Customs declaration business refers to the process in which the consignee or consignor of imported or exported goods, the person in charge of inbound or outbound means of transport, the owner of inbound or outbound articles or their agents handle the entry and exit of goods, articles or means of transport and related customs affairs with the customs. Customs declaration is one of the necessary links in fulfilling customs entry and exit procedures. All inbound and outbound means of transport, goods and articles need to go through customs declaration procedures.
Definition and objects involved in customs declaration business
The objects involved in customs declaration business mainly include the following categories:
Inbound and outbound means of transport: such as ships, vehicles, aircraft, etc., used to carry people, goods and articles in and out of the country.
Inbound and outbound goods: including general imported goods, general exported goods, bonded goods, temporarily allowed inbound and outbound goods, specific tax-exempt import and export goods, transit goods, transshipment goods and other inbound and outbound goods.
Inbound and outbound articles: such as luggage, mail and other articles, including inbound and outbound luggage, mail and official supplies and personal items of foreign institutions or personnel enjoying diplomatic privileges and immunities.
