Maersk Customs Services in China

Core services

Import customs clearance

Standard full import customs clearance process:

• Standard import clearance procedure
• Guidance on document list for import and document verification
• Customs clearance consultancy services, such as providing information on the certificates/licenses needed for each type of commodity

Subcategories:

• Normal trade
• Processing trade
• Bonded clearance

Export customs clearance

Standard full export customs clearance process:

• Standard export clearance procedure
• Guidance on document verification
• Customs clearance consultancy services, such as providing information on the certificates/licenses needed for each type of commodity

Subcategories:

• Normal trade
• Processing trade

Others

Special requirements from customers like return shipment for quality issue, goods display and so on.

Subcategories:

• Return declaration
• ATA
• U-turn

Additional services

• Document management: Prepare Chinese version of declaration documents including goods description, HS code classification and so on.

• HS code classification consultation: Provide Chinese HS code to customer according to goods description, HS code from origin country (Just for reference.)

• Certificate/permit application: Apply for certificate and permit on behalf of customer.

• Customs policy consultation : Update new customs policy to customer.

What is required to complete Maersk Customs Services?

Mandatory documents for imports

• Bill of Lading
• Sale contract
• Commercial Invoice(s)
• Packing List(s)
• Power of Attorney - electronic

Mandatory documents for exports

• Commercial Invoice(s)
• Packing List(s)
• Power of Attorney – electronic
• Customs declaration sheet

PS: Paperless declaration has been carried out in China, but some of shipments still need hard copy according to customs requirements.

For Abbreviations & Explanations, please check shipping terms.

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