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How to choose a reliable customs clearance agency?
When selecting a customs clearance agent, please verify the following core qualifications:Customs AEO certification qualification,Electronic Port IC Card operation authority,At least 3 years of experience in customs declaration for similar products.It is recommended to request the other party to provide statistics on customs declaration error rates for the past 12 months. The error rate for high-quality agents should be below 0.5%.
How to determine the HS code on the customs declaration form?
The operation must follow the specified procedures:
Prepare a complete product manual (including materials, uses, and processing techniques).
Passed the General Administration of Customs 2025 Edition "?Import/export?Preliminary Classification in the Tariff Schedule
Apply for advance classification using the GACC-RS (General Administration of Customs of China - Ruling System).
Special reminder:Additional provision is required for electromechanical products.?3C certification?信息
What are the common pitfalls in filling out declaration elements?
According to the latest customs inspection cases in 2025, common errors include:
Incomplete brand declaration
Both the Chinese and foreign brand names must be indicated.
No brand must be labeled as "No brand" instead of being left blank.
The description of ingredient content is non-compliant.
Textiles must be precise down to the fiber type and percentage.
Alloy materials must specify the element ratio.
How are customs declaration agency fees calculated?
Inspection service fee: Starting from 500 RMB per occurrence
(Expense details corresponding to different terms such as EXW/FOB/DDP, etc.).Comparison table of expense details, and verify it against the fees published on the customs official website.
What are the new regulations regarding the deadline for amending customs declarations?
According to Announcement No. 12 issued by the General Administration of Customs in January 2025:
Before cargo release: Unlimited modifications are allowed.
Within 3 working days after release: Up to 3 non-critical fields can be modified.
More than 3 working days: submission is mandatory.Formal amendment request
Under what circumstances is it necessary to delete and re-declare a customs declaration form?
The following situations require order deletion:
Incorrect commodity classification resulting in a tariff rate difference ≥5%.
Incorrect declaration of the transaction method affects the dutiable value.
The consignor/consignee information does not match the filed data.
Note: Starting from 2025, order cancellation records will be incorporated into the corporate credit scoring system.
What should I do if the declared amount on the customs form does not match the invoice amount?
Must comply withThe principle of document conformityHandling: