Shenzhen export encounters customs brokers missing customs declaration, handling guide during inspection

Shenzhen export encounters customs brokers missing customs declaration, handling guide during inspection
I. Emergency measures when missing customs declaration is found

Immediately verify the situation

Confirm the specific goods, quantity and value of the missing declaration

Check the original contract, invoice, packing list and other documents

Check the declaration records and declaration system data with the customs broker

Suspend the shipment of goods

If it has not been loaded/installed, immediately notify the logistics company to suspend operations

The shipped goods need to be evaluated whether they can be intercepted midway

Contact the customs broker

Ask it to issue a written explanation and assume corresponding responsibilities

Negotiate a remedial plan and timetable

II. Response strategy during customs inspection

Active declaration

If missing declaration is found before inspection, it is recommended to actively explain the situation to the customs

Submit the “Situation Statement” and related supporting materials

Cooperate with inspection

Provide complete and true cargo information

Arrange special personnel to cooperate with customs inspection on site

Professional response

Have professionals from the customs broker or hire customs broker lawyers to assist on site

Avoid arbitrary explanations or promises by non-professionals

III. Legal consequences and remedies

Administrative penalty risks

Possible A fine of 5%-30% of the value of the goods

Affect the customs credit rating of the enterprise

Supplementary declaration procedures

Fill in the “Supplementary Declaration Form for Import and Export Goods”

Pay the corresponding taxes and late payment fees

Administrative reconsideration

If you are dissatisfied with the customs penalty decision, you can apply for reconsideration within 60 days

Keep all evidence materials for future reference

IV. Suggestions for preventive measures

Establish a double verification mechanism

The enterprise itself and the customs broker separately verify the declaration data

Implement a “double review” system for key goods

Choose a reliable customs broker service provider

Verify the customs broker’s information Quality and credit records

Sign a service agreement with clear liability clauses

Improve internal management

Establish export customs declaration ledgers and regular audit systems

Provide professional training and assessment for customs declaration personnel

V. Professional assistance channels

Shenzhen Customs Consultation Hotline: 0755-84398000

Shenzhen Customs Declaration Association: 0755-83581254

Professional customs declaration legal service team

When encountering such situations, it is recommended that enterprises remain calm and handle them in accordance with laws and regulations to avoid more serious consequences due to improper responses.