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General Import Guidelines
Imported goods must be accompanied with an International Waybill, a Commercial Invoice, and a Packing List
All importers in China are required to register with Customs Authorities for an importer Customs Registration Code (CR Code) which needs to be indicated on all Customs Declaration forms
HS Codes must be stated clearly on the Commercial Invoice and Packing List. Where the HS Codes are not stated, China Customs shall determine the proper HS Codes based on the goods and the stated description.
Import Duties and Fees
The customs valuation is based on CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) which means that the amount used to assess customs duty is the sum of cost of goods, insurance and shipping cost to China
The declared CIF amount on the Commercial Invoice is accepted generally, but Customs Authorities might estimate a different value based on their inspection
Customs tariff applicable on imported goods depend on HS Codes
The standard rate of VAT imposed on imported goods into China is 17%. A lower rate of 13% applies to books, newspapers, magazines, cereals, edible vegetable oils, tap water, heaters, and coal products for residential use
The following are trade agreements with China that can benefit from customs reduction rate. To benefit from customs reduction, Certificate of Origin accompanied with Commercial Invoice are required
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
Economic & Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (ESCAP)
World Trade Organization (WTO)
Duties Exemption
A number of goods are exempted from customs duties and VAT. Below are some of the applied exemptions:
All samples and advertising goods valued at or below 50 CNY
Goods addressed to government or semi-government agencies
Temporary Import - Exhibition / Repair and Return
Upon entry of goods into China on temporary basis for the purpose of taking part in an exhibition or repairs / maintenance, a deposit amount equivalent to customs duties and VAT has to be made for the benefit of China Customs Authorities. The deposit is refunded upon exporting the goods. If the goods are not being exported the deposit is forfeited
Diplomatic goods
Diplomatic mail can only be cleared by an authorized person for the agency to which the Diplomatic goods is addressed to. An External broker can’t clear diplomatic goods
Personal Effects
Personal effects are defined as goods that contain personal items sent from one individual to another and within a reasonable quantity for personal use only. The value limit on personal effects is as follows:
CNY 800.00 from/to Macau, Hong Kong, and Taiwan
CNY 1,000.00 from/to other countries
Personal effects that are valued below the values stated above are exempted from import duties. If values exceed the stated amount, personal effects will be subject to formal clearance
To clear personal effects, the individual must provide a copy of the passport or residency permit
Import Regulations
For all dutiable goods, a detailed Commercial Invoice (from the shipper) will be required to include the following:
Full name and address of the shipper and receiver including contact details
Clear description of goods
Incoterms
Unit price
Country of origin
Packing List
HS Codes
CR Codes
There are four customs entry categories each with specific documentation requirements and procedures:
1. KJ1: Documents
Document shipments
2. KJ2: Values below CNY 50
This category is for goods that are valued below CNY 50.No branded goods are allowed to enter China via KJ2 category, even if mutilated. The brand name/label will have to be completely removed to enable brand name items to clear as KJ2 class low value samples. Samples with brand names will be considered above CNY 50 in value by customs and have to be cleared as KJ3 goods
3. KJ3: Values between CNY50 and CNY 5,000
This category is for goods valued between CNY 50 and CNY 5,000. Importer must have the import-right for the imported goods and to be able to provide CR Code for clearance. VAT and duty will be levied against such goods
4. KJ4: Formal import goods
This category is for goods valued above CNY 5,000. Importer must have the import-right for the imported goods; and be able to provide CR Code for clearance
Exports
When exporting goods from China some documents and regulations will be applied before the exit of goods to the destination. Failure to submit required documents may delay goods when exporting
Exporters need to include the following documents with their goods:
Original Commercial Invoice
Customs Declaration if goods’ value is above CNY 3,673 (equivalent to USD 600) or requesting duty refund. Fee: CNY 214 (equivalent to USD 35) per shipment presented to customs authorities
For certain goods, a strategic export license is required. Example where these licenses are needed include: military, dual-use, chemicals, textiles, and agricultural goods
Other documents that could be required would depend on the specific requirements of the destinations. Aramex maintain a list of needed documents and customs information per country (please select country name on this )
Important Notes
All exported goods might be inspected by Customs Authorities
Aramex will not transport goods that are prohibited by the laws or regulations of China
Prohibited / Restricted Goods
Aramex will not transport goods that are prohibited by the laws or regulations of China
In accordance to Aramex Shipping Policy, the following items are not acceptable for transport by Aramex:
Monetary Items including currency, fake money, and coins
Publications that are offensive to religions, morals, human rights or aims to cause corruption and disorder
Narcotics and drugs including heroin, opium, drugs raw material (powder, liquid), cannabis leaves, etc.
Counterfeit goods covering all brands of clothes, machinery, shoes, electronics, watches etc.
Fireworks*
Ivory and ivory products*
Furs*
Jewelry, precious metals , stones, articles or antiques of exceptional high value*
Bullion*
Chemical waste and nuclear waste
Hazardous items as defined in IATA Regulations*
Human remains, including ashes*
Animals, plants, food items and perishable items*
Used electronic and machinery products
Products made by prisoners
* Certain goods which are listed above as prohibited may be accepted by Aramex on a contractual basis, if exporters / importers are able to comply with all applicable regulations
Some goods require approval from the designated authority prior to importing into China. Some examples are shown below:
Alcoholic beverages, tobacco, cosmetics, grain samples, seeds, foodstuffs, and plants
Communications equipment, computer components, and parts
Compact discs, tapes, and diskettes
Medicine: Both prescription and OTC (Over The Counter) medications
General Import Guidelines
The importer must have a valid importer code from Customs Authority
Imported goods must conform to licensed activities of the importer
Imported goods must be accompanied with an International Waybill, a Commercial Invoice, a Certificate of Origin, and a Packing List
HS Codes must be stated clearly on the Commercial Invoice. Where the HS Codes are not stated, Customs Authorities shall determine the proper HS Codes based on the goods and the stated description
Import Duties and Fees
The customs valuation is based on CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight) which means that the amount used to assess customs duty is the sum of cost of goods, insurance and shipping cost to Hong Kong
Customs tariff applicable on imported goods depend on HS Codes
Goods containing tobacco will be set to USD 35 Aramex handling fee for each shipment presented to customs authorities regardless of weight and value
The following are trade agreements with Hong Kong that can benefit from customs reduction rate. To benefit from customs reduction, Certificate of Origin accompanied with Commercial Invoice are required
World Trade Organization (WTO)
Duties Exemption
A number of goods are exempted from customs duties. Below are some of the applied exemptions:
Goods addressed to government or semi-government agencies
Diplomatic goods
Imports Required Documents
General Imports
Import Declaration is processed in the event of goods being imported into Hong Kong from other countries. The below documents are needed:
Original Waybill
Original Commercial Invoice
Packing List (detailed)
Re-Export
Import Declaration is processed in the event of importing goods into Hong Kong for purpose of re-exporting. The below documents are needed:
Original Waybill
Original Commercial Invoice
Packing List (detailed)
Temporary Import - Exhibition / Repair and Return
Upon entry of goods into Hong Kong on temporary basis for the purpose of taking part in an exhibition or repairs / maintenance. The below documents are needed:
Original Waybill
Original Commercial Invoice
Packing List (detailed)
Import and export permit (if necessary)
Exports
When exporting goods from Hong Kong some documents and regulations will be applied before the exit of goods to the destination. Failure to submit required documents may delay goods when exporting
Exporters need to include the following documents with their goods:
Original Commercial Invoice (in English)
Customs Declaration if the goods' value is above HKD 1,000
Other documents that could be required would depend on the specific requirements of the destinations. Aramex maintain a list of needed documents and customs information per country (please select country name on this )
Important Notes
All exported goods might be inspected by Customs Authorities
Aramex will not transport goods that are prohibited by the laws or regulations of Hong Kong. For more information click here
For more information on exporting from the Hong Kong click here
Transiting Goods
Transiting Goods through Hong Kong can only remain for two days from the date of arrival into the country
To process Transiting Goods, the below documents are needed:
Original Waybill
Original Commercial Invoice
Packing List (detailed)
Prohibited / Restricted Goods
Aramex will not transport goods that are prohibited by the laws or regulations of Hong Kong
In accordance to Aramex Shipping Policy, the following items are not acceptable for transport by Aramex:
Monetary items including currency, fake money, and coins
Publications that are offensive to religions, morals, human rights or aims to cause corruption and disorder
Narcotics and drugs including heroin, opium, drugs raw material (powder, liquid), cannabis leaves, etc.
Counterfeit goods covering all brands of clothes, machinery, shoes, electronics, watches etc.
Fireworks*
Ivory and ivory products*
Furs*
Jewelry, precious metals , stones, articles or antiques of exceptional high value*
Bullion*
Chemical waste and nuclear waste
Hazardous as defined in IATA Regulations*
Ammunitions*
Human remains, including ashes*
Animals, plants, food items and perishable*
* Certain goods which are listed above as prohibited may be accepted by Aramex on a contractual basis, if exporters / importers are able to comply with all applicable regulations
Some goods require approval from the designated authority prior to importing into Hong Kong. Some examples are shown below:
Food products require approval from require approval from Centre for Food Safety, and Food and Environmental Hygiene Department
Pharmaceutical products, and cosmetics require approval from Department of Health, and Pharmaceuticals Import/Export Control Unit
Live animals and plants require approval from Agriculture, fisheries and Conservation Department, and Customs Import and Export Division
Electronics and communications products require approval from Strategic Commodities Controls System, Office of the Communications Authority , and Trade and Industry Department and Licensing Unit
The following are trade agreements with Canada that can benefit from customs reduction rate. To benefit from customs reduction, Certificate of Origin accompanied with Commercial Invoice are required
Duties Exemption
A number of goods are exempted from customs duties. Below are some of the applied exemptions:
Imports Required Documents
General Imports
Import Declaration is processed in the event of goods being imported into Japan from other countries. The below documents are needed:
Re-Export
Import Declaration is processed in the event of importing goods into Japan for purpose of re-exporting. The below documents are needed:
Temporary Import - Exhibition / Repair and Return
Upon entry of goods into Japan on temporary basis for the purpose of taking part in an exhibition or repairs / maintenance, a deposit amount equivalent to customs duties to be made for the benefit of Japan Customs Authorities. The deposit is refunded upon exporting the goods. If the goods are not being exported the deposit is forfeited. The below documents are needed:
Transiting Goods
Transiting Goods through Japan can only remain for one days from the date of arrival into the country
To process Transiting Goods, the below documents are needed:
* Certain goods which are listed above as prohibited may be accepted by Aramex on a contractual basis, if exporters / importers are able to comply with all applicable regulations
Some goods require approval from the designated authority prior to importing into Japan. Some examples are shown below:
Imports
General Import Guidelines
The following are trade agreements with USA that can benefit from customs reduction rate. To benefit from customs reduction, Certificate of Origin accompanied with Commercial Invoice are required
Duties Exemption
A number of goods are exempted from customs duties and Sales Tax. Below are some of the applied exemptions:
Imports Required Documents
General Imports
Import Declaration is processed in the event of goods being imported into USA. The below documents are required:
Prior Notice number (PN)
Required for Food and food products, which must be filled electronically using the FDA website (Food and Drug Administration) click here for online form.
The below list of commodities requires FDA Prior Notice:
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
General Conformity Certificate or Third Party Test Certificate, are required by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), to ensure all types of consumer products meets CPSC standards.
Some examples are the following:
Re-Export
Import Declaration is processed in the event of importing goods into USA for purpose of re-exporting. The below documents are needed:
Temporary Import - Exhibition / Repair and Return
Upon entry of goods into USA on temporary basis for the purposes of taking part in an exhibition or repairs / maintenance, a deposit amount equivalent to customs duties has to be made for the benefit Customs Authorities. The deposit is refunded upon exporting the goods. If the goods are not being exported the deposit is forfeited. The below documents are needed:
When completing your Commercial Invoice, we recommend that you abide by Aramex guidelines to ensure timely and efficient clearance Read More
Important Notes
Transiting Goods
Transiting Goods through USA can only remain in for 30 days from the date of arrival into the country
To process Transiting Goods, the following documents are needed:
* Certain goods which are listed above as prohibited may be accepted by Aramex on a contractual basis, if exporters / importers are able to comply with all applicable regulations
Some goods require approval from the designated authority prior to importing into USA. Some examples are shown below:
Imports
General Import Guidelines
The following is a trade agreement with Germany that can benefit from customs reduction rate. To benefit from customs reduction, Certificate of Origin accompanied with Commercial Invoice are required
Duties Exemption
A number of goods are exempted from customs duties. Below are some of the applied exemptions:
Imports Required Documents
General Imports
Import Declaration is processed in the event of goods being imported into Italy from other countries. The below documents are needed:
Re-Export
Import Declaration is processed in the event of importing goods into Italy for purpose of re-exporting. The below documents are needed:
Temporary Import - Exhibition / Repair and Return
Upon entry of goods into Italy on temporary basis for the purpose of taking part in an exhibition or repairs / maintenance, a deposit amount equivalent to customs duties and VAT has to be made for the benefit of Customs Authorities. The deposit is refunded upon exporting the goods. If the goods are not being exported the deposit is forfeited. The below documents are needed:
Important Notes
Transiting Goods
Transiting Goods through Italy can only remain in Italy for 30 days from the date of arrival into the country
To process Transiting Goods, the below documents are needed:
* Certain goods which are listed above as prohibited may be accepted by Aramex on a contractual basis, if exporters / importers are able to comply with all applicable regulations
Some goods require approval from the designated authority prior to importing into Italy. Some examples are shown below:
Customs tariffs
For product 090111000 – Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; coffee husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion: Coffee, not roasted: Not decaffeinated
Exported from Indonesia to Japan
Tariff year: 2019 (HS Rev.2017)
Source : ITC
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| MFN duties (Applied) | 0% | 0% |
Trade remedies
For product 090111000 – Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; coffee husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion: Coffee, not roasted: Not decaffeinated
Exported from Indonesia to Japan
Source : ITC (Market Access Map)
Japan does not apply any trade remedy on the selected product.
Regulatory requirements
For product 090111000 – Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; coffee husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion: Coffee, not roasted: Not decaffeinated
Exported from Indonesia to Japan
HS revision: HS Rev.2012
NTM Classification: NTM rev. 2018
NTM year: 2016
Source: UNCTAD
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