🇨🇳 China Customs Filing Guide

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This is informational content only. POTAL does not perform customs declarations. For actual filings, use China International Trade Single Window ↗ or contact a licensed customs broker.

📦 Export

Official System: China International Trade Single Window ↗

Required Documents

Export Declaration
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Sales Contract
Export License (for restricted goods)

Procedure

Register on Single Window platform
File export declaration electronically
Customs review and inspection
Export clearance issued

📥 Import

Required Documents

Import Declaration
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
B/L or AWB
Certificate of Origin
CCC Certificate (for regulated products)
Import License (if applicable)

Procedure

Pre-arrival declaration via Single Window
File import declaration
Pay import duties + VAT (13% standard)
Customs inspection
Goods release

Tips

●CCC (China Compulsory Certification) required for many product categories
●Cross-border e-commerce has simplified procedures (zones)
●VAT: 13% standard, 9% for agricultural products
●Pre-classification ruling (yuguili) available but application required in Chinese

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Last updated: 2026-04-15