Key Points and Requirements for Importing Grain Declaration at Customs

Key Requirements for Customs Declaration of Imported Grains

In recent times, with the fluctuations in the global grain market and changes in trade dynamics, the volume of imported grains has been on the rise. Customs declaration has become a critical step in importing grains. This article will introduce the key requirements for customs declaration of imported grains based on recent news reports.

I. Preparation of Declaration Documents

When declaring imported grains to customs, a series of documents must be provided, including

1. Trade contract including trade terms, quantity, price, delivery time, etc.;

2. Invoice listing the name, quantity, price, and other information about the goods;

3. Bill of lading proving that the goods have been loaded onto the ship and are en route to China;

4. Certificate of origin proving the source of the grain;

5. Quality inspection report proving that the quality of the grain meets relevant standards;

6. Other relevant documents such as permits, approval documents, etc.

II. Key Declaration Items

When declaring imported grains to customs, the following items should be given special attention

1. Goods name must fill out the goods name according to the standard directory of import goods names and categories published by customs to ensure consistency between the declared name and the actual goods.

2. Quantity and weight must accurately declare the quantity and weight of the imported grains and ensure consistency with the bill of lading, invoice, and other documents.

3. Country of trade and origin must truthfully fill in the country of trade and origin of the imported grains to facilitate risk assessment and supervision by customs.

4. Price and payment method must truthfully fill in the price and payment method of the imported grains to enable customs to understand the authenticity and compliance of the trade.

5. Licenses and approval documents for goods requiring licenses or approval documents, corresponding certificates and documents must be provided to allow customs to conduct reviews.

6. Transport mode and insurance must truthfully fill in the transport mode and insurance status to enable customs to understand the safety and risk of the goods.

III. Special Requirements

Imported grain customs declarations also have some special requirements

1. Quarantine requirements imported grains may involve animal and plant quarantine issues, so quarantine declarations must be made according to relevant regulations and cooperate with customs for quarantine inspections.

2. Customs inspection imported grains may require customs inspection, including unpacking inspections and sampling tests, so active cooperation with customs work is required to ensure the smooth progress of inspections.

3. Payment of duties imported grains require payment of tariffs, value-added tax, and other duties, which must be paid according to regulations and retain relevant vouchers for inspection.

4. Violation penalties violations of customs regulations may result in corresponding penalties, including fines and confiscation of goods.

In summary, customs declaration of imported grains is an important task that must be carried out strictly in accordance with relevant regulations, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the declaration documents. At the same time, importers must also understand relevant policies and regulations and actively cooperate with customs work to ensure the safety and compliance of imported grains.