由 caicai8478 - The main reasons for customs clearance delays
Inaccurate declaration information
Vague description of product name (such as only writing “gift” or “sample”)
Declared value does not match the actual value (underreporting or overreporting)
Commodity code (HS Code) error
Incomplete documents
Special goods lack certification (CE, FDA, etc.)
Lack of import license
Missing or incomplete commercial invoice information
Product restriction issues
Including prohibited items (such as batteries, liquids, powders, etc.)
Intellectual property issues (counterfeit goods)
Sensitive goods such as food and medicine are not declared
II. Key measures to avoid customs clearance delays
Complete declaration information
Use specific product names (such as “Men’s cotton T-shirt” instead of “clothing”)
Declared value is consistent with actual transaction amount
Provide accurate HS code
Prepare complete documents
Attach detailed commercial invoice (Chinese and English comparison)
Prepare certification documents for special goods in advance
Provide complete contact information of the recipient
Understand the regulations of the destination country
Check the import restrictions of the destination country in advance
Pay attention to the tariff threshold (such as EU tax-free below 22 euros)
Understand local special requirements (such as Brazil requires the recipient’s tax number ）
III. Inventory of common minefields
Sample/gift declaration minefield
Frequent use of “sample” declaration may arouse suspicion
“Gift” declaration must comply with the duty-free quota of the destination country
Commercial goods should not be declared as gifts
Logistics channel selection minefield
Sensitive goods go through ordinary channels
High-value goods choose unsecured postal parcels
Not understanding the special requirements of dedicated channels
Packaging label minefield
No labels or instructions on the outer box
Battery-containing products are not labeled
Fragile products have no warning labels
IV. Practical suggestions
Work with experienced freight forwarders to obtain professional guidance
Establish a common commodity customs clearance database and record successful cases
Consider pre-clearance services for sensitive goods
Maintain communication with the recipient to ensure that supplementary documents can be provided in a timely manner
Pay attention to changes in customs policies of various countries and adjust strategies in a timely manner
Through the above measures, the risk of customs clearance delays for small package exports can be significantly reduced, logistics efficiency can be improved, and customer satisfaction can be improved.