Cross-border e-commerce sellers, you first like the collection before reading! From product selection strategy, cost structure to product compliance, the last hurdle is import/export declaration. This complete guide will take you through all the details of import/export trade compliance, so that your products can be successfully sold abroad.
What is Import and Export Declaration? When a cross-border seller establishes a logistics order, he or she needs to make an "export customs declaration" according to the requirements of the Customs prior to shipment according to the mode of logistics, and make an "import customs clearance" when the goods arrive at the destination country. Improper handling of this process may result in the goods being seized or returned by the Customs, which will greatly extend the transportation time.
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.
What I'm about to say may change your perception. Customs commodity classification is a set of barcode code, which determines the tariff rate, duty drawback rate, permits and other indicators, the correct declaration is particularly important. Even for the same commodity, different material composition ratios may result in different commodity classifications! 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 sellers will commission a logistics service provider to help handle all logistics matters from the factory directly to the Amazon FBA warehouse. In practice, most sellers will commission a logistics service provider to help handle all logistics matters from the factory 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).
What's more, Amazon has officially prepared sufficient teaching resources for Taiwan sellers to help you get started more smoothly. You can:
- Sign up for an Amazon account, and you can run multiple sites with one account.
- Receive the New Seller Starter Kit, which includes brand registration, Amazon logistics, product promotions and more!
- Make good use of Amazon seller education resources to learn, including seller universities, official learning centers, free live courses, etc.
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