CUSTOMS & RISK SERVICES
Prepare the paperwork behind your shipment from China. Coordinate clearance information, check product requirements and review cargo risk before dispatch.
Discuss your customs requirementsYOUR CLEARANCE PREPARATION FILE
Use one consistent set of product and shipment details across the file. The documents required depend on the goods, route and importing country; a generic checklist is only a starting point.
| Document / information | Purpose | Check before dispatch |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial invoice | Records the sale, goods and declared values. | Buyer and seller details, product descriptions, quantities, currency and agreed terms. |
| Packing list | Identifies what is packed in each shipment. | Package counts, marks, net and gross weights, and dimensions match the cargo. |
| Transport document | Links the shipment to its transport movement. | Shipper, consignee, package details and routing agree with the booking. |
| Product, classification & origin details | Supports tariff classification and origin review. | Provide materials, function, model and origin evidence. Confirm the destination tariff code. |
| Permits & compliance records | Supports product-specific import requirements where applicable. | Confirm required licences, test reports, labels and origin documents with the responsible parties. |
Confirm current requirements with the appointed broker and relevant authorities. Document preparation does not guarantee clearance, determine the final duty assessment or replace product-specific compliance advice.
CUSTOMS COORDINATION & CARGO RISK
Separate customs filing, supplier documentation and transit cover in the quotation. Confirm who is responsible for each task before the shipment is booked.
01Confirm the importer, appointed broker and filing responsibilities for your route. Bring product descriptions, classification information, values and origin evidence into the review. Customs authorities decide whether goods are released and what further checks are needed.
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02Prepare the commercial invoice, packing list and shipping instructions from consistent supplier data. Check consignee details, package counts and cargo descriptions before submission. Agree who supplies any additional documents and who approves corrections.
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03Share the product’s materials, function, model and intended destination. Identify questions about permits, test reports, labelling and restricted goods before booking. Product compliance and carrier acceptance require separate confirmation.
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04Discuss the goods, shipment value, packaging and route when requesting insurance options. Check the insured transit, exclusions, deductible and claims procedure in the offered policy. Cover is subject to insurer acceptance and the policy terms; a freight booking alone does not confirm insurance.
Explore cargo insuranceDESTINATION REQUIREMENTS
Tell us the importing country, entry point and receiving party. Review destination requirements alongside the cargo description before choosing the transport arrangement.
Each destination has its own import procedures. Cargo acceptance, documentation and available support must be confirmed for the specific shipment. These pages describe service options, not locally owned offices.
View all destinationsDiscuss destination requirementsPRODUCT-SPECIFIC SHIPMENT PLANNING
REGULATED & SENSITIVE CARGO
Electrical products, batteries and other controlled goods can need additional product information or handling arrangements. Share the model, intended use and packaging details early. Identify any required test reports, permits or carrier approvals before confirming a booking.
Discuss your product requirementsCUSTOMS PREPARATION RESOURCES
Gather the commercial invoice, packing list and transport details. Review additional document requirements with the party handling the entry.
Review document preparationCheck importer arrangements and product-specific questions for the destination. Confirm tariff classification and any required origin evidence before filing.
Explore country customs guidesIdentify which product model and destination each report or certificate covers. Confirm applicable requirements before arranging collection.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Clarify the shipment file, clearance roles and insurance terms before dispatch.
Responsibility depends on the agreed Incoterm, destination law and written service scope. Confirm the importer of record and what the quotation includes.
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The documents depend on product, route and service scope. Start with the commercial invoice, packing list and product details, then confirm destination-specific requirements.
Customs authorities determine release and may request further documents or examine a shipment. Preparation can address missing or inconsistent information, but it cannot guarantee approval or a fixed clearance time. Before dispatch, confirm the importer, filing party and contact responsible for responding to queries. Ask how inspection, handling, storage and delivery changes will be approved if a hold occurs.
Coverage depends on the insurer’s acceptance and the policy wording. Review the insured goods, route, value, period of transit, deductible and exclusions before agreeing to cover. Delay-related losses or unsuitable packing may be excluded; ask the insurer or insurance intermediary to explain the terms offered. A freight booking is not evidence that insurance is in force. Keep the policy confirmation, packing records and condition photographs, and follow the stated notification and claims procedure.
Treat the supplier’s code as a starting point for review. Provide the product’s materials, function, model and intended use to the appointed broker. The Harmonized System is shared at six digits, but destination tariffs may add further digits and requirements. Confirm the code applicable to the importing country before filing. If classification remains uncertain, ask the broker or customs authority about an advance ruling where available.
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