Today, with people’s living standards and quality of life constantly improving, importsHome appliancesWith its advanced technology, unique design and excellent performance, it meets the diverse needs of domestic consumers and becomes an important way to meet the needs of the domestic market.

In recent years, Chinas number and amount of household appliances imports have shown a certain trend of change.The number of Chinese household appliances imports in 2023 was 2302 million, decreasing by 5.77 million compared to the same period in 2022, a decrease of 20.1% compared to the same period; the amount of imports was $ 207141.9 million, a decrease of $ 65034.5 million compared to the same period in 2022, a decrease of 23.8% compared.

Explanation of import process

(a) Contract signing and licensing

Importers before importing household appliances, first to enter into an import contract with foreign suppliers, clarify the rights and obligations of both parties. The contract should include the specifications, quantity, price, delivery time, payment methods and other important provisions. At the same time, according to the laws and regulations of our country, some household appliances must be imported for import licenses. Importers should know the relevant departments in advance about the type of household appliances needed to be licensed, and submit the application in a timely manner.

b) Transport of goods

After the conclusion of the contract, the importer must entrust the freight company to handle the transportation procedures of the goods, including the ordering of the cabin, the loading of the ship, etc. The freight company will choose the appropriate mode of transportation according to the quantity, volume and transport requirements of the goods. During the transportation process, the importer should pay close attention to the state of the transportation of the goods, to ensure that the goods arrive in time and safely to our port.

c) Customs declaration When the goods arrive in the port of China, the importer or his agent should timely submit the customs declaration, contract, invoice, packing note, invoice and other customs declaration documents to the customs, and ensure that the submitted document is true, accurate and complete.

Customs Audit and Tax Payment

The Customs will audit the customs declaration certificate, determine the tax rate, collect the tax amount, and inspect the goods. During the inspection process, the Customs will determine the criteria for the collection of customs duties, value added tax and other fees based on the type, value of the goods and other factors. Importers should pay taxes in a timely manner according to the tax rate determined by the Customs. In general, the tax rate varies according to the different types of household appliances, and the value added tax rate is 13%. If the goods need to be inspected, the importers should cooperate with the customs inspection work and provide assistance if necessary.

d) Delivery of goods and domestic transport After the customs inspection is complete and the tax is received, the release procedure will be carried out. Importers can remove the goods and handle domestic transportation. When removing the goods, the importers should carefully check whether the quantity, specifications, etc. of the goods are consistent with the customs declaration. If the goods need to be inspected, the importers should confirm with the customs authorities if necessary and report according to the relevant requirements. In the domestic transportation context, the importers can choose the appropriate mode of transport, such as road transport, rail transport, etc., to ensure the goods are safe and timely delivered to the destination.

Two important points to be sure

c) Product certification

Home appliance products must obtain Chinas compulsory product certification (CCC certification).CCC certification is a product conformity assessment system implemented by the Chinese government to protect consumer personal safety and national security, and strengthen product quality management.

c) Quality testing

Domestic appliance products must comply with Chinas national standards.Importers should conduct quality testing in advance to ensure that the products are qualified.As according to the Rules for the quality supervision of imported products and household appliances, different household appliances have different inspection projects and inspection methods.

c) Labeled labels

Home appliance products must comply with Chinas label identification regulations, ensure that the label is clear and accurate, and avoid affecting product sales due to labeling problems.

d) Approval of sanitation

Some household appliance products must undergo sanitation and approval procedures, and importers should apply to relevant departments in advance to ensure that the products do not harm the ecological environment and peoples health in China.

d) Risk control

The market demand and prices of imported household appliances may be influenced by international economic conditions, exchange rate fluctuations and other factors. Importers should closely monitor international market dynamics, reasonably plan the quantity and time of imports to avoid business risks due to inventory pressure or price fluctuations. At the same time, importers can also reduce the risk by selecting professional customs agencies, optimizing supply chain management and so on.

In international trade, the terms of the contract and the assumption of costs in practical operations can be adjusted according to negotiations between the two sides. Here are some key points and observations in practical operations, detailed analysis of common trade terms and the associated cost and responsibility division.