Prepare/collect/endorse documents

Case Study

Title: Import of Auto Parts to China from Japan, 2010

Corridors and Routes: Not Specified

Trade Product: Auto-parts

Trade Type: Import

Process Analysis: Import to China, Export from Japan

Exporting Country: Japan

Importing Country: China

Category: Pre-clearance regulatory procedures

Country and Procedure Description: Prepare/collect/endorse documents
(Import to CHN from JPN/Auto Parts)

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Actors and Participants: -Importer
-Exporter
-Customs Broker/Freight Forwarder（报关行/货代)

Input Criteria to Enter or Begin the Business Process: -Trade terms agreed upon and import permit obtained

Activities and Associated Documentary Requirements: 1.The exporter sends seven documents to the importing company (Companies X and P in this case). These documents include the Bill of Materials, Bill of Lading, the Purchase Order, the invoice, the packing list and a certificate of non-wood packing. 2.These documents, plus the registry book, a declaration of entrustment and an entrustment declaration for commodity inspection, are then handed over to the customs broker/freight forwarder. The preparation of these additional certificates will take the company half a day. Documents: -Bill of Material -OEM Contract -Purchase Order -Commercial Invoice -Packing List -Bill of Lading -Export Register Book -Packing List -Certificate of non-wood packing -Declaration certificate of entrustment -Commodity inspection of entrustment -Import Permit

Output Criteria to Exit the Business Process: -Ready for Import

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Number of Required Documents: 12

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