Global Air Freight Faces Customs and Warehousing Challenges

Global Air Freight Faces Customs and Warehousing Challenges

This article explains the principle of 'deliver goods to the warehouse first, then declare customs' in international air freight export in plain language. It elucidates the concept and function of customs supervised warehouses, and the reasons why goods must be warehoused before customs declaration. This helps readers understand the air freight export process and avoid unnecessary troubles. It clarifies the sequence of operations, emphasizing the importance of warehouse entry prior to completing the customs clearance formalities for exported goods.

Customs Vs National Territory Key for Crossborder Trade

Customs Vs National Territory Key for Crossborder Trade

This paper delves into the distinction between customs territory and national border, emphasizing that the key to defining a customs territory is the “implementation of the same customs law,” and correcting misconceptions about “within the border but outside customs.” It also provides a detailed introduction to the concept and operation of free trade ports, using Singapore and Hong Kong as examples to illustrate the role of free port policies in promoting international trade. Understanding these concepts is crucial for practitioners in cross-border trade.