The export license is a key voucher for goods to be exported abroad, and it is also the basis for the customs to inspect and release export goods and for banks to handleIn 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.Its important position in international trade is self - evident. Today, I will share with you the methods for handling Chinese export licenses to make your export business go smoothly!

I. Application Process

Preparation work

1) Submit a written application letter:The applying entity or individual submits a written application letter to the issuing authority, including items such as the name and specifications of the export commodities (goods), the country or region of destination, quantity, unit price, total amount, delivery date, payment method (i.e., export method), etc.A complete export agency agreement should be attached with:2) Present relevant certificates or materials to the issuing authority:

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Companies shall present the original contract (or a copy); non - foreign trade entities shall present the approval document from the competent department (at the department or bureau level). foreign trade● For cultural relics, present the approval document from the competent department of cultural relics.
● For books and periodicals, present the approval document from the competent department of publication.
● For calligraphy and paintings of famous people (only modern and contemporary), present the approval document from the cultural management department.
● For gold and silver (excluding ornaments), present the approval document from the Head Office of the Peoples Bank of China.
● For patents, know - how, and traditional techniques, present the approval document from the National Patent Office or the competent department.
● For residents or villagers, relevant procedures can be handled for exit only by presenting a letter of certification stating the situation issued by the sub - district office or villagers committee and the purchase invoice.
* Note

Foreign trade enterprises approved to have the right to export, when applying for an export license from the issuing authority for the first time, shall submit a set of copies of the approval document of the competent department for the establishment of the company (enterprise), the company (enterprise) charter, business license, and the export commodity business catalog; for approved foreign - invested enterprises, when applying for an export license from the issuing authority for the first time, shall submit a set of copies of the approval document of the relevant department on the project contract, business license, and the annual export plan recognized by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation of the Peoples Republic of China. Review stage

After receiving the above - mentioned application materials, the issuing authority conducts a review. If the application materials meet the requirements, the issuing authority approves the application. At this time, the license applicant needs to fill in the Application Form for the Export License of the Peoples Republic of China as required.
Information entry

The applying unit submits the filled - in and sealed application form to the issuing authority. The issuing authority reviews the application form. If the review meets the requirements, it will input the contents of the application form into the computer.
Licensing stage

The issuing authority issues the Export License of the Peoples Republic of China within three working days after the application form is submitted. The export license has four copies. The first, second, and third copies are given to the license applicant. The license applicant uses these to handle the procedures for goods with the customs and foreign exchange settlement with the bank. At the same time, the issuing authority will charge a certain licensing fee.
● Log in to the website of the Ministry of Commerce of the Peoples Republic of China (http://xkzj.mofcom.gov.cn/bzzn/index.html），找到電子鑰匙相關(guān)入口，填寫《企業(yè)電子鑰匙申請(qǐng)表》。)Export Clearance● Upload relevant application materials. After successful upload, you can enter the unified platform of the business system of the Ministry of Commerce (https://ecomp.mofcom.gov.cn/）。)

II. Apply for an Electronic key

● On this platform, download and install the electronic key driver, then insert the electronic key, click Use Electronic Key, the system can automatically read the user name, and the enterprise enters the password to log in.
● Select the administrative licensing item, then select the Ministry of Commerce
Unified Management Platform for Licenses, click to enter the application, select Export License, fill in the application materials and upload, and wait for the units review.
* Noteimport and exportThe specific handling procedures may vary slightly in different regions.

Handling time limit Under normal circumstances, the handling time limit for an export license is three working days (except as otherwise specified by the state). It generally takes two to three months for a company to handle the import - export right by itself. If a proxy company is hired, the whole process may be completed in about three weeks.

III. Precautions

Charging standard
The charging standard for an export license is 20 yuan per copy. In addition, handling the import - export right through an agency may involve certain fees, such as about 1,000 yuan for the cost of production, 2,023 yuan for the import - export right agency fee, and several hundred yuan for official fees (reimbursed according to actual expenses).

Certificate collection voucher
The certificate collection voucher is the second copy of the export license application form sealed with the official seal of the unit.

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