Paint Import Customs Clearance Process and the Required Information

　　In international trade, paint import customs clearance is a more complex but vital work. Understanding the process and the required information can help importers to successfully complete the business.

　　Paint import customs clearance process

　　Pre-preparation

　　Importers should first sign a trade contract with foreign suppliers to clarify the specifications, quantity, price, delivery date and other key information of the paint. At the same time, it is necessary to determine the mode of transportation of the goods, common ones are sea freight and air freight.

　　Pre-arrival operation

　　1. Determine the nature of the coating: It is necessary to determine whether the coating is a hazardous chemical. If it is, it is necessary to prepare packaging in advance that meets the requirements for transportation and storage of dangerous goods, and to handle the corresponding hazardous characteristic identification report and dangerous goods labeling audit. For non-hazardous coatings, it is also necessary to prepare information in accordance with the prescribed process.

　　2. Preparation for filing (if necessary): Some coatings may need to be filed in the relevant domestic departments, and the filing information should be prepared according to the requirements, including the description of the composition of the product, the description of its use, etc.

　　Customs clearance process after the arrival of goods

　　1. Bill of lading: After the goods arrive at the domestic port, the importer or its forwarder will hold the bill of lading to the shipping company or airline to exchange the bill of lading, which is the basic document for the subsequent customs clearance operation.

　　2. Inspection: Declare to the inspection and quarantine department and submit relevant information, such as certificate of origin, trade contract, invoice, packing list and so on. If it is a dangerous chemical paint, but also to provide hazardous properties identification report, proof of dangerous goods packaging, and so on. Inspection and quarantine personnel will inspect the goods, including checking whether the packaging is intact, whether the label meets the requirements, etc.

　　3. Customs declaration: Enter the customs declaration information in the electronic port system and declare to the customs. Customs will examine the value of the goods, tax classification, etc. according to the declaration information and relevant regulations. Customs declaration information includes basic documents such as customs declaration authorization, invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and special documents that may be required, such as paint filing certificate (if there is a filing requirement).

　　4. Payment of tax: Customs will issue a tax bill after passing the audit. The importer pays customs duty, VAT and other related taxes according to the tax bill.

　　5. Inspection (if necessary): Customs may conduct a random inspection of the goods to check whether the goods match the declared content. If it is dangerous goods paint, it will focus on checking the packaging and safety marking, etc.

　　6. Release for pick-up: After completing the above steps without any problems, the customs will release the goods, and the importer can arrange for pick-up and transportation of the paint to the designated place.

　　Required information for importing paints

　　Basic documents

　　1. Commercial contract: to clarify the rights and obligations of the buyer and seller, as well as the specific terms of the transaction.

　　2. Invoice: Used to prove the value of the goods, according to which the Customs accounts for taxes and fees.

　　3. Packing list: lists in detail the packaging of the goods and the specific information of each box of goods.

　　4. Bill of Lading: It is the proof of goods transportation and an important document for picking up the goods.

　　5. Customs declaration and inspection power of attorney (such as the need to appoint an agent): authorize the freight forwarder or customs broker for customs declaration and inspection procedures.

　　6. Certificate of origin: can enjoy the corresponding tariff preferential policies (if applicable).

　　Special information (for paint characteristics)

　　1. Hazardous characteristics identification report (hazardous chemical paint): to determine the hazardous category and hazardous characteristics of the paint, in order to take appropriate safety measures.

　　2. Proof of dangerous goods packaging: to prove that the packaging meets the requirements for the transportation and storage of dangerous goods.

　　3. Chinese labeling: the content should be in line with relevant domestic regulatory requirements, including product name, composition, hazard warning labels.

　　4. Paint filing certificate (part of the paint needs): according to domestic regulations to complete the record of documents.

　　Paint import customs clearance requires importers to carefully prepare information, strictly follow the process to ensure that the goods can be successfully customs clearance. In the whole process, if you have any questions, you can consult a professional customs broker or freight forwarder to avoid delays or losses due to improper operation.