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The complete book of them! What are the special requirements of customs in the world

source: Worth Cargo   2023-09-14 18:09:22  
Different countries will have different requirements and regulations on the import and export of goods, so we must understand the import and export details of each country, so that there will be no problems at a critical time. What regulations should I be aware of? Customs requirements of all countries in the world are here, please check!
 
Countries that need to declare AMS
 
United States, Canada, Mexico, Philippines
 
(Among them, the United States needs to declare ISF regulations, which must be provided to the United States Customs 48 hours before the ship, otherwise there will be a fine of USD5000,AMS fee of $25 / ticket, if modified, $40 / ticket. From July 1, 2016, all goods imported to the Philippines must declare AMS in advance. In addition to the original EBS in the Philippines, CIC will add an AMS surcharge, requiring goods to declare AMS in advance.
 
Countries where ENS needs to be declared
 
In all EU member states, ENS costs 25-35 USD/ticket
 
Countries where wooden packaging needs to be fumigated
 
Australia, United States, Canada, South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Israel, Brazil, Chile, Panama
 
Countries where certificates of origin are required
 
Cambodia, Canada, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka
 
Customs regulations by country
 
1. Indonesia
 
Finally, the consignee must have the right to import and export receipt, otherwise it can not import customs clearance.
 
2. Saudi Arabia
 
All goods imported into Saudi Arabia must be shipped in pallets and the place of origin and shipping mark must be printed on the packaging. And since February 25, 2009, all goods arriving at the port in violation of the provisions of the pallet shipment will be fined, at the customer's own expense.
 
3. Brazil
 
a, only three originals of the full set of bills of lading can not be modified, the bill of lading must show the freight amount (only in US dollars or euros), do not accept the "TOORDER" bill of lading, the bill of lading to show the consignee's contact information (telephone, address);
 
b, must show the consignee's CNPJ number on the bill of lading (the consignee must be a registered company), the consignee must be a company registered at the destination customs;
 
c, can not pay on arrival, can not be charged more at the port of destination, wood packaging to fumigation, so the LCL quotation needs more attention.
 
4. Mexico
 
A. To declare AMS bill of lading, it is necessary to show the product code, and provide AMS information and packing list invoice;
 
B. Notify displays the third party notificator, which is generally the freight forwarding company or the CONSIGNEE agent;
 
c, show the real consignor and the real consignee;
 
d, the product name can not show the general name, to show the detailed product name;
 
e, the number of pieces: It is required to show the detailed number of pieces, for example: 1PALLET there are 50 boxes of goods;
 
f, the bill of lading to show the origin of goods.
 
5. Chile
 
Chile does not accept telex release of bills of lading, wood packaging to fumigate.
 
6. Panama
 
a, do not accept telex release bill of lading, wood packaging to fumigate, to provide packing list and invoice;
 
b, through the Cologne Free Trade zone transit, to Panama, the goods must be overlapping and can be stacked and forklift operation, the weight of a single piece cannot exceed 2000KGS.
 
7. Colombia
 
The bill of lading must show the freight amount (in US dollars or Euros).
 
8. India
 
Under FOB or CIF terms, whether the bill OF lading is "TOORDER OF SHIPPER" or not, whether the bill of lading is in your hand or not, the Indian side is free of payment and technically legal. As long as the name of the Indian customer is displayed on the import declaration BILL of Entry (Import Declaration manifest) and IGM(Import cargo manifest), you have lost the right to the goods, regardless of whether the bill of lading is in your hand, so be sure to pay 100% in advance as far as possible.
 
9. Russia
 
a, the customer must pay in time, or the two sides are long-term cooperation, otherwise it is recommended to pay first! Or 75% or more in advance;
 
B. After the goods arrive at the port, we must urge the guests to pay and take delivery! Otherwise, after the goods arrive at the port, no one will pick up the goods and the goods will be black by the customs, or you will have to pay a high cost at the same time, the customer can engage in the release of goods without a single through the relationship, this market is sometimes rational and unclear;
 
c, in view of the Russian style of procrastination, must remember, whether it is in advance, or take delivery, or return to the end of the payment, to urge.
 
10. Kenya
 
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) started the pre-export Standards Compliance Verification Programme on 29 September 2015. Therefore, since 2005, PVOC has been adopted as a pre-shipment verification method. Products in the PVOC catalogue must obtain conformity (CoC) before shipment, CoC is a mandatory Kenyan customs clearance document, without which goods will be refused entry upon arrival at Kenyan ports.
 
11. Egypt
 
A. Commodity Inspection Bureau shall carry out inspection and supervision of loading before transshipment;
 
b, no matter whether the statutory requirements of commodity inspection, need customers to provide replacement vouchers or vouchers, formal inspection power of attorney, packing list, invoice, contract;
 
c. Go to the Commodity Inspection Bureau to handle the customs clearance with the replacement slip (the statutory commodity inspection can get the customs clearance in advance), and then make an appointment with the commodity inspection personnel of the commodity Inspection Bureau to the warehouse for supervision and loading. (To make an appointment a few days in advance, consult the local commodity inspection Bureau)
 
D. After arriving at the warehouse, the commodity inspection Bureau staff will first take photos of the empty boxes, and then check the number of boxes for each package of goods, check one package and one ticket, and take photos of one ticket, until all the loading is completed, and then go to the commodity Inspection Bureau to change the customs clearance form, and then arrange customs declaration;
 
e. About 5 working days after customs clearance, go to the Commodity Inspection Bureau to get the pre-shipment inspection certificate for customs clearance at the port of destination. Only with this certificate can foreign customers handle customs clearance at the port of destination;
 
f. For all goods exported to Egypt, the corresponding documents (certificate of origin and invoice) must be certified by the Egyptian Embassy in China. The stamped documents and pre-shipment inspection certificate can only be cleared and picked up at the port of destination in Egypt.
 
g, the Egyptian embassy certification about 3-7 working days, about 5 working days for pre-shipment inspection certificate, other customs declaration, commodity inspection can consult the local authorities, the market personnel talking about customers must set aside their own safety range of time to operate accordingly.
 
12. Pakistan
 
The Karachi Port Authority stipulates that the carbon powder, graphite powder, magnesium dioxide and other dyes packaged in imported paper bags must be palleted or properly packed, otherwise they will not be unloaded. In addition, Pakistan does not accept ships flying the flags of India, South Africa, Israel, South Korea and Taiwan.
 
13. Saudi Arabia
 
The Saudi government has banned transshipment of all goods destined for Saudi Arabia via Aden.
 
14. United Arab Emirates
 
Dubai and ABU Dhabi port health authorities stipulate that any imported food must indicate the expiration date and carry health instructions with the ship, otherwise the port will not unload the cargo.
 
15. Maldives
 
A. Without the permission of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, it is not allowed to import all kinds of drugs and sulfuric acid, nitrates, dangerous animals, etc.
 
b, without the permission of the Ministry of External Affairs, it is not allowed to import alcoholic beverages, dogs, pigs or pork, statues, etc.
 
16. Canada
 
The Canadian government dictates that winter deliveries to the country's east coast are best delivered in Halifax and St. John's, as these two ports are not affected by the freeze.
 
17. Argentina
 
Argentine law stipulates that the consignee must declare the loss of the bill of lading to the customs, and after the approval of the customs, the shipping company or the shipping company's agent issues another set of bills of lading, and submits a statement to the relevant authorities that the original bill of lading is invalid.
 
18. Tanzania
 
The Tanzania Ports Authority stipulates that all goods destined for Dar es Salaam port for delivery to Tanzania or transshipment to Zambia, Zaire, Rwanda and Burundi, etc., need to be painted prominently on the package with a cross symbol of different colors for classification, otherwise the ship will charge the cargo classification fee.
 
19. Djibouti
 
The port of Djibouti stipulates that the final port of destination should be clearly indicated on all documents and packaging marks of the goods transshipped in the port, such as "WITH TRANSHIP-MENT TOHOOEIDAH". However, it must be noted that the above content cannot be filled in the column of "port of destination" of the bill of lading, but can only be indicated on the head or other blank space of the bill of lading. Otherwise, the customs will regard the goods as local to Djibouti and release them only after the consignee has paid the import duty.
 
20. Kenya
 
The Kenyan government requires that all goods exported to Kenya be insured by Kenyan insurance companies. CIF terms are not accepted.
 
21. Cote d 'Ivoire
 
a, the name of the goods listed in the bill of lading and manifest should be specific and detailed, and cannot be replaced by the class of goods. In case of failure to comply with the above provisions, the customs penalty incurred by the carrier will be borne by the shipper;
 
b. For goods transiting through Abidjan to Mali, Burkina Faso and other landlocked countries, the bill of lading and shipping documents as well as the transport package of the goods must be marked "transit through Cote d 'Ivoire" in order to be exempt from tax, otherwise additional taxes will be imposed.
 
22. Nigeria
 
In order to prevent illegal traders from arbitrage, the Nigerian Central Management Department stipulates that all imported goods must pass the inspection of the branch agent of the Swiss General Surveyor before being sent out, and obtain the "CLEAN REPORTOF FINDINGS", and the consignee can clear customs and take delivery of the goods.
 
23. Australia
 
The Australian Port Authority requires that when goods are imported in wooden cases, the wood must be fumigated and the fumigation certificate shall be sent to the consignee. If there is no wood fumigation certificate, the wooden cases will be dismantled and burned, and the cost of replacement packaging will be borne by the shipper.
 
24. New Zealand
 
The New Zealand Port Authority stipulates that the wooden structure of the container and the wooden packaging and packing wood in the box must be quarantined before entering the country.
 
25. Fiji
 
Fiji customs prohibits the import of switchblades and used clothes.
 
26. Iran
 
Article 90 of the Iranian Tax Law stipulates that a freight tax of 50% of the freight is levied on an export shipped at an Iranian port, regardless of where the freight is paid. The Jeddah and Dammam Port Authority stipulates:
 
a, the goods to the two ports must be palleted at the port of loading, container goods to be first palleted before packing;
 
b, the contents of the cargo documents must be detailed.