IHi there,
I have attached below import information for your information.
Please feel free to ask if you have further questions.
MPORTING YOUR AIR OR SEA SHIPMENT INTO SHANGHAI
IMPORTANT
Please read these guidelines carefully as you will need this information to plan & schedule your move. Incorrect planning can lead to you incurring additional or unexpected costs in taxes & duties, storage & temporary accommodation in China prior to your shipment being delivered.
The information contained herein applies to household goods & personal effects, for non-diplomatic shipments arriving at the port of Shanghai. If your shipment is not in this category please email
info@excelrelo.com
for the correct guidelines for your shipment.
STEP 1 (3 to 4 weeks)
A Chinese Government Import Permit is required to allow Excel Relocations to Customs clear & deliver your shipment. Excel Relocations will obtain the import permit & you will need to supply the following original documents, which we collect after your arrival in China.
1) Your Passport (with current visa)
2) Your Resident card (issued by the Public Security Bureau of Shanghai).
3) Your Work permit (obtained from the Labor Bureau) this can only be applied for after arrival in Shanghai. Processing time for this document ranges from 3 to 4 weeks. This needs to be taken into account when planning your schedule.
4) Import Permit Application Form, signed and stamped with your company chop, we’ll provide you the form as well as the other documents, such as inventory list etc. need your signature.
5) Baggage Declaration Form(in the right)
Please note this form is needed for customs clearance for shipments coming to Shanghai.
Below is the way to get this form:
--For the baggage declaration form, you may get the form on the flight, but you may also pick up
the form at airport's customs counter.(please get at least 2 forms).
--You should choose "yes" under No. 16 on both forms
(I am bringing into China's Customs territory unaccompanied luggage)
--Please fill in at least 2 forms identically, then go through the "RED CHANNEL" and have both
forms stamped by customs. (Please also refer to Instruction No. 2. & No. 5. on the backside of the
Declaration Form.) One will be kept at airport customs, the other should be handed to us for
clearance.
IMPORTANT - If your shipment arrives at the port before your import permit is issued, port storage costs may be incurred which would be for your/your employers account.
Please note the returning Chinese citizen is not allowed to bring FCL or any furniture to Shanghai port.
STEP 2 (5-7 working days)
Customs Clearance
Once your import permit has been obtained the Customs Clearance process normally takes 5 -7working days. This process can taker longer around Chinese Pubic Holidays.
The Chinese Customs Department will assess the duty payable on your shipment. Please find below guidelines to duties payable & restricted items.
Excel Relocations will collect payment from you or your employer, make payment on your behalf & obtain an official receipt for you. Delays in payment may incur additional bonded storage which would be for you/your employers account – therefore you should make arrangements in advance for this expense.
Prohibited & Restricted Items
Included:
• Firearms
• Satellite receiver
• Drugs or Poisons
• Pornographic material
• Politically-sensitive material
• Fresh food
• Endangered and rare animals and their products
• Office supplies and furniture must be for personal use
• Non-original videotapes or videotapes that are not labeled are all subject to screening by the customs office (normally takes up to 14 days). VCD & DVD are subject to random checks
Import duty
Many household items attract duty of between 10-20% of their value. Dutiable/restricted items must be clearly marked on the packing inventory along with their value. These should be loaded last for easy access during the inspection. If your declared value is lower than the price in China, duty will be based on the market value in China.
Dutiable Items
• Furniture
• Food (From 24th July,2007,shipper is not allowed to bring food stuff in AIR FREIGHT to Shanghai)
• Electrical Appliances / Mechanical items
• Cosmetics
• Alcoholic Beverages
• CD’s / DVD’s
• Books (for air freight, and for returning Chinese)
• Client is not allowed to bring more than 20 pcs of CDs & DVDs & tapes in AIR FREIGHT since 17th Sep, 2007. In SEA SHIPMENT, the maximum amount of CDs &DVDs can be brought to Shanghai is 300 pcs.
• From 15th June, 2007, client is not allowed to bring over 50 books in AIR FREIGHT to Shanghai, China.
• From 5th Feb, 2008, medicine is NOT recommended to be sent via AIR FREIGHT to Shanghai.
Many household items that do not fall into these categories may be imported duty free at the discretion of the customs department. For example;
• Kitchen electronic items.
• CD’s& DVD’s if less than 300, ( Air shipment less than 10) *For returning Chinese, client is not allowed to bring more than 50 pcs of CDs & DVDs ,or more than 50 books in SEA shipment.
• Books (less than 10 or 3 sets)
• Audio Cassette tapes
• A small quantity of prescription medicines (with a copy of the prescription)
New Customs Regulations in Shanghai
From 1 July, 2007on:
If shipper brings both air & sea shipment to Shanghai, we have to apply the import permit at the same time, which means air and sea shipment should arrive Shanghai at the same time. Otherwise, the second import permit application will be fully dutiable.
Note: If the air shipment is imported as priority clearance, Customs computer system will not have a record, thus the sea freight (with import permit application) will be counted as first import. Please note the gross weight for air freight should not exceed 200kgs gross for priority clearance, and priority clearance fee will be applicable.
From Aug 1, 2007 on:
All items in each box need to be clearly mentioned, and quantity to be noted down of each sort. We are even told that for clothes for example, trousers, shirts, jackets, etc. should be marked separately with quantity, etc.
From Feb 27th, 2008 on:
The weight limit for priority clearance has been changed to 200kgs gross.
In other words, for any air freight which exceeds 200kgs gross weight, we have to wait until client's work permit and residence permit (with at least one year validity) to be ready before sending out the air freight.
From 5th June, 2008 on:
Shipper is not allowed to bring map, liquid items (including wine and toiletries), cosmetics, soap and candle in AIR FREIGHT to Shanghai.
Duty Guidelines
• Furniture – 10%
• Books-10% (for returning Chinese)
• CDs, VCDs, DVDs –RMB30 per piece. (may be subject to customs screening)
• Alcohol – below 12% @RMB50 per bottle
• Alcohol – above and inclusive of 12% @RMB250 per bottle
• Foodstuffs – 10%
• Electronic luxury items – 20% - see below for examples
Note: You should only import a reasonable number of these items (less than 4 TVs, less than 3 disc players)
Item Type Dutiable Price (RMB)
TV. (Color) 8' 500.00
8~40' (Per Extra 1') 150.00
Above 40' (Per Extra 1') 500.00
Refrigerator 100L 1,000.00
101~200L 2,000.00
201~250L 3,000.00
251~300L 5,000.00
Above 301L 10,000.00
Washing Machines / Dryers Automatic 2,000.00
Tumble Drier 3,000.00
Washing & Drier 4,000.00
CD Player 1,000.00
HI-FI System 5,000.00
VCR 2,000.00
DVD, VCD, LD Player 1,500.00
Computer Note Book 5,000.00
Desktop 2,000.00
Monitor (CRT) Below 17' 1,200.00
Above 17' 3,000.00
Monitor (LCD) Below 17' 3,000.00
Above 17' 5,000.00
Scanner 1,500.00
Printer Laser 3,000.00
Other 1,200.00
Camera Digital 4,000.00
Traditional 2,500.00
Other 1,500.00
Video Camera Digital (DVD/MiniDVD etc.) 5,000.00
Analog (Video 8, Beta etc.) 2,000.00
PETS: Only one pet per person, regulations for licensing of dogs are complicated and strict
Health Certificate and original Certificate of Rabies Vaccination is required
Subject to strict quarantine regulations
Veterinary inspection may be arranged by owner upon arrival
If you have any questions regarding these procedures please contact us directly
info@excelrelo.com
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