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Date of issue：2021-2-25 9:51:55
Customs declaration in Hong Kong refers to the process by which the consignee and consignor of imported goods and the person in charge of the inbound transportation means go to the customs for the entry of goods, articles or transportation means and related customs affairs. Since customs declarations in Hong Kong are different from those in the Mainland, foreign trade friends need to understand.
Hong Kong is one of China's main ports. Commodities need to be declared when importing and exporting. At the same time, since the trade website is different from the mainland customs declaration, friends who do foreign trade need to understand the Hong Kong customs declaration process. Although customs declaration is an important part of foreign trade activities, it cannot be ignored.
Customs declarations in Hong Kong are generally divided into formal and informal trade imports. Customs declaration in Hong Kong refers to the process by which the consignee and consignor of imported goods and the person in charge of the inbound transportation means go through the formalities for the entry of goods, articles or transportation means and related customs affairs with the customs, including declaration to the customs, delivery of documents and certificates for inspection, and acceptance of customs supervision and Check etc. Customs declaration is one of the necessary links to fulfill the customs entry procedures.
Flow chart and brief description of customs declaration in Hong Kong
1. Imported from abroad to domestic under normal circumstances
Arrival goods -> foreign trade company or entrust foreign trade company to go through customs formalities -> import
Remarks: 1. A foreign trade company refers to an enterprise that has been approved by the Ministry of Economics and Trade of the People’s Republic of China or the provincial and municipal economic and trade commissions to have import and export commodity management and agency rights.
2. Customs clearance documents required: 1) import contract 2) import invoice 3) packing list 4) ocean bill of lading 5) bill of lading (original ocean bill of lading endorsement, fax air transport documents in exchange) 6) various import licenses (according to customs goods Regulations on the number)
Hong Kong customs declaration application those forms
The following designated import/export declaration forms must be used for customs declaration:
(A) General imported goods: customs declaration form 1
(B) Imported food: customs declaration form: A
(C) General export or re-export items: customs declaration form 2
(D) Hong Kong-made garments and footwear for export: Customs declaration form 2: A
What is the definition of Hong Kong offshore value
Suitable for export/re-export goods
The offshore value of Hong Kong refers to all the costs included in the shipment of goods on the departing vessel, vehicle or aircraft, including the cost price of the goods and other expenses. All values must be calculated in Hong Kong dollars; if the exporter receives payments in foreign currencies, under normal circumstances, the amount must be converted into Hong Kong dollars at the remittance purchase price on the day the goods leave Hong Kong or according to the exchange rate on the bank's receipt notice.
What is the definition of Hong Kong's CIF value
Suitable for imported goods
The Hong Kong landed value refers to all the costs of goods when they arrive in Hong Kong, including the cost value of the goods, insurance, freight and other expenses. All values must be calculated in Hong Kong dollars; if the importer pays in foreign currencies, under normal circumstances, the amount must be converted into Hong Kong dollars at the remittance selling price on the day the goods arrive in Hong Kong or according to the exchange rate on the bank statement.
Hong Kong is one of China's main ports. Commodities need to be declared when importing and exporting. At the same time, since the trade website is different from the mainland customs declaration, friends who do foreign trade need to understand the Hong Kong customs declaration process. Although customs declaration is an important part of foreign trade activities, it cannot be ignored.
Customs declarations in Hong Kong are generally divided into formal and informal trade imports. Customs declaration in Hong Kong refers to the process by which the consignee and consignor of imported goods and the person in charge of the inbound transportation means go through the formalities for the entry of goods, articles or transportation means and related customs affairs with the customs, including declaration to the customs, delivery of documents and certificates for inspection, and acceptance of customs supervision and Check etc. Customs declaration is one of the necessary links to fulfill the customs entry procedures.
Flow chart and brief description of customs declaration in Hong Kong
1. Imported from abroad to domestic under normal circumstances
Arrival goods -> foreign trade company or entrust foreign trade company to go through customs formalities -> import
Remarks: 1. A foreign trade company refers to an enterprise that has been approved by the Ministry of Economics and Trade of the People’s Republic of China or the provincial and municipal economic and trade commissions to have import and export commodity management and agency rights.
2. Customs clearance documents required: 1) import contract 2) import invoice 3) packing list 4) ocean bill of lading 5) bill of lading (original ocean bill of lading endorsement, fax air transport documents in exchange) 6) various import licenses (according to customs goods Regulations on the number)
Hong Kong customs declaration application those forms
The following designated import/export declaration forms must be used for customs declaration:
(A) General imported goods: customs declaration form 1
(B) Imported food: customs declaration form: A
(C) General export or re-export items: customs declaration form 2
(D) Hong Kong-made garments and footwear for export: Customs declaration form 2: A
What is the definition of Hong Kong offshore value
Suitable for export/re-export goods
The offshore value of Hong Kong refers to all the costs included in the shipment of goods on the departing vessel, vehicle or aircraft, including the cost price of the goods and other expenses. All values must be calculated in Hong Kong dollars; if the exporter receives payments in foreign currencies, under normal circumstances, the amount must be converted into Hong Kong dollars at the remittance purchase price on the day the goods leave Hong Kong or according to the exchange rate on the bank's receipt notice.
What is the definition of Hong Kong's CIF value
Suitable for imported goods
The Hong Kong landed value refers to all the costs of goods when they arrive in Hong Kong, including the cost value of the goods, insurance, freight and other expenses. All values must be calculated in Hong Kong dollars; if the importer pays in foreign currencies, under normal circumstances, the amount must be converted into Hong Kong dollars at the remittance selling price on the day the goods arrive in Hong Kong or according to the exchange rate on the bank statement.
