General process: the consignee prepares the import documents → changes the documents → applies for inspection → declares customs → handles the equipment handover certificate → lifts the box → takes delivery.
Specific operation:
I. Import documents:
1: The consignee provides a full set of import documents to the forwarder; The freight forwarder finds out which shipping company the goods are carried by, which shipping agent operates them, and where the bill of lading (small bill of lading) can be changed.
2. Import documents include: original bill of lading with endorsement or telex copy, packing list, invoice and contract (general trade).
3. The freight forwarder should contact the station in advance and confirm the container handling fee, container handling fee, loading fee and air return fee.
Second, change the order:
1: The forwarder should confirm the arrival time and place of the ship at the designated shipping agent or shipping company. If transshipment is required, the name of the second-class ship must be confirmed.
2. Replace the original bill of lading with a bill of lading (small bill of lading) by endorsement (fax and letter of guarantee can be brought if the goods are delivered by cable) and send it to the shipping company or shipping agent.
Note: "Endorsed original bill of lading" has two forms:
(1), if the consignee column on the bill of lading shows "Booker", it will be endorsed by the shipper;
(2) If the consignee column on the bill of lading shows the real consignee, the consignee shall endorse it.
Third, the inspection:
The inspection and quarantine bureau shall confirm whether the goods should be inspected according to the regulatory conditions in the "commodity code".
Four. Customs declaration (clearance)
1: If the consignee has its own customs broker, it can clear the customs by itself, or entrust the customs broker of the freight forwarder or other powerful customs broker to clear the customs.
2. Customs declaration materials include: original bill of lading/telex copy with endorsement, packing list, invoice, contract and small bill of lading.
3. Customs:
(1) customs clearance time: within one working day.
(2) Special goods: two to three working days.
(3) Inspection: A. Technical inspection: whether to inspect or not is decided according to the documents and specific goods; B: Sampling inspection: After the customs release section releases it, the computer will conduct sampling inspection by itself.
Verb (abbreviation of verb) handling equipment handover list
1: The freight forwarder holds the original bill of lading (fax, letter of guarantee) with endorsement and goes to the shipping company or the shipping agency's box management department to handle the equipment handover form.
2. Equipment Handover Sheet: It is the voucher for exchanging containers and other mechanical equipment between the container returner, the container carrier and the container manager or their agents when the container enters and exits the port station, and it has the function of issuing container vouchers by the container manager. It is divided into entry and exit, and the exchange formalities are handled at the gate of the dock yard.
Note: for LCL goods (delivered under CFS terms), the import document fee shall be paid to the container management department according to the notice of the import section of the shipping agency business department, and then the goods shall be picked up directly at the dock with the "small bill of lading" and the bill of lading, without handling the equipment handover certificate.
Six, luggage:
1: The freight forwarder goes to the container management department with the small bill of lading and the trailer company's "application form for lifting containers" to handle the payment procedures for the overdue use fee, unloading fee and import document fee of imported containers.
2. If the payer is not the consignee indicated in the bill of lading, the payer must issue a letter of guarantee (letter of guarantee) and agree to pay the corresponding expenses for the consignee.
3. After the deposit is completed and authorized by the shipping agent's container management department, go to the import container release post to handle the box lifting procedures, get the equipment exchange receipt, and check whether its contents are correct.
4. After the consignee empties the imported goods, it will return the empty containers to the designated container return place.
5. After the empty container is returned to the designated yard, the consignee shall go through the container fee settlement formalities with the container management department in time with the payment voucher.
Seven, delivery:
1: The forwarder or consignee will contact the trailer with the small bill of lading to pick up the goods at the dock and station designated by the forwarder.
2. The pawnbroker goes to the container management department to handle the settlement procedures of container pawn.
Note: LCL goods need to be signed by the shipping company or shipping agent to get the bulk bill of lading (bill of lading). When picking up the goods, use the small bill of lading and bill of lading to pick up the goods at the dock.
Declaration of intransitive verbs
1: The freight forwarder makes correct declaration according to the declaration data provided by the consignor and the cabinet number and seal provided by the freight yard or trailer. If the application data is consistent with the stowage data, just print the container number directly and stamp it to the six, seven, eight and nine couplets returned by the shipping agent during stowage; If they are inconsistent, two, six, seven, eight and nine copies must be printed out correctly, and the changes before sailing must be filled in. In addition, the correct packing list must be printed. (In case of loading on site, an extra packing list must be printed so that the yard can enter the site. )
2. On-site operation shall be stamped with "Entry Seal" at the dock or yard with correct application materials. If the container has entered the dock or all the goods have arrived, the port entry seal should be affixed on the sixth joint. Then, report to the freight forwarder with the declaration materials and packing list. After inspection by the freight forwarder, the second and ninth copies and the packing list should be left at the bottom, and the sixth copy together with the seventh and eighth copies should be returned to the freight forwarder.
Seven, check:
1: If the exported goods are goods required to be inspected according to national regulations, the consignor shall provide relevant documents for inspection and replacement. The customs broker shall provide the shipper's invoice, packing list, sales contract, as well as a copy of the counter inspection declaration form, inspection authorization and stowage form stamped with the entry stamp, and entrust the customs broker to handle the formalities for changing the customs clearance form. At the time of customs declaration, the customs declaration form must be submitted to the customs together with the customs declaration materials.
Step 2 check
For commodity inspection (technical inspection/sampling inspection), you must make an appointment with the commodity inspection bureau through the customs broker. The goods to be inspected do not need to enter the dock. Just put the goods into containers, and you can directly take the inspectors of the Commodity Inspection Bureau to the site for inspection. The inspection at this time is mainly aimed at the packaging performance and production batch number of the goods. After the inspection is ok, you can change the customs clearance form.
Eight, customs declaration:
1: The customs declaration materials provided by general consignors include invoices, packing lists, customs declaration power of attorney and verification forms.
The customs declaration time should be two to three days before departure.
3. The customs declaration is based on the information provided by the consignor, and it is typed and pre-entered. After the declaration data is entered into the computer, the customs can formally submit the relevant customs declaration documents to the customs.
The whole customs declaration process takes half a day to one working day.
Nine, stowage and loading:
After the goods are released, they should be sent to the dock for stowage in time; The second copy is generally operated by the customs broker, who will send the sixth, seventh and eighth copies stamped with the "customs clearance stamp" to the loading room of the terminal. After receiving it, the dock will stamp it in the eighth copy, return it to the customs broker, give it to the forwarder to use when signing the bill of lading, and keep the other two copies. The seventh copy is handed over by the dock to the chief officer of the export ship as the basis for stowage and loading, and the sixth copy is delivered on behalf of the ship after leaving port.
X. bill of lading:
1: "Bill of Lading" refers to the document that proves that the contract of carriage of goods by sea is established, the goods are taken over or loaded by the carrier, and the carrier guarantees to deliver the goods. It is the receipt of the consignee's delivery.
2. The contents of the bill of lading:
(1) Name of the ship on the voyage.
② Bill of lading number
③ Name of carrier
④ consignor
⑤ consignee
⑥ Notification procedure
⑦ Loading port, unloading port and transshipment port.
(8) Name, mark, package, number of pieces, weight and volume of the goods.
Pet-name ruby freight payment terms.
Attending the date, place and number of copies of the bill of lading.
Signature or seal of the carrier or its authorized person
3. The inspection and modification of the bill of lading must be completed before the time specified by the shipowner to avoid unnecessary bill replacement costs.
4. To issue a bill of lading or send electricity, you need to go to the shipowner or the designated shipping agent, and at the same time, you should prepare the eighth letter of guarantee and the bank payment memorandum that has paid the fees for each project. At the same time, you can also draw up the paid invoice with the memo and give it to the financial accountant.
Note: "Telerelease" means that the original bill of lading has not been delivered to the consignee, or the original bill of lading has been recovered at the loading port according to the shipper's request, or the original bill of lading has not been issued, and the agent at the unloading port is notified by telex or fax to deliver the goods to the consignee of the bill of lading or the consignee designated by the shipper.
The shipper shall provide a written application or guarantee for discharge. If the original bill of lading has been issued, the full set of original bills of lading should be restored before discharge.
Customers who need to import and export goods can contact Yiheng Import and Export Trading Co., Ltd. directly.
Import contact: Mr. Lei (engaged in import and export industry for more than 8 years)
Phone number: User name is contact information.