Furniture Import Customs Clearance Case Sharing

I. Documents Required for Furniture Import Customs Clearance

1. Bill of lading

2. Packing list

3. Invoice

4. Contract

5. Certificate of origin

6. Deep processing certificate or fumigation certificate (wooden furniture)

II. Furniture Import Agency Process

1. Sign import agency contract

2. Prepare import customs clearance documents

3. Confirm customs code and import tariff rate

4. Confirm if CITES (non-endangered species) certificate is needed

5. Confirm with foreign supplier if goods are ready

6. Sender prepares goods - package wooden strips - book space - load container - sea transport - arrive at port - pay freight

III. Customs Declaration Process When Goods Arrive at Port

1. Document exchange with shipping company

2. Goods declaration

3. Tax payment

4. Customs inspection - release goods - arrange pickup

5. Domestic transport to designated warehouse

6. Delivery and installation for exhibitions, stores, and sample rooms

IV. Common Considerations for Furniture Import

1. Make a detailed packing list when packing to avoid difficulty during inspection and unpacking.

2. Ensure wooden furniture is fumigated before shipping to avoid discovering insects during domestic port inspection, which would require additional fumigation at the port and increase costs.

3. Provide correct Chinese and corresponding Latin names for wood products; if endangered species are involved, an export permit (CITES certificate) must be obtained abroad and an endangered species import permit must be processed domestically to allow import.

V. Solutions Provided by Cstar

1. Document issues: We provide agency services for handling dual-use items or non-endangered species certificates for wood furniture products. We have extensive experience serving high-end furniture companies like IKEA, Natuzzi, and Cassina.

2. Cargo safety issues: For marble and glass products, which are prone to damage during transportation, packing, and inspection, we have extensive experience in carrier insurance claims and on-site inspection monitoring, with comprehensive preventive measures.

3. Mandatory certification products: For products like lamps that require mandatory 3C certification, we can handle the exemption from 3C certification on your behalf.