Navigating export transit customs procedures can be a daunting task for businesses. This guide provides a clear, step-by-step approach to ensure your goods move efficiently through customs without unnecessary delays or complications.
Step 1: Departure Customs Declaration and Transit
When your goods arrive at the departure customs supervision area and export vessel booking is confirmed, accurately input all required data according to the Export Customs Declaration Form specifications. Submit the declaration application to the departure customs office to complete both export declaration and transit procedures.
The departure customs office will issue a customs seal and relevant registry documents. These must be carefully preserved as they will be required for subsequent procedures.
Step 2: Destination Handover and Loading
Upon arrival at the destination port, present the customs seal issued by the departure office to the destination customs authority. After verification, the customs office will stamp the Export Transit Notification with a transit release seal.
This stamped document serves as authorization to proceed with export loading operations.
Step 3: Special Considerations for Air Cargo
For air transit shipments, particular attention must be paid to compliance with the Customs Regulations of the People's Republic of China on the Supervision of Transit Goods . Strict adherence to these regulations is mandatory for all air transit procedures.
Step 4: Receipt Verification
The destination customs office will complete the verification process for export transit goods within three working days after receiving clean manifest data from the departing vessel. Businesses may inquire about verification progress during this period.