From product selection strategy, cost structure to product compliance, the last hurdle for cross-border e-commerce sellers is the import and export customs declaration. Although this link is complex, but grasp the key knowledge, you can make your goods successfully sold abroad.
What is Import and Export Declaration? When a cross-border seller establishes a logistics order, it is necessary to carry out "export customs declaration" according to the requirements of the Customs before shipment, and "import customs clearance" when the goods arrive at the destination country. Customs declaration is a necessary part for sellers to fulfill the customs export procedures, and good preparation beforehand can make the whole process twice as effective, avoiding goods being seized or returned by the customs and prolonging the transportation time.
For example, did you know that the seemingly simple code of commodity classification directly determines the tariff rate, duty drawback rate, permits, etc.? What's even more eye-opening is that even the same commodity may be categorized differently due to different material composition ratios!
The complete process of importing and exporting cross-border goods includes: creation of an order, export customs declaration, shipment of goods, import customs clearance, and arrival of goods in the destination country. The customs declaration process is divided into the preliminary preparation stage, the import and export stage and the subsequent post audit stage.
Before the export declaration, Taiwan manufacturers need to prepare the documents include: export cargo declaration, export container list, export invoice, agent declaration power of attorney and declaration elements. Amazon FBA uses DDP as the delivery method, which means that sellers need to bear the transportation cost, related taxes and insurance premiums.
Different countries have their own unique requirements for import clearance:
- U.S. Station: Bond and POA are required.
- Europe: VAT (Value Added Tax Number) and EORI (Economic Operator Registration and Identification Number) must be prepared.
- Japan Station: If you don't have a Japanese entity, you need to appoint a customs agent (ACP).
When you ask the logistics provider for a price, you can choose the most suitable logistics mode according to the size of the parcel and the expected logistics time: express delivery (3-5 days) is suitable for small quantities to test the water temperature; air freight (5-7 days) is suitable for starting to build up inventory; sea freight (35-40 days) is suitable for large quantities of goods that have already built up a stable inventory.
If you're ready to get started on the road to selling on Amazon, here's what you can do: 1. Register for an Amazon account; 2. Receive the New Seller Starter Kit; 3. Make good use of the Amazon seller education resources to learn and make your cross-border e-commerce journey smoother.
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