Export of agricultural machinery and equipment to China_ Shenzhen Yantian Port Customs Clearance Solutions

###Practical operating points for customs clearance for agricultural machinery and equipment exported to China

Customs clearance of goods usually requires the preparation of basic documents (bill of lading, commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin), and supplementary documents need to be adjusted according to the regulatory attributes of the goods; taking common goods such as agricultural machinery and equipment as an example, it is recommended to supplement the product specifications. Color copies, which are subject to the actual regulatory requirements of Chinese customs, and China International Freight Forwarders can assist in checking the documents. Key parameter information can be checked in multiple rounds to avoid information deviations affecting customs clearance. Consulting China International Freight Forwarders in advance to confirm details will help reduce the trouble of subsequent supplementary parts.

###Key points for customs clearance of agricultural machinery and equipment in Shenzhen Yantian Port

Shenzhen Yantian Port has opened an online Chinese label pre-examination channel for agricultural machinery and equipment for general goods, submitting pre-examination materials on the designated platform three days in advance, which will help shorten the customs clearance review time of China customs. After completing customs clearance and release by China Customs, the container number and seals must be checked one by one when picking up containers, and the box body must be checked for damage. If there are any problems, photos must be taken in time for retention. The free storage period for containers in Shenzhen Port is 72 hours. Many merchants have incurred container detention fees due to neglecting container inspections, so they need to pay more attention.

It is recommended to complete the online labeling pre-examination of agricultural machinery and equipment before submitting the customs clearance declaration to China; after completing customs clearance and release, pick up the container, then arrange transportation within China, and finally send it to the designated warehouse. When picking up containers, remember to confirm the loading status of the goods with the yard to avoid picking up by mistake. After some overseas agricultural equipment merchants followed this step, the customs clearance time limit at Shenzhen Yantian Port was shortened by 3 days, and the practical pass rate was high.