Waytron has a long-term and stable relationship with many carriers. With our strong strength, professional team, scientific system and sound network, Waytron can provide our customers with one-stop global logistics services, which are now can be involved in many countries such as USA, Canada, Europe, Australia and southeast Asia, and so on. Waytron can handle FCL, LCL, and special shipments, also providing reliable SOC service and competitive rates for TP trades, especially to USA and Canada inland locations, such as Dallas, El Paso, Portland, Houston, Calgary and Winnipeg.
Waytron Overseas Department is in charge of working with the overseas agents, including D/O, Customs Clearance, Door Delivery and Transshipment to ensure the high-quality services.
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In the field of international ocean shipping trade, "Customs clearance services" refer to the services where professional agencies or agents assist consignors in completing a series of customs formalities during the import and export of goods, such as declaration, inspection, duty collection, and release, in accordance with the customs regulations of the importing and exporting countries. Its core objective is to ensure that goods pass through customs supervision legally and smoothly, avoiding delays, fines, and other issues caused by incomplete formalities or illegal operations, thus guaranteeing the smooth progress of international trade.
Document Collection: Customs clearance service providers assist consignors in collecting essential documents, including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, import licenses, etc. Different types of goods require different sets of documents. For example, food imports require additional sanitary certificates and food safety inspection reports.
Document Review: Conduct strict reviews of the collected documents to ensure that the information is accurate and consistent with the actual situation of the goods, preventing customs clearance obstacles due to document errors.
Data Entry: Enter detailed information about the goods (such as name, specifications, quantity, value, place of origin, etc.) accurately into the customs declaration system.
Classification and Valuation: Determine the HS code of the goods according to customs commodity classification rules, and declare the value of the goods reasonably to ensure compliance with customs regulations, avoiding customs disputes caused by incorrect classification or underreporting/overreporting of values.
Inspection Coordination: When the goods are selected for inspection by the customs, customs clearance service personnel accompany the customs officers during the inspection, providing necessary assistance and explanations to ensure a smooth inspection process.
Duty Payment: Assist consignors in paying duties, including tariffs, value-added taxes, consumption taxes, etc., as determined by the customs in a timely manner, and obtain tax payment certificates.
Goods Release: After completing all customs formalities and paying the duties, assist consignors in handling the goods release procedures, enabling the goods to enter the domestic market smoothly or complete export transportation.
Provide professional strategies and solutions for goods involving special situations such as intellectual property rights, anti-dumping, and trade controls, such as applying for exemptions or submitting relevant supporting documents.
Entrustment and Communication: Consignors sign an entrustment agreement with customs clearance service providers, clarifying the rights and obligations of both parties. The customs clearance service providers understand the detailed information of the goods and the needs of the clients.
Preparatory Work: Collect and organize the required documents, review the documents and verify the information. Conduct preliminary classification and value assessment of the goods, and formulate an initial customs clearance plan.
Formal Declaration: Submit the declaration materials to the customs before the goods arrive at the port or within the specified time, and complete the electronic declaration.
Customs Processing: Wait for the customs to review the declaration information. If selected for inspection, cooperate with the customs for inspection, and pay duties as required by the customs.
Release and Pickup: After the customs review is passed and the duties are paid, obtain the release notice and arrange for the pickup or shipment of the goods.
| Goods Type | Document Key Points | Inspection Key Points | Special Requirements |
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| General Goods | Commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin | Whether the quantity, specifications, and packaging of the goods are consistent with the declaration | No special regulatory requirements, cleared through the regular process |
| Food | Sanitary certificates, food safety inspection reports, import licenses | Production date, shelf life, label compliance, microbiological indicators | Must meet the food safety standards of the importing country, and some require filing |
| Electronic Products | 3C certification (China), FCC certification (US), etc. | Electromagnetic compatibility, electrical safety performance, intellectual property markings | Must pass relevant safety certifications to prevent infringement |
| Animal and Plant Products | Animal and plant quarantine certificates, origin quarantine certificates | Whether carrying pests and diseases, whether from epidemic areas | Subject to animal and plant quarantine, and some require isolation inspection |
| Hazardous Goods | Hazardous goods transportation certificates, MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) | Packaging markings, hazardous goods categories, safety protection measures | Must comply with regulations for the transportation and storage of hazardous goods, and require separate declaration |
