Customs inspection is a way for customs to inspect inbound and outbound goods. It is divided into two types: random inspection and manual inspection. So what are the relevant procedures for customs inspection, let’s take a look!

Computer deployment and control

1: Customs classifies import and export goods and sets risk parameters. The higher the risk parameters of import and export goods, the higher the chance of being controlled by computers.

2: In some customs areas, due to the low risk parameters of most imported and exported goods, random inspections are set up for imported and exported goods with a certain probability.

Computer control is a way for customs to inspect entry and exit goods. When making a customs declaration, the customs declarer must first manually fill in the customs declaration form and submit it to the pre-entry center at the customs declaration site to enter the customs declaration form data into the customs system. After being entered, the electronic data will be sent to the Customs Document Review Center for review.

During the process of reviewing electronic data by the Customs Document Review Center, manual control instructions will be issued through the system for abnormal situations such as commodity classification, product name and specification, price, origin, etc. in the customs declaration data. In addition, the system will also issue customs declaration instructions The order data is randomly selected. For those selected by the computer, the customs system of the document review center will issue a control order for the goods under the customs declaration form, and the system will prompt the on-site customs to inspect the goods.

Documents that have not been controlled by the document review center will be subject to on-site customs acceptance. If there are any abnormalities in commodity classification, product name, specifications, price, origin, etc. during the document review and evaluation, they will also be controlled. Therefore, the on-site customs will notify the owner of the inbound and outbound goods or their agent according to the system prompts and abnormal document review and assessment, and cooperate with the on-site customs to conduct on-site inspection of the goods.

Manual control

1: During the declaration or inspection and release process of import and export goods, if the customs officer feels that the content of the customs declaration form is unclear or has questions, manual operation can be performed at the customs Send control instructions on the computer to check whether the goods are consistent with the order.

2: The Customs (including the Anti-Smuggling Bureau) has been subject to manual inspection because it has seized certain imported and exported goods for violations, which has led to an increase in the risk parameters of the same or related goods imported and exported by other companies.

3: The customs (including the Anti-Smuggling Bureau) receives news (that is, a tip report) that there is a problem with a certain imported and exported goods. When the goods are imported and exported, the customs officers manually conduct control or the Anti-smuggling Bureau issues a control order to the customs on-site workers. Inspection notice to inspect the goods.

4: The relationship between the company and the customs is not good, and the imported and exported goods are subject to inspection.

5: There is another situation where an enterprise has a record of violating laws and regulations, and its credit rating at the customs is reduced to Category C or D. The enterprise’s imported and exported goods will basically be subject to computer or manual customs inspection.

The specific process of customs inspection

After the customs confirms the inspection, the on-site customs officer who receives the order will print the "Inspection Notice", and if necessary, make an inspection seal and hand it to the customs declarer.

Arrange inspection plan. The on-site customs inspection acceptance post will arrange the specific time for the inspection. Generally, the inspection plan for the next day will be arranged on the same day.

During customs inspection, the consignee of the imported goods, the consignor of the exported goods or their authorized customs declarer should be present and be responsible for assisting in moving the goods, unpacking and resealing the goods. When the customs deems it necessary, it may conduct inspection, re-inspection or take samples of goods.

After the inspection is completed, the accompanying person will sign and confirm on the "Inspection Record Sheet".

The main obligations and responsibilities of the consignee and consignor

When the customs inspects the goods, the consignee and consignor of the import and export goods or their agent should be present and cooperate with the customs inspection. The tasks that should be done to cooperate with the inspection are as follows:

Responsible for moving the goods, unpacking and re-packaging the goods.

When the customs inspects the goods, the consignee or consignor of the imported or exported goods or their agent should be present and responsible for moving the goods, unpacking and re-packaging the goods in accordance with the requirements of the customs.

Understand and be familiar with the situation of the declared goods, answer inquiries from customs officers, and provide documents or other information required by customs for inspection of goods.

When the customs inspects the goods, the consignee or consignee of the import and export goods or their agent shall be present and accompany them, provide the documents required for the inspection of the goods as required by the customs, and answer questions raised by the customs.

Assist the Customs to collect samples of goods that require further inspection, testing or identification, and receive the "Sampling List" issued by the Customs.

After the inspection, carefully read the "Customs Entry and Exit Goods Inspection Record Form" filled out by the customs officer, and pay attention to whether the records of the following situations are realistic: the specific situation of unpacking; the damage to the goods and the reasons for the damage. ; The situation of taking samples; Inspection conclusion.

If the inspection record is accurate and clear, it should be signed and confirmed immediately. If the cooperating inspection personnel do not sign, the inspection personnel shall indicate this in the inspection record, and the signature of the operator of the supervision place where the goods are located shall be attested.

When the customs inspects inbound and outbound transportation vehicles (including domestic transportation vehicles carrying goods under customs supervision), the person in charge of the transportation vehicle or the relevant responsible person shall be present and open cabins, rooms, and vehicle doors in accordance with the requirements of the customs. If there is any suspicion of smuggling, the places where the smuggled goods or items may be hidden should be opened and the goods and materials should be moved.