What is Hong Kong express import? Which aspects of goods are suitable for import? Why import through Hong Kong?
1. Hong Kong is a genuine free trade port! The so-called "free port" in full name means "trade free port". Simply put, it is a port or seaport city where goods can enter and exit freely without tariffs. The contents of the free port policy mainly focus on three aspects: free trade, free business operation, and free exchange. For example, trade freedom does not provide any preferences or privileges for the export of Hong Kong products; generally no tariffs are charged on imported goods; its import and export trade procedures are very simple, usually only requiring customs declaration within 14 days of the goods entering or leaving, without prior approval.
Therefore, there exists such a logical relationship in Hong Kong's development: the free port policy reduces transaction costs, low transaction costs develop trade, trade promotes openness, and attracts foreign investment gathering, driving the rise of industries such as shipping, shipbuilding, warehouses, hotels, catering, commerce, and banking. The rise of these industries provides sales channels and markets for industrial development, pushing Hong Kong to transform from entrepot trade to "processing trade."
What is express customs clearance (also known as courier customs clearance, express customs clearance) import expert? Express customs clearance refers to submitting an express price list under the name of an express company to the customs (such as KJ1, KJ2, KJ3 customs declaration forms, etc.), using the express method for goods clearance.
Why choose customs clearance? What are the characteristics of express customs clearance?
1. Extremely simplified procedures. According to regulations such as national methods for supervising inbound and outbound express shipments, in order to adapt to the customs clearance of express shipments as a "rapid commercial operation mode for undertaking and carrying inbound and outbound goods and items," a series of special arrangements aimed at simplifying procedures and speeding up the process have been made in terms of supervision conditions and customs clearance (customs declaration and clearance) procedures. Therefore, in most cases, there is no need for the consignor to specifically provide customs declaration forms, customs documents, licenses/approval documents (for example, 3C national mandatory certification, environmental protection certificates, import quotas, etc., are not required).
2. Extremely low fees. According to regulations such as national methods for supervising inbound and outbound express shipments, express shipments entering and exiting can enjoy certain tax and fee reduction benefits. Plus, with the geographical advantage of Shenzhen being close to Hong Kong, this international free port, operations are convenient, tax rates are low, operational costs are low, and thus the overall cost is naturally lower.
3. Extremely fast speed. On one hand, due to fewer supervision conditions and simpler procedures in Hong Kong express imports, the procedures are simplified, naturally saving time; on the other hand, during the process, customs clearance, and inspection speeds reflect the "fast" nature of express shipments. Additionally, the express customs supervision center operates even on nights and Saturdays.
Under which circumstances and for which goods is the express customs clearance (courier customs clearance) import method most suitable?
1. Small piece scattered goods, small quantities of samples and advertising materials, etc.;
2. Various products lacking certain certifications (for example, no 3C certification);
3. Urgent goods that do not have enough time to handle trade customs clearance procedures;
4. Products that want to save costs but do not require value-added tax invoices;
5. Personal use items.
If it involves large-scale bulk goods, can they also be imported via express customs clearance? Is there still an advantage? For bulk goods weighing tons or even tens of tons, as mentioned earlier, they can all be cleared in batches or multiple times per truckload. Of course, doing so will somewhat affect the speed of the entire batch of goods; however, the advantages of extremely simplified procedures and extremely low fees remain the same. Therefore, its advantages should not be underestimated.
Shenzhen Haisheng International Freight Forwarding Co., Ltd.
Professional Hong Kong Tax-inclusive / General Trade Import
(Largest express import company at Shenzhen Airport)
Four Major Advantages:
1) Fast delivery time.
2) Strong customs clearance capability.
3) Good service.
4) Stable cargo handling.
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