What is the process for exporting used equipment?
With the development of the global economy, the export of second-hand equipment has become an increasingly popular industry. For countries and regions that want to buy equipment at a more affordable price, the export of used equipment undoubtedly provides an excellent solution. However, it is crucial for businesses and individuals who are new to this field to understand the process of exporting used equipment. In this article, Juhai International will provide you with a detailed analysis of all aspects of second-hand equipment export, and help you easily navigate this field.
1. Preliminary preparations.
1.Understand the relevant laws and regulations: Before starting the used equipment export business, you must first understand the relevant laws and regulations of the host country and the target country. This includes understanding the types of equipment prohibited for export, export licensing requirements, duties and tax policies, and more.
2.Choose the right equipment: Choose used equipment that is of good quality and easy to transport and install. At the same time, it is necessary to ensure that the equipment meets the technical standards and safety requirements of the target country.
3.Obtain relevant documents: collect and sort out the original purchase warranty card, maintenance records and other documents of the equipment to prove the legitimacy and performance of the equipment.
Second, the export process of second-hand equipment:
1. The entrusting unit (cargo owner) will consign the power of attorney together with the customs declaration documents (including tax refund forms, foreign exchange verification forms, commercial invoices and various documents that need to be submitted for inspection by the customs of different commodities.
2. After the freight forwarder verifies the power of attorney and the relevant customs declaration documents, the consignment booking list (station receipt, loading list) is sent to the shipping company or shipping agent for booking.
3. The shipping company or shipping agent will return the station receipt or loading list to the freight forwarder after stowage.
4. The freight forwarder shall handle the pre-recording of computer customs declaration to the customs, and submit a full set of customs declaration documents to the exit customs to declare export.
5. After the customs verifies the shipment, it will be stamped on the loading list and released, and the loading list and station receipt will be returned to the freight forwarder.
6. The freight forwarder will hand over the stamped and released loading list and station receipt to the loading room of the wharf.
7. The shipping company or the ship's first person shall prepare the loading list and pre-allocation list according to the booking and stowage, and send the pre-allocated ship drawings and cargo manifests to the wharf for receipt and loading.
8. The freight forwarder receives the container equipment handover order from the shipping company or the shipping agent to the designated yard to pick up the empty container.
9. After the freight forwarder goes to the storage location of the entrusting unit for packing (or the entrusting unit delivers the goods to the freight forwarding warehouse for packing), the container goods will be sent to the terminal together with the container packing list and equipment handover form.
10. The terminal will send the loading list and container packing list provided by the shipping company or shipping agent to the customs for customs supervision and loading.
11. After receiving the goods at the wharf, the load space is allocated according to the pre-allocated ship diagram and the pre-provisioning list, and the loading sequence is prepared for the one-legged ship.
12. The first mate will be picked up with the loading order, and the station receipt will be issued after loading.
13. After loading, the receipt of the station shall be handed over to the shipping company or shipping agent at the wharf.
14. The wharf draws the actual loading plan according to the actual loading situation and submits it to the shipping company or shipping agent.
15. The shipping company or shipping agent will deliver the actual shipping drawing, manifest, freight manifest, copy of bill of lading, copy of container packing list, etc. to the ship and the port of discharge.
16. The shipping company or shipping agent shall issue the bill of lading to the freight forwarder with the receipt of the station.
17. The freight forwarder will hand over the bill of lading to the entrusting unit.
18. The shipping company or the shipping agent will send the cabin list to the customs.
19. The customs will issue tax refund forms and other certificates to the freight forwarder according to the shipping manifest.
20. The freight forwarder takes down the tax refund form and foreign exchange verification form and sends it to the entrusting unit.
Summary: Although the second-hand equipment export business involves many links, as long as you understand the relevant laws and regulations in advance, choose the right equipment, and go through various procedures, you can carry out business smoothly. In the context of the global economy, the second-hand equipment export business provides more opportunities for enterprises from all over the world. Hopefully, this article will help you better grasp the business opportunities in this field and achieve mutual benefit and win-win results.