Introduction of import ex HK ---delivered duty paid
General introduction
1,Definition
It is one kind of logistics between HK and Chinese mainland
HK and Chinese mainland are implemented in two different systems. HK is free trade port, so a lot of cargos from mainland are shipped into other countries , transferred through HK.
Since it returned to motherland, HK’s economic is developing rapidly and growing prosperity, improving the communication between China and other countries.
2,Documents required
A, commodity name B, weight C, volume D, cargo value E, package
3,Route
Any foreign countries --- HK----Shenzhen----Chinese mainland
4,Time need
Normally, import by express will spend seven to ten working days, by sea need three to five working days.
Characteristics
1, Procedures are simple
According to Chinese regulations about import and export by express, regulatory conditions and customs clearance procedures are simplified in order to meet the request of express’s fast trade. So, in general, importer needn’t provide related documents for customs clearance.
2, Speed is very fast
Because of simple procedures and regulatory conditions, speed is naturally fast.
3, Total cost is low
Import and export by express can enjoy low duty and vat, plus Shenzhen is close to HK(the free trade port), so the total cost is, of course, low.
4, Flexibility is good
Cosmetics import is usually urgent goods or bulk goods; and procedures of normal trade are complicated, regulatory conditions are strict; so import by express is the best choice. However, we also can separate into several batches to import , if your volume are large.