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Regarding the declaration of customs and booking of shipping under FOB terms
We have a batch of goods subject to FOB terms, and the client has appointed their freight forwarder. However, the division of responsibilities for customs declaration and vessel booking is a bit unclear at the moment. Could you please clarify who is responsible for customs declaration and vessel booking under FOB terms? As the seller, what specific tasks do we need to undertake? What potential risks should we pay special attention to?
Mar 22, 2026 at 04:34983 AnswersThe volume on the packing list for customs declaration in Suzhou doesn't quite match the actual volume
I'm the customs compliance officer of a foreign trade company in Suzhou, and I've recently encountered a tricky problem: there's a discrepancy between the declared volume on the packing list for an export shipment and the actual measurement by the freight forwarder, with a difference of about 3 cubic meters. The goods have already been shipped to Shanghai Port and are ready for customs declaration. Will the customs inspect this shipment? What consequences will there be if they find issues? Are there any remedial measures available now?
Mar 21, 2026 at 08:08923 AnswersWhat is the process for importing cosmetics and obtaining customs clearance through an agent?
Our company wants to import a batch of Korean cosmetics for the first time. We've heard that the customs declaration process is quite complicated, and we'd like to ask about the specific operational procedures. What key steps should we pay attention to?
Mar 15, 2026 at 05:581023 AnswersCustoms registration, brand export issues
Our company wants to export a batch of products under our own brand. We've heard that customs registration is quite complicated, and we're also concerned about potential brand infringement issues. Could you please explain the specific procedures for customs registration? If the brand hasn't been registered abroad, will our goods be detained at the port?
Mar 12, 2026 at 07:271143 AnswersCustoms clearance issues in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
When shipping goods to Dubai, we always encounter issues during customs clearance. Our HS codes are questioned, goods are detained due to missing SASO certifications, and invoice amounts are subject to strict scrutiny, resulting in high storage fees and fines. Clients are pressing us for delivery urgently—how can we avoid similar problems in the future? What are the red lines for customs clearance in Dubai? How can we ensure that all documentation passes inspections on the first attempt? And how should we explain inspection procedures to clients when they occur?
Mar 11, 2026 at 08:381233 AnswersHow to handle customs clearance for imported paper?
I plan to import paper through a customs clearance agent. What key points do I need to understand? How can I ensure that the agent's services are compliant, efficient, and cost-effective?
Mar 11, 2026 at 01:551013 AnswersHow are food import declaration agency companies?
I plan to import food and want to know if it's reliable to hire a customs declaration agency. What problems can such companies help me solve, and what should I pay attention to when choosing one?
Mar 9, 2026 at 04:361073 AnswersTaiZhou Import Declaration Agent: How to Compare and Choose Among Different Agents?
I'm from a manufacturing company in Taizhou, and recently we need to import a batch of equipment parts from Germany with a total value of around 500,000 euros. We've contacted three or four customs declaration agents, and their quotes range from 8,000 to 20,000 yuan, with a huge price difference. Some agents promise 'guaranteed customs clearance', while others claim to have 'strong connections'. How can we compare and choose a truly reliable customs declaration agent in Taizhou? We're most concerned about hidden fees, customs clearance delays, goods being detained, or potential issues discovered during post-clearance inspections by the customs authorities.
Mar 6, 2026 at 01:401303 AnswersWhat are the precautions for import customs declaration agents of hair wax?
We are a beauty product importer and are planning to import a batch of hair wax from Europe for the first time, with a total value of approximately 50,000 euros. We want to hire a customs declaration agent to handle the import formalities, but we've heard that the import supervision of hair wax as cosmetics is very strict, and even the slightest mistake could result in the goods being detained or returned. Could you please advise on the key considerations for selecting a customs declaration agent for hair wax imports? How can we avoid falling into pitfalls that lead to additional costs and delays?
Mar 2, 2026 at 08:511143 AnswersHow to entrust an import agent to handle customs declaration?
I plan to import goods and want to know how to entrust an import agent to handle customs declaration. What key points should I pay attention to?
Mar 1, 2026 at 01:251173 AnswersOrganizing customs declaration materials and customs clearance documents in Shanghai
We recently have a shipment to be imported from Shanghai Port. The customs broker asked me for a bunch of documents, mentioning both "declaration materials" and "customs clearance materials". What's the difference between the two? I'm worried about missing any documents that might lead to port detention and fines. Could you please help me sort out which core documents are actually required for Shanghai Port customs clearance?
Feb 27, 2026 at 06:441483 AnswersIf the shipping company in Suqiu uses "PACKAGE" as the unit of quantity in the bill of lading, while the packing list shows "PALLETS", will this affect the customs clearance process?
I'm an operator at a foreign trade company in Suqiu City. Recently, I encountered a problem: the shipping company issued a bill of lading with the quantity unit listed as "PACKAGE", but we actually used "PALLETS" in the packing list. Will this discrepancy in the documents affect customs clearance at Suqiu Port? Could the goods be inspected by customs or even seized? Are there any remedial measures?
Feb 26, 2026 at 06:361423 Answers