Sea transportation

Shipping export business scope

Seaborne export handles all business before and after the export of goods according to the client's entrustment; review various lists and approval documents provided by the client;

Preparation of various documents; booking and customs declaration; handling certificate of origin, insurance policy and commodity inspection certificate; container leasing and packing; domestic transportation, port entry, and shipment;

Issuing bills of lading, settlement of freight and miscellaneous charges, express mailing of domestic and foreign documents; handling import customs declaration, taxation, unpacking/transshipment, and delivery abroad; handling foreign agency business.

Ocean export operation process

1. Take orders

After accepting the client's power of attorney, review the content of the power of attorney and confirm the entrusted items.

2. Booking

Make the power of attorney to book the space with the shipping company and obtain the shipping company's shipping receipt.

3. Make the box

The fleet obtains the equipment transfer order, and picks up the container at the yard to load the goods at the customer's factory. Or the customer directly sends the goods to the designated storage yard or warehouse.

4. Customs declaration

After the complete customs declaration documents are prepared, the export customs declaration will be started, and the customs will release after passing the examination.

5. Confirmation of bill of lading

Prepare the bill of lading according to the power of attorney and confirm the bill of lading with the customer to ensure the authenticity and accuracy of the contents of the bill of lading.

6. Pay

Confirm the fee list with the customer and charge the relevant fees.

7. Sign the bill

According to customer requirements, the bill of lading is issued and mailed to the customer.

8. Return customs declaration

One month after export declaration, the customs declaration form will be returned to the customer for tax refund verification.

9. Exchange bill of lading at destination port

After the goods arrive at the port of destination, the shipping company informs the consignee in exchange for the bill of lading.

10. Customs declaration and delivery

After the complete customs declaration documents are prepared, import declaration will be started, and the goods will be picked up after customs review and release.

Precautions for sea export operations

1. The Chinese product name displayed on the customs declaration form must be checked for compliance with the customs commodity code, and the required customs declaration documents must be processed and provided according to the supervision conditions.

2. All customs declaration documents must be consistent with the information sheets.

3. The customs may inspect the declared goods to determine whether the condition of the goods is consistent with the information declared on the customs declaration.

4. During peak shipping seasons, ships are likely to be overloaded, and declaration procedures should be handled in advance to prevent being dumped by shipping companies.

5. The issuance of the original bill of lading must ensure that each original bill of lading has a signature.

Ocean import operation process

The consignee prepares the import documents → exchange order → inspection declaration → customs declaration → handle the equipment handover order → pick up the box → pick up the goods

Specific operation:

1. Import documents

1. The consignee provides a full set of import documents to the freight forwarder; the forwarder finds out which shipping company carries the goods, which shipping agent operates, and where to exchange the bill of lading (small bill of lading).

2. Import documents include: original bill of lading or telex copy with endorsement, packing list, invoice, contract (general trade).

3. The freight forwarder should contact the station in advance and confirm the fee for carrying the box, the fee for removing the box, the loading fee, and the empty return fee.

2. Change order

1. The freight forwarder confirms the time and location of the ship's arrival at the designated shipping agent or shipping company. If the ship needs to be transferred, the second-way ship name must be confirmed.

2. The original bill of lading with endorsement (if the delivery is delivered by telegram, the fax and letter of guarantee for delivery can be delivered by telex) to the shipping company or shipping agent to exchange for the bill of lading (small bill of lading)

Three, inspection

The Inspection and Quarantine Bureau confirms whether the goods are subject to commodity inspection according to the supervision conditions in the 'commodity code'.

Four, customs clearance

1. If the consignee has its own customs broker, he can clear the customs by himself, or entrust the customs broker of the freight forwarder or other competent customs brokers to clear the customs.

2. Customs declaration information includes: original bill of lading with endorsement/copy of telex release, packing list, invoice, contract, small bill of lading

3. According to the imported goods, the customs decides whether technical inspection is required or random inspection by computer.

Five, handle the equipment handover form

1. The freight forwarder presents the original bill of lading with endorsement (fax and letter of guarantee for telex release) to the shipping company or the shipping agency’s container management department to handle the equipment handover order.

2. Equipment Handover Order: It is the certificate for the exchange of containers and other mechanical equipment between the returner, the container carrier and the container manager or their agent when the container enters and exits the port area or station, and the container manager issues the container certificate Function. It is divided into two types: entry and exit, and the exchange procedures are handled at the gate of the terminal yard.

Six, carry the suitcase

1. The freight forwarder presents the small bill of lading and the trailer company's 'application for carrying containers' to the container management department to handle the deposit procedures for the overdue use of imported containers, unloading fees, and import document fees.

2. If the depositor is not the consignee indicated on the bill of lading, the depositor must issue a letter of guarantee (letter of guarantee) agreeing to deposit the deposit for the consignee and pay the corresponding expenses.

3. After the deposit is completed and authorized by the shipping agency management department, go to the import container post to go through the procedures for picking up the container, receive the container equipment handover form, and check whether the content is correct.

4. After the consignee unpacks the imported goods, return the empty container to the designated return location.

5. After the empty container is returned to the designated storage yard, the consignee must promptly present the deposit voucher to go to the container management department to settle the container fee.

Seven, delivery

1. The freight forwarder or the consignee shall contact the trailer to pick up the goods at the designated dock or station with the bill of lading.

2. The mortgager goes to the container management department to handle the container mortgage settlement procedures.

Precautions for maritime import operations

1. LCL cargo needs to go to the shipping company or shipping agent to sign the bulk bill of lading (separate bill), and use the bill of lading and separate bill to pick up the goods at the terminal when picking up the goods.

2. All customs declaration documents must be consistent with the information sheets.

3. Ensure that the import documents are complete, and understand the customs' requirements for relevant documents for imported goods in advance.