Customs Clearance
Licensed brokerage for import and export declarations in China — correct HS codes, complete documents and same-day filing at Ningbo-Zhoushan Port.
Licensed brokerage for import and export declarations in China — correct HS codes, complete documents and same-day filing at Ningbo-Zhoushan Port.
Most shipment delays are not caused by ships or trucks — they are caused by paperwork. A wrong HS code, a missing certificate, or an invoice that does not match the packing list can hold a container at the terminal for days while demurrage accrues. BY-LINE’s customs desk is staffed by licensed declarants who file directly with Chinese Customs at Ningbo-Zhoushan, Shanghai and the region’s airports, and who pre-check every document set before the cut-off.
For exporters, we prepare and file the export declaration, coordinate any required commodity inspection, and make sure the bill of lading, invoice and packing list are mutually consistent before your cargo reaches the gate. For importers into China, we classify goods against the Chinese tariff schedule, calculate duties and VAT before you commit to the purchase, and handle licenses and permits where they apply.
We also support importers at destination through our overseas agent network: our partners file the import entry in your market while we make sure the Chinese export side hands over a clean, complete document set. One team owns the compliance picture on both ends.
Declarations for goods entering China: tariff classification, duty & VAT calculation, license verification and inspection coordination.
Export declarations filed same-day at Ningbo and Shanghai, with document consistency checks before your cargo hits the customs cut-off.
Binding pre-classification of your products, FTA origin advice, and document audits that prevent rejections, fines and repeat inspections.
Every shipment is different, but a standard customs file includes the following. Send us what you have — we’ll flag anything missing before it becomes a problem at the terminal.
We audit your invoice, packing list and certificates against the HS code before filing.
The entry is submitted electronically to Chinese Customs, usually the same day.
Duties and VAT are assessed and paid; duty memos issued for your records.
If selected, we attend the physical or X-ray inspection and resolve queries on site.
Customs release issued; cargo proceeds to loading or final delivery.
For standard, non-regulated cargo with a clean document set, export clearance is usually completed the same day the declaration is filed. If Customs selects the shipment for inspection, add 1–2 working days. We pre-check documents specifically to avoid the document-error delays that cause most holdups.
The HS code determines your duty rate, export rebate eligibility, licensing requirements and inspection regime. A code that is merely “close” can mean overpaid duties, a rejected export rebate, or a customs penalty for misdeclaration. We classify your products up front and can provide the classification rationale in writing.
Yes — we regularly clear machinery, chemicals, food ingredients, textiles and electronics. Regulated goods may require additional items such as an import license, CIQ inspection, or safety certificates. Tell us the product and we’ll confirm the exact regulatory path before you ship.
Our declarants attend the inspection at the terminal, present the supporting documents, and answer the examining officer’s questions directly. Because we prepared the file, the goods, marks and documents match what was declared — which is the fastest way through an inspection.
Through our vetted overseas agent network, yes — import entry can be filed in your market under DDP or DAP terms, with duties and VAT pre-calculated in your quote. See our door-to-door service for fully delivered shipments.
Send your product details and shipment plan — we’ll confirm the regulatory path and all-in cost within 24 hours.
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