A complete understanding of the customs inspection process
Customs inspection is a power given to the customs by the state to administer according to law, and it is also an indispensable and important link in the customs clearance process. So what are the customs inspection processes? Let's introduce them to you!
1. why does the customs conduct inspection? what are the main contents of inspection?
inspection is an important means of customs supervision, and customs declaration is only a procedure. According to its own experience and policies at that time, the customs will conduct random inspection and control inspection on some sensitive commodity names, and sometimes it will clearly indicate what information to check on the control instruction. At the time of inspection, the box will be opened to check whether it is consistent with the customs declaration information, such as name, quantity, weight, declared value and so on, to confirm whether there is tax fraud, commodity inspection evasion and incorrect HS code classification.
second, what is the customs control inspection?
the customs inspection of import and export goods can be divided into two categories: computer control and manual control:
(1) computer control
1 The customs classifies import and export goods and sets risk parameters. The higher the risk parameters of import and export goods, the higher the probability of being controlled by computer. Because most of the risk parameters of import and export goods are low, some customs areas set up random control inspection for import and export goods according to a certain probability.
(2) Manual control
1. In the process of declaration or inspection and release of import and export goods, if the customs officers think that the declaration content of the customs declaration form is unclear or in doubt, they can manually issue control instructions on the customs computer to check whether the goods are in conformity with the single goods.
2. the customs (including the anti-smuggling bureau) has been inspected by manual control because it has found that an import and export goods is illegal, which leads to the increase of risk parameters of the same or related goods imported and exported by other enterprises.
3. When the customs (including the Anti-smuggling Bureau) receives the news (that is, reports) that there is something wrong with an import and export goods, the customs officers manually control the goods at the time of import and export, or the Anti-smuggling Bureau issues a notice of control inspection to the customs field operators to inspect the goods.
4. the relationship between the enterprise and the customs is not good, and the imported and exported goods are controlled and inspected.
there is also a case where an enterprise has a record of violating laws and regulations, and its credit rating at the customs is reduced to C and D. The goods imported and exported by this enterprise will basically be inspected by computer or manual control.
III. About the inspection fee
There is a big misunderstanding here. The customs inspection fee refers to the fees generated by the customs inspection, not the inspection fees charged by the customs. During the customs inspection, the customs won't charge a penny, but the owner and agent must move the goods to the inspection site designated by the customs, and unpack them according to the requirements of the customs. In this process, the expenses arising from the utilization of dock resources and labor will be borne by the guests themselves. There are many charging departments for these expenses arising from inspection, and the freight forwarder or customs broker has different settlement methods with these charging departments. Some of them pay cash on the spot, and the charging department will issue a bill indicating the cost of the goods. Some of them are monthly statements without a separate invoice. Therefore, the freight forwarder or customs broker can't show the inspection fee invoice issued by the specific charging department to the guests, but can only list all kinds of fees. If the guests don't believe the fees mentioned by the freight forwarder or customs broker, they can check the rates with the relevant specific charging department.
the composition of inspection fee: inspection fee, box removal fee, agency fee, Yangshan port delivery fee, miscellaneous fee, crane fee, weighing fee, short barge fee, storage fee, unpacking fee, external management fee, seal fee, etc. The customs inspection during the ship's detention period will generate a container retention fee; If the goods are miscellaneous and difficult to find, there will be a container clearing fee; The above fees are calculated by box type. In case of inspection and seizure of goods, there will be the cost of packing list and tally; The agency fee is charged according to the number of trips to Yangshan for post-processing and goods returning from customs. Since 211, Shanghai Port Area has required each inspected cabinet to go to the tally company to change tally (change the title after inspection), 5/ box; There is an inspection notice for the inspection of foreign ports, but there is no inspection notice for Yangshan at present, but the inspection invoice shows the information such as the bill of lading number, ship name, voyage and container number of the ticket for proof.
4. What's the difference between LCL and LCL?
LCL inspection may be a headache for the consignors, especially for the goods with small value. Some consignors don't understand why I charge such an expensive inspection fee because my goods are only a few hundred dollars, less than one cubic meter. I'm sorry about this, but the inspection doesn't look at the value of the goods. Sometimes the LCL is a big container and sometimes a small container. The specific cost refers to the whole container, so sometimes there are only a few cubic meters of LCL, but the inspection fee is more expensive than the whole container.
5. How does the customs arrange the inspection plan and arrange the inspection time
1. Inspection in foreign ports: The customs broker will fax the inspection notice to the on-site customs declarant, and according to the notice, the customs declarant will arrange the port area container transfer plan (the container will be transferred from the container area to the inspection area), and the inspection seal will be delivered to the site by courier, which will be handed over to the on-site customs according to the inspection plan, and then the customs declarant will rush to the inspection point to wait for the container transfer to arrange for the port area workers to take out the boxes, until the goods and customs personnel are present.
foreign ports will arrange inspection time according to the sailing schedule. For example, if the sailing schedule is before 12 noon the next day, an expedited plan will be arranged to expedite inspection. If it is later than 12 o'clock, it will be postponed to the next day for inspection; 2. Yangshan inspection: After receiving the inspection news from the motorcade, our company will provide the customs declaration information of the container number and bill of lading number to the customs broker, and the customs broker will arrange for the customs broker to bring the original pre-recorded form and the copy of the declaration power of attorney of the customs declaration invoice packing list to the Yangshan site, arrange the customs inspection plan, and discharge the port inspection plan (check that the container falls directly in the inspection area when it enters the port, saving a time for container adjustment), and inspect it together when the goods are found and the customs personnel arrive.
Yangshan port area arranges inspection plan in the morning, and arranges inspection in the afternoon. After inspection, the port arrival team will arrange to enter the port according to the berthing information of the port area.
VI. How does the customs check the box
Usually, the customs box-digging personnel will start to dig the box from the leftmost side or the rearmost side of the container, and half of the box-digging is half-digging, and the bottom is full-digging; Check the products declared according to the customs declaration form one by one; A single product name is easier to find; If the goods with many names are very miscellaneous, and the customs can't find the name, it is necessary for the owner to provide the packing location and container mark information of the product or ask the owner to provide a detailed packing list. If none of the above information can be provided, the whole cabinet needs to be emptied for inspection, which is very expensive.
VII. Is there any regularity in inspection?
Although the inspection seems to be a random spot check, it is actually somewhat regular. For example, the time for customs declaration should not be too late, especially on Friday afternoon. For example, the declaration elements must be detailed and clear, and the name of the customs declaration materials and HS code should be unified. For example, the policy at that time, if the tax rebate for a certain commodity is adjusted at a specific time, the inspection rate for this commodity name may increase during this period, for fear of tax fraud. For example, on holidays, the general inspection rate will be improved.
8. what should I do if the goods in question are inspected?
once the inspection notice is issued, the freight forwarder should inform the owner as soon as possible, and if it is declared truthfully, the inspection will be arranged normally; If there is something wrong with the goods and they are inspected, you need to be careful. The normal flow is like this. The forwarder will be informed by the customs broker that the goods need to be inspected, but not immediately. With the help of the scheduling time, we must make it clear at this time what is wrong with the goods and whether other channels are needed to avoid the seizure. Most customs brokers can solve the problem if it is not serious. As for the cost, it is impossible to say. The cost will definitely be different in different situations. This fee is different from the inspection fee, because there is no invoice and no receipt. Whether you want to give it or not depends on the shipper's intention. If you don't want to, you will go through the normal procedure, which requires the trust of the owner and the forwarder. Taking the normal procedure is to assume that the problem is found out, and the customs will ask the owner to write a description of the situation, such as the HS code is wrong, why it is wrong, whether it is intentional tax fraud, why it is not inspected, and so on. Sometimes it may just be necessary to re-classify or make up the inspection. If the customs does not accept the explanation, it will make corresponding circulation according to the customs process, and if the circumstances are serious, it will be handled by the anti-smuggling department.
Basic knowledge and precautions for entering the customs of various countries
Articles for personal use
There are generally no restrictions on articles for personal use in Europe, America and other countries, as long as they are articles for personal use, they are generally allowed to be imported. Among them, US dollars or other foreign currencies (including traveler's checks) carried by inbound passengers are generally allowed to be imported, but passengers should truthfully declare them. Before entering a foreign port, the service girl of an international flight will generally issue each passenger a customs declaration form for customs clearance at the time of entry. Passengers should declare truthfully, including the foreign exchange and traveler's checks they carry with them. Western countries generally do not restrict the entry of foreign exchange, but they must declare it truthfully. For gifts brought into the country that exceed a certain limit, for example, if the value of gifts exceeds 5 dollars, the customs will collect taxes.
Must-read when going abroad: Ten Points for Attention when traveling abroad
With the rapid economic growth in China, people's living standards have gradually improved. Many friends no longer just want to travel abroad for domestic purposes, so many friends are traveling abroad for the first time. Here, China Travel Network summarizes the top ten points for attention before departure. Remember, maybe your trip abroad will be of great help.
First, get ready to pack
When traveling abroad, especially to foreign countries, draw up a list early, write down what you want to bring, and then index it according to the map, which can avoid the temporary rush before departure. If you travel to Southeast Asia, don't forget that it is always summer there. Don't forget to bring your summer clothes. Many of us have stayed in hotels in China and think that foreign hotels have everything, so we don't need to prepare. This is wrong. Most hotels in Southeast Asian countries, no matter how high-grade, don't prepare teeth and slippers for you. Small things can embarrass you if you forget to bring them.
second, take the necessary medicines
it is a smart way to take some necessary medicines when traveling. Who can guarantee that he won't get sick during the trip? Once you feel unwell, the small medicine around you can save you from a big emergency. The "health of the elderly World Travel" group of China Travel Service Head Office sent the health care medicine box to the guests, and several of them can be said to be essential medicines for you in your luggage: Ganmaotong, Chengyunning, Xisimin, Berberine, Band-Aid, etc. Don't forget to bring nitroglycerin for heart patients! In addition, if possible, it is not superfluous to bring a thermometer.
Third, understand the folk customs and rules of foreign countries
Children in Thailand can't touch their heads, but you can't hold children in India. Like the rules of these foreign countries, you really should know something when you travel to other countries. Otherwise, people will not stop blaming you because you are a foreigner. For example, before you go to Thailand, you must understand some customs: you should take off your shoes when you enter the temple, and ladies should avoid monks when you see them. Ladies visiting the Grand Palace should not wear short skirts and sandals. People who have bad hygiene habits must be careful. Spitting and littering in the streets of Singapore, high fines will make your head spin.
Fourth, take a hotel card
When you travel to a country where the language is not fluent, first take a hotel card at the reception desk. Don't look at a small card, it is of great use. The card has the address and telephone number of the hotel. You can show it to the driver and it will save the day immediately. There was a precedent that a guest in Thailand couldn't find a hotel in the middle of the night without a card, and finally he was sad and sent back by a police car. Therefore, although it is small to get the card, it can ensure your travel smoothly.
Fifth, know the payment situation in the hotel room. You should ask the tour guide to help you say hello to what is available and what is not available in the hotel room. Some TV programs in the room are paid for, and most of the things in the refrigerator are paid for after use. There is generally no hot water in hotel rooms in Southeast Asia. There are two bottles of mineral water in the refrigerator to quench your thirst. If you don't know, it's also a waste.
Sixth, keep valuables in the safe at the front desk
When you go out, it is safer to keep your valuables in the safe at the front desk of the hotel than in your room. Generally, there is such a safe at the reception desk of a hotel, which can store valuables for guests free of charge. Leave one key in the hotel and take one yourself. By the way. Many foreign hotels have regulations. If your valuables are lost in your room, they are not responsible for compensation.
Seventh, be careful when shopping
Fake and shoddy products are not unique to China. When you shop in some countries in Southeast Asia, you will encounter the same thing. When buying high-value goods such as gold and silver jewelry and gem products, we must not just listen to the promise of refundable and exchangeable merchants. You must think it over before you buy it. Many travel agencies have encountered cases in which they still do something wrong to help customers return goods several times.
Eighth, take the right amount of money with you
When you go out alone in a foreign country, you must take the right amount of money with you. Because most people in China don't use credit cards, traveler's checks and other means of payment, they always take a lot of cash with them. Therefore, some foreign robbers specially rob China people. It's not good to take any money with you. In a city with poor public security in the United States, you should take $2 with you to keep safe.
Ninth, it's very important to choose a travel agency with good service and good reputation
Because China citizens generally choose the travel mode of travel agency teams when traveling abroad at present, it's very important to find a travel agency with good service and excellent quality. At present, there are only four travel agencies legally engaged in China citizens' overseas travel business, such as China Travel Service Headquarters, and the service and quality are up to you to choose.
Tenth, don't forget your passport and air ticket. When you take part in a group tour, the tour leader will keep your passport for you in other countries.
But in Hong Kong, maybe "Ashe" (police officer) will check your passport on the street, so you should keep your passport and carry it with you. The air tickets should also be taken care of. If you rush to the airport and suddenly find that you don't have your plane ticket, I'm afraid you won't be able to laugh. ;