US FBA ocean freight shipment

US FBA Ocean Freight: Import & Export Customs Documentation

To complete customs declaration, the following ocean freight documents must be submitted to customs. The ocean bill of lading serves as the core transport document between shipper and consignee for cargo delivery and pickupexport.gov.

1. Import & Export Customs Declaration FormTwo copies are required for regular imported goods. Three dedicated forms are needed for goods subject to customs verification, including processing trade goods and bonded goods. An additional dedicated tax-refund declaration form is required for export goods eligible for domestic tax rebates. US FBA ocean freight refers to sea transport of goods to Amazon fulfillment centers.

2. Commercial InvoiceTwo copies of the commercial invoice are required. For consigned export goods sold overseas, FBA overseas warehouses impose restrictions on product dimensions, weight and category. Payment is settled with the exporter based on actual sales revenue, and this invoice may be exempted upon export customs declaration.

3. Transport DocumentsIncluding land waybill, air waybill, ocean import bill of lading and ocean export shipping order. After document review and cargo inspection, customs will stamp and release the original transport documents, which shall be returned to the declarant for cargo pickup or shipment.

4. Packing ListThe number of copies shall match that of the commercial invoice. This document can be waived for bulk cargo or single-item goods with uniform packaging.

5. Foreign Trade ContractA signed sales contract between buyer and seller must be provided for all import and export customs filings.

6. Foreign Exchange Verification DocumentsImport Payment Verification Form and Export Collection Verification Form. All import and export shipments must submit these documents stamped with the "Supervise Foreign Exchange Receipt & Payment" seal by the foreign exchange authority. The verification number shall be filled in the upper right corner of each customs declaration form.

7. Additional Certificates (When Required by Customs)Trade contracts, certificate of origin and other supporting documents may be requested by customs.

8. Other Supporting Documents

• Duty reduction or exemption goods: Customs-approved duty exemption certificate with official customs seal.

• Processing trade goods filed with customs: Customs-issued Registration Handbook.

What is the Import Customs Clearance Procedure?

1. Submit the Arrival Notice together with original Bill of Lading or Telex Release Letter to collect the Delivery Order.

2. Prepare all import customs documents: Mandatory documents: Packing List, Commercial Invoice, Sales Contract (one copy each); Customs Declaration Power of Attorney and Inspection Application Power of Attorney (one copy each). Additional requirements:

• Cargo packed in wooden cases imported from EU, USA, South Korea and Japan: Heat Treatment Certificate or Phytosanitary Certificate. Non-wood packaging requires a Non-Wooden Packing Declaration.

• Regulatory documents specified by tariff regulations: Import License, Mechanical & Electrical Product Certificate, Key Industrial Product Certificate, etc.

• Goods with duty reduction policies: Present the duty exemption handbook.

3. If customs conducts price verification after declaration, the client shall supply supporting pricing documents: Letter of Credit, Insurance Policy, Original Manufacturer Invoice, Tender Documents and other files required by customs.

4. After customs issues the tax bill, duties and taxes must be paid within 7 working days. Overdue payments will incur daily late payment surcharges.

5. After customs inspection and release, the cargo can be picked up and delivered to the warehouse.

Important Deadline: Import declaration must be filed within 14 days after cargo arrives at the port. A daily late declaration fee (0.05% of the cargo value) will be charged beyond the deadline. If no declaration is filed within 3 months, customs will dispose of the goods as unclaimed property by auction中华人民共....

What is the Export Customs Clearance Procedure?

1. Secure space booking with the shipping carrier first.

2. Prepare export customs documents: File customs declaration 24 hours before loading, after the goods arrive in the customs supervision zone. Mandatory documents: Packing List, Commercial Invoice, Sales Contract, Foreign Exchange Verification Form, Customs Declaration Power of Attorney and Shipping Order issued by the carrier (one copy each). Regulatory documents as required by customs tariff rules: Inspection Release Certificate, Export License, etc. Processing trade exports with a filing handbook must declare with the handbook.

3. Prepare documents for export commodity inspection: For US FBA ocean shipments, complete inspection filing with the Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau 3 working days before customs declaration. Required documents: Packing List, Commercial Invoice, Contract, Inspection Power of Attorney, Factory Inspection Report and Carton Packing List (one copy each).

For shipments to the US, Australia, Canada, EU and other regions with wooden outer packaging: Fumigation or heat treatment is mandatory. Required documents include Packing List, Commercial Invoice, Contract and Inspection Power of Attorney. Wooden manufactured goods additionally require a factory inspection report.

Cargo requiring fumigation or heat treatment must be delivered to the designated yard or port 2 days before customs declaration. Fumigation takes 24 hours to complete.

4. Submit the formal export customs declaration to customs. Pay export duties promptly if applicable.

5. After customs document review and cargo release, the shipper must deliver goods into the customs supervision zone for inspection within the time limit set by customs. If inspection is required, the customs broker shall coordinate with customs for cargo examination. After inspection, seal the container with the carrier’s designated lock. Shipments without inspection will be released immediately. Submit the shipping order to the port before the cut-off time for vessel loading.

6. After cargo departure, the shipping carrier will transmit the export cargo manifest data to customs, and customs will complete the closing procedure upon receipt of the data.