In recent years, Chinas increasingly strong import capacity has brought many business opportunities to the vast number of overseas Chinese. The latest data shows that in December 2019, Chinas imports increased by 16.3% year - on - year, and the total annual import volume reached 14.31 trillion yuan. As China continues to expand imports, this figure will continue to increase. According to Peoples Daily Online, Chinas foreign trade has achieved remarkable achievements in 70 years, and China has remained the worlds second - largest importer for 10 consecutive years. Thenforeign tradewhat documentary materials are required?Export ClearanceEnvironmental protection standards

I.import and exportWhen merchants declare to the customs, they need to submit the following documents:

Import and export cargo declaration forms. Generally, two copies should be filled out for general imported goods; for goods that need to be verified and written off by the customs, such as processing trade goods and bonded goods, three copies of special declaration forms should be filled out; for goods that need domestic tax rebates after export, an additional tax rebate special declaration form should be filled out.
Commercial invoices of goods. The required number of copies is one less than that of the declaration form. For goods exported and consigned for foreign sales, if the settlement method is to pay the export unit according to the actual sales amount after the goods are sold, it can be exempted from submission during export declaration.In order to crack down on tax evasion, the customs and tax departments are now strictly examining the operation of buying export declarations. If the behavior of buying export declarations is discovered, the regulatory authorities will require tax replenishment (even a 2% tax rate may be a considerable amount). In addition, fines may also be imposed on the relevant responsible parties.Land waybills,
bills andAir Transportationimport bills of lading and export shipping orders. After the customs reviews the documents and inspects the goods, it will sign and release on the original freight bill and return it to the customs declarant, who can use it to pick up the goods or load the goods.Maritime TransportationPacking lists of goods. The number of copies is the same as that of the invoice. However, it can be exempted for bulk goods or piece - packed goods of a single variety with consistent packaging content.
Export
foreign exchange verification forms. When declaring all export goods, an export foreign exchange verification form stamped with the supervise foreign exchange collection seal by the foreign exchange management department should be presented for inspection, and the verification number should be filled in the upper right corner of each export declaration form.A complete export agency agreement should be attached with:According to the customs supervision requirements for export commodities, corresponding certificates such as inspection certificates, export licenses, and fumigation certificates should also be provided.
Power of attorney for agent customs declaration.
Detailed list of export goods.
When the customs deems it necessary, trade contracts, certificates of origin of goods, etc. should also be presented for inspection.
Other relevant documents. Including:
(1) For goods approved by the customs for tax reduction or exemption, a tax reduction or exemption certificate signed and sealed by the customs should be submitted. Foreign - funded enterprises in Beijing need to present an import equipment list issued by the customs for inspection.
(2) For goods imported and exported under a processing trade contract filed with the customs, the registration manual issued by the customs should be presented for inspection.
Process: Prepare customs declaration materials - Fill out the draft customs declaration form - Conduct inspection first if commodity inspection is required (clearance form) - Electronic declaration - on - site declaration - pay taxes - inspection (manual inspection / computer - controlled inspection) - release

II. Export declaration process

What materials do importers and exporters need to submit when declaring to the customs? | Shanghai Import/Export Agent