Customs Clearance Services from China to Your Door

Export declaration in China, import clearance at destination and delivery to your door, warehouse or Amazon, with duties paid if you choose DDP.

Export and import customs
DDP or DAP, your choice
Door, warehouse or Amazon FBA

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Customs at Both Ends, One Contact

A shipment has two customs steps: the export declaration in China and the import clearance in your country. Problems at either end hold the goods and add storage charges.

We prepare the export declaration, check your invoice and packing list, and arrange import clearance and final delivery. Under DDP, duties and taxes are included in the price; under DAP, you pay them on import.

This is what clearing and forwarding means: the same team that moves your goods also handles customs at both ends, so documents, dates and delivery stay in one plan.

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What Is Included

Book only what you need, on its own or with transport from China.

Export declaration

Customs declaration in China prepared from your invoice and packing list.

Document check

Product descriptions, values and HS codes checked before departure.

Import clearance

Customs clearance at destination, by our partner broker or your own.

Duties and taxes

Paid by us under DDP, or by you under DAP.

Final delivery

To your door, your warehouse or an Amazon fulfilment centre.

Not sure what you need?

Tell us about your orders and suppliers. We suggest a scope and send the price in writing.

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Export Customs Clearance in China

Every shipment leaving China needs an export declaration. We prepare it from your commercial invoice and packing list and check that the product description, quantity, value and HS code match the goods and the shipping marks on the cartons.

Suppliers without export rights. Many small factories cannot declare goods for export themselves. We can handle the export declaration for them.
Several suppliers in one shipment. We agree with you whether each supplier declares its own goods or one set of documents covers the whole shipment. See freight consolidation.
Documents that match. Most customs delays start with an invoice, packing list or carton mark that does not match the goods. See commercial invoice and packing list and shipping marks.

Import Customs Clearance by Country

Import clearance is done at destination by a licensed customs agent, either our partner broker or your own. What is needed depends on the country:

Destination	What customs needs	Read more
USA	ISF filing before loading for sea freight, a customs entry with HS codes and values, and payment of duties and any extra tariffs on Chinese goods	Importing to the USA, ISF filing
Canada	A CBSA import declaration, duties where they apply, and GST or HST	Importing to Canada
UK	An EORI number for the importer, a customs declaration, duty and import VAT	Importing to the UK, EORI number
EU	An EU EORI number for the importer, a customs declaration, duty and import VAT in the country of import	EORI number

Rules and tariff rates change often, so we confirm what your shipment needs when we quote. To check your product codes, see how to find an HS code.

DDP or DAP: Who Pays Duties and Taxes

With DDP (Delivered Duty Paid), import clearance, duties and taxes are included in our price, and the goods arrive at your door cleared. With DAP (Delivered at Place), we deliver to your address and you or your customs agent clear the goods and pay the duties and taxes. Which one fits depends on whether you have an importer number and a customs agent in your country. See DDP shipping and DAP Incoterms.

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What to Send Us

These details are enough for a scope and a price. Send what you have; we ask for the rest.

Product description and HS code if known
Commercial invoice and packing list
Importer details (e.g. EORI for UK/EU)
Delivery address or Amazon FC code

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How It Works

Scope and cost confirmed in writing before any work starts.

1
Send product details
Description, value and destination.
2
Check documents
Invoice, packing list and HS codes.
3
Export and import
Customs in China and at destination.
4
Deliver
To door, warehouse or Amazon.

Clearance & Delivery: FAQ

What do customs clearance services include?

Preparing and filing the customs declaration, checking the documents and HS codes, paying or arranging payment of duties and taxes, and answering customs questions until the goods are released. We cover the export side in China and arrange the import side at destination.

What is a customs clearance agent?

A licensed company that files customs declarations for importers or exporters. In China we prepare the export declaration; at destination, import clearance is done by our partner customs agent or by your own.

What is the difference between DDP and DAP?

Both deliver to your address. Under DDP the duties and taxes are included in our price. Under DAP you pay them yourself on import.

Do I need an importer number?

It depends on the country. For the UK and the EU an EORI number is usually needed. We confirm what is required for your destination.

Can I use my own customs broker?

Yes. We can hand the shipment over to your broker at destination and send them the documents in advance.

Can you clear goods that you did not ship?

Yes. If your goods travel with another forwarder or courier, we can arrange the import customs clearance and delivery at destination on their own. Send us the bill of lading or air waybill, the commercial invoice and packing list, and the arrival date.

How are duties worked out?

From the HS code, the declared value and the destination’s current rules, plus VAT or sales tax where it applies. Accurate descriptions and values are needed for a reliable price.