What is the basic process of cross-border e-commerce import？

The Internet is gradually changing all enterprises, and now the rise of e-commerce platform has brought new changes to people’s lives. At the same time, some people have seized the new enthusiasm to do e-commerce in China, and now there are many platforms for cross-border e-commerce in China. Today, let’s not talk about exports. What is the basic process of cross-border e-commerce import? Let’s take a look at it together.

There are three postal methods for cross-border e-commerce: bonded warehouse, B2C direct mail for cross-border e-commerce and personal goods express, and three customs clearance methods.

1. Stocking in bonded warehouses

First, a large number of overseas goods will be delivered from foreign merchants to bonded warehouses under customs supervision. After customers place orders, the e-commerce companies will go through customs clearance procedures for the corresponding goods according to the customer orders, pack them in the bonded warehouses, affix the relevant face sheets, and finally entrust domestic express delivery to the buyers after customs inspection and release.

This model may be more suitable for large e-commerce. After all, the premise of reducing international freight is to hoard goods in large quantities, which requires a lot of money. The benefits are also obvious. In terms of our purchasing, it is the domestic spot, and the thief is quick.

2. B2C direct mail

After the customer places an order, the merchant packages the corresponding goods according to the customer’s order and transports them to the domestic bonded warehouse through international logistics. The e-commerce companies then go through customs clearance procedures for the related goods, and after being checked and released by the customs, they finally entrust the domestic express delivery to the consumers.

This model is suitable for small enterprises, simple and rude. If someone wants it, I’ll buy it again, without pressing the payment. Cool! In terms of our purchasing, it means purchasing, giving money, and then placing an order.

3, personal items express

Merchants pack the goods purchased by consumers overseas, paste the face sheet, collect the goods and send them to the designated customs clearance port by air. After the goods land, the customs clearance company will be responsible for the clearance of the rest, and then entrust domestic express delivery to the consumers.

This mode is basically a transshipment service for Haitao, and it is also a tricky mode. You can look at the news exposed by CCTV and basically understand this mode after reading it.

Then let’s find out why the customs will detain the goods:

1. The value on the declaration form is inconsistent with the estimated value of the goods by the customs.

2. The name of the goods does not match the product.

3. The packing list is not detailed

4. The consignee’s conditions are not allowed (no import and export rights, etc.)

5. The value of personal belongings exceeds 5,000 RMB.

6. In addition, various countries have different policies on import and export.

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