由 caicai8478 When customs seizes export goods, companies need to remain calm and respond systematically. The following is a phased operation guide covering the key links of the entire process:
I. Emergency handling stage (within 24 hours)
Verify the notice of seizure of goods
Confirm the reason for the seizure (discrepancy in declaration, missing documents, suspected infringement, etc.)
Record the information of the customs handling personnel and the document number
Start internal traceability
Retrieve the complete file of the goods (contract, invoice, packing list, quality inspection report, etc.)
Check the consistency of the declared elements and the actual objects (product name, HS code, specifications, quantity, value, etc.)
II. Response plan for declaration problems
Document correction procedure
Missing certificate of origin: It is an expedited reissue by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (a declaration of origin is required)
Amount difference: prepare bank receipt and payment records or price adjustment agreement between the buyer and seller
Classification dispute: Attach a third-party test report + “Classification Guidance” to apply for re-identification
Technical correction path
Electronic declaration error: Apply for modification/cancellation of the customs declaration through the “single window”
Special circumstances: Export tax rebates must be reported to the tax department at the same time
III. Appeal relief process (key steps)
Administrative reconsideration
Time limit: Apply to the next higher customs within 60 days of receiving the “Penalty Decision”
Submissions required: Appeal letter + Evidence materials + power of attorney (if any)
Response to price doubts
Prepare export quotation for similar goods in the same period
Provide manufacturing cost details (including raw material purchase invoices, work time records, etc.)
Apply for “price pre-determination” correction procedures
IV. Special handling of high-risk matters
Intellectual property disputes
Immediately stop using the disputed trademark/patent
Provide brand authorization or patent invalidation decision
Quarantine failure
Apply for re-inspection (must be submitted within 7 working days)
Return disinfection (need to be operated by a designated agency of the customs)
V. Subsequent risk control suggestions
Establish export Import compliance audit system (it is recommended to check the HS code update library every month)
Use the “Customs Big Data Cloud Engine” system to screen declaration risks in advance
Do customs compliance due diligence before exporting to emerging markets (focus on South America and the Middle East)
Special tips:
Goods with a value of more than 500,000 yuan can apply for “customs affairs guarantee” to release the goods first
Enterprises with AEO certification can enjoy priority inspection processing rights
For major and complex cases, it is recommended to entrust the expert committee of the Customs Declaration Association to issue professional opinions
It is recommended that enterprises establish a “customs emergency plan” to clarify the coordinated response mechanism of the legal, foreign trade, and logistics departments. After each detention, a case library should be formed for internal training. Customs law enforcement is professional, and keeping communication channels open is often more effective than tough defense.