Basic concepts:
Is Haitao, which we talk about every day, a cross-border e-commerce?
In fact, Haitao does not mean cross-border e-commerce.
Customs implements different supervision modes for cross-border e-commerce and Haitao goods access.
Cross-border e-commerce retail imports are subject to "positive list" management, which basically covers the vast majority of personal consumer goods. Only the goods in the list are allowed to be imported through cross-border e-commerce channels.
Customs implements a "negative list" management of Haitao goods, mainly prohibiting the import of animals and plants and their products. In terms of scope, Haitao has a wider choice.
Frequently asked questions:
What is cross-border e-commerce retail import?
Cross-border e-commerce retail import refers to the consumption behavior of Chinese consumers who purchase goods from overseas through cross-border e-commerce third-party platform operators and transport them into China through "online bonded import" or "direct purchase import". Among them, "online shopping bonded import business" refers to the cross-border electronic commerce retail import business carried out in a bonded manner in special customs supervision areas or bonded logistics centers (Type B).
What are the cross-border e-commerce retail imports that can be purchased?
The List of Retail Imports in cross-border electronic commerce, also known as the "white list" of Haitao duty-free, and the goods listed in the List of Retail Imports in cross-border electronic commerce (version 20 19) can be purchased through cross-border e-commerce channels. The List of Retail Imported Commodities in cross-border electronic commerce (Version 20 19) was officially implemented on June 65438+ 10/day, 2020, and 92 categories of commodities were added to the list, including frozen aquatic products, alcohol and bicycles. Some goods in the list are only marked with online shopping bonded mode.
Do I have to pay taxes to buy cross-border e-commerce retail imported goods?
According to the national tax policy on retail import in cross-border electronic commerce, the Customs collects customs duties, import value-added tax and consumption tax. The duty-paid price is the actual transaction price, including retail price, freight and insurance premium. For cross-border electronic commerce retail imported goods imported within the limit of a single transaction, the tariff rate is tentatively set at 0%; Exempt from import value-added tax and consumption tax, temporarily levied at 70% of the statutory tax payable.
Are there any restrictions on cross-border e-commerce transactions?
At present, the single transaction limit is RMB 5,000, and the annual transaction limit is RMB 26,000. When the duty-paid price exceeds the single transaction limit of 5,000 yuan but is lower than the annual transaction limit of 26,000 yuan, and only a single commodity is placed in the order, it can be imported from the cross-border e-commerce retail channel, and the customs duties, import value-added tax and consumption tax are levied in full according to the goods tax rate. The transaction amount is included in the total annual transaction amount, but if the total annual transaction amount exceeds the annual transaction limit, it shall be managed according to general trade.
Goods purchased through cross-border e-commerce do not have Chinese labels. Is there a problem?
According to relevant documents, cross-border e-commerce products may not have Chinese labels because they are purchased directly from abroad. Consumers can view the Chinese electronic labels of products through the website. Suggestions: First, buy from a regular e-commerce platform; Second, cross-border e-commerce related products meet the requirements of quality, safety, hygiene, environmental protection, labeling and other standards or technical specifications of origin, but there may be differences with China standards. Please pay attention to prevent related risks when purchasing.
The same cross-border e-commerce order bought two bottles of facial cleanser, and one bottle was unnecessary. Can I return it?
Yes, the customs allows some goods of the same order to be returned.
Why do cross-border e-commerce products have been sent back to sellers, but personal annual consumption has not been returned?
The individual annual quota will be returned only after the returned goods are inspected and released by the customs. Usually, due to the consideration of cost and management, enterprises will wait for a certain number of returns to go through customs formalities.
Knowing the basic knowledge of these cross-border e-commerce, consumers can buy with confidence. The customs will make every effort to crack down on illegal acts in the process of cross-border goods clearance and protect the legitimate rights and interests of consumers. If you find that your personal identity information has been stolen by illegal businesses, you can call 12360 to report the relevant information to the local customs in time.