Out-of-District Import Goods Customs Clearance and Transportation Project

Imported screen glass for mobile phones

Alkali-containing glass import: Saved customers 13% in taxes and fees.

The provisional import tariff rate refers to a more favorable tax rate applied by the government to certain key raw materials and mechanical & electrical products essential for industrial and agricultural production. For instance, alkali-containing glass used in mobile phones is one of the products eligible for this temporary import tariff. However, without a clear understanding of their processing methods and component content—among other relevant factors—you could end up paying taxes that are more than 10 percentage points higher than your competitors. Our dedicated customs team excels at identifying critical details when clients aren’t entirely sure about product classification codes. Leveraging over a decade of specialized expertise, we provide clients with professional, compliance-driven advice. Take, for example, an optics company based in Shenzhen, which had been struggling with unexpectedly high tax burdens until they turned to us. After we took over their case, we thoroughly reviewed all their documentation—and discovered that their products actually qualified for the preferential tariff rate!

Clothing Import and Export

China is a major exporter in the textile industry, and its apparel export trade has been growing rapidly.

Especially in recent years, companies, driven by growth needs, have increasingly moved away from relying on trade firms for import and export services, opting instead for independent import and export operations. However, since many lack practical experience in customs clearance for imports and exports, coupled with unclear guidelines on apparel-specific import/export requirements, they’ve encountered various challenges during the process. In fact, commercial inspection and the entry clearance form are only required for certain types of imports. After receiving client documentation, our company carefully assesses each case and prepares the appropriate classification and declaration accordingly. Take, for instance, a clothing company based in Dongguan, which turned to us after facing a series of complex issues. Thanks to our expertise, they’ve successfully resolved these challenges—and after years of collaboration, they confidently say they’ve found the right customs broker!

Red wine import

A Shenzhen-based wine import-export company, newly established in 2015 with virtually no prior knowledge of wine import and export processes, found itself well-funded and fully stocked—but struggling to find the right customs brokerage partner. After extensive searching, they eventually turned to us. We shared the following three key insights with the client, successfully guiding them through their first-ever wine import shipment.

1. Screen high-quality international suppliers to ensure efficient approval of commodity inspection filings.

2. Properly complete the pre-shipment inspection requirements for domestic declaring entities, including warehouse and label registration procedures.

3. Join the customs clearance facilitation measures and enjoy the fast-track channel for customs release.

Since the smooth clearance of the first shipment, both parties have been collaborating ever since.

Colloid Customs Clearance

A trading company in Shenzhen has entrusted our company to declare PC/ABS granules, model AC2300, of a certain brand to Shenzhen Huanggang Customs. During the review of the declaration details provided by the client, our customs broker noticed that the reported composition—28% PC and 68% ABS—contradicted the product code 390740000. After verifying with the company’s operator, it was confirmed that the actual composition of the granules was correct; the discrepancy arose because the operator had mistakenly entered the wrong code. The correct code should have been 3903309000. Upon further investigation, we learned that when the company initially imported this same model of granules from Guangzhou, they had consistently used code 390740000—and did so under the ECFA tariff-free import arrangement. However, this earlier classification resulted in a 6.5% tariff difference compared to the correct code. In light of this, our company promptly issued a risk alert to the enterprise. Recognizing the seriousness of the issue, the company immediately took corrective action, effectively mitigating potential customs clearance risks.

The company was highly satisfied with our expertise, and after six months of collaboration, they recommended us to their industry peers.

Colloid Customs Clearance

Shipping of packaging materials

Shipping of packaging materials

At a factory in Dongguan, all packaging materials are produced and shipped strictly according to customer orders—typically through streamlined, assembly-line operations designed to avoid inventory buildup. This makes timely customs clearance and import/export procedures absolutely critical. When the client approached us, their primary request was clear: they wanted us to deliver faster, more accurate customs brokerage services. After taking on this task, our dedicated customs team has consistently delivered the fastest, highest-quality service, earning rave reviews from the client. Over the past three years of close collaboration, we’ve successfully addressed most of their logistical challenges, enabling the factory to significantly boost its production output.