of origin.

5. How to Calculate Customs Duties?

Customs duties are typically based on the customs value, including cost, insurance, and freight (CIF). Here are the steps:

Determine HS Code: Classify your goods and find the duty rate.
Calculate CIF Value: Sum the cost of the goods, insurance, and freight.
Find Duty Rate: Look up the duty rate for the HS code.
Calculate Duty: Multiply the CIF value by the duty rate to get the payable duty amount.

6. What is China's HS Classification Code?

The HS (Harmonized System) classification code is used by customs to classify import and export goods. As of August 1, 2018, China Customs has introduced new 8-digit to 10-digit HS codes.

Incorrect HS codes can cause delays, goods seizure, heavy fines, lowered company credit ratings, and placement of goods on monitoring lists.

7. How Long Does Customs Clearance Take?

Customs clearance time varies based on factors like document completeness, port congestion, type of goods, and import country regulations.

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