Once everything is in place, from product selection strategies and cost structures to product compliance, the last hurdle for cross-border e-commerce sellers is import and export customs clearance. This complete guide will take you through all the details of import/export trade compliance to ensure that your goods are successfully sold abroad.
Did you know? 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 according to the logistics mode, and carry out "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 customs declaration process twice as effective and avoid the goods being seized or returned by the customs.
The complete process of importing and exporting cross-border goods consists of five major steps: creation of orders → export customs declaration → goods issued → import customs clearance → goods arrive at the destination country. The customs declaration process is divided into the preliminary preparation stage, the import and export stage and the subsequent audit stage.
The documents that need to be prepared for export declaration include: export cargo declaration, export container list, export invoice, proxy declaration authorization letter and declaration elements. The most painful is the customs commodity categorization, this set of bar code number determines the tariff rate, tax refund rate, permits and other indicators, the correct declaration is particularly important.
For example, the customs classification of antennae for satellite TV reception is 8529.1090.21, with each number representing a specific category. What's even more eye-opening is that even the same commodity may be categorized differently due to different material composition ratios! This means that similar goods may face completely different tariff and regulatory requirements.
Amazon FBA uses Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) as the delivery method, which means that Taiwan cross-border sellers need to bear the transportation costs, related taxes and insurance premiums, etc. In practice, most e-commerce entrepreneurs will commission logistics service providers to help handle all logistics matters from the factory side directly to the Amazon FBA warehouse. In practice, most e-commerce entrepreneurs will commission a logistics service provider to assist in handling all logistics matters from the factory end directly to the Amazon FBA warehouse.
Different countries have their own special requirements for import customs 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, then you can head over to register for an Amazon account, pick up the New Seller Starter Kit, and make the most of the Amazon seller education resources to make your cross-border e-commerce journey smoother.
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