Certificate of Imported Goods: The "ID Card" for Customs Clearance

During my 20-year career in foreign trade, I have often been asked by clients: "Why does my imported goods require this certificate?" Simply put,This article details the issuance process, application requirements and precautions for goods import certificates, helping import enterprises efficiently complete customs procedures, with special professional guidance for automobile and motorcycle imports.Just like the "ID card" for imported goods, especially for special commodities such as cars and motorcycles, this document is directly related to critical subsequent processes like registration and sales.

What circumstances cannot apply for the certificate?

• Special requirements for automobile and motorcycle imports
• Key application points for other goods
• In my 20-year foreign trade career, clients often ask: Why does my import need this certificate? Simply put,
• Goods Import Certificate,

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is like an ID card for imported goods, especially for special commodities like automobiles and motorcycles. This document directly affects subsequent critical processes such as registration and sales.According to General Administration of Customs regulations, this certificate mainly applies to four situations:Import of complete automobiles and motorcycles

• Goods subject to special national regulations
• Goods requiring issuance under international conventions
• Other goods specially approved by General Administration of Customs
• Smuggled assembled imported vehicles
• Imported vehicles with overdue customs declaration
• Imported vehicles under tax preservation measures
• Imported vehicles used to offset fines
• Imported vehicles sold in advance

I remember a client in 2018 who imported a batch of exhibition motorcycles planned for re-export after 6 months. This fell under temporary import goods, which by regulation cannot apply for certificates. But the client didnt understand the policy and wasted two weeks preparing materials.

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For automobile and motorcycle imports, customs hasSpecial electronic declaration procedures:

1. After completing normal customs clearance procedures
2. Supplement vehicle data through the customs declaration pre-entry system
3. Submit application online
4. Customs will issue the certificate after approval

This process seems simple, but in practice we often encounter data mismatch issues. Last year I handled a case where the client provided an engine number missing one digit, causing system recognition failure. Therefore,Data accuracyIs the key to successful application.

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For goods other than automobiles and motorcycles, the process is relatively simpler:

• Apply directly to the supervising customs after cargo release
• No need to submit paper materials
• Customs will issue upon confirming eligibility

But note that,Bonded goodsandProcessing trade goodsandRe-imported goodsAre all outside the issuance scope. Once a client applied for certificates directly for bonded zone goods and got rejected by customs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How long is the certificate valid?
A: Customs hasnt specified exact validity, but recommends prompt use to avoid policy change impacts.

Q: What materials are needed for certificate reissuance?
A: Currently customs only provides reissuance service for automobiles/motorcycles, requiring materials like original certificate loss statement.

Q: How long does it take to handle?
A: Customs hasnt committed to processing timeframes, but typically 3-5 working days for automobiles/motorcycles, 1-2 working days for other goods.

Professional recommendations

Based on years of experience, Ive summarized three key recommendations:

• Confirm eligibility in advance: Verify if goods qualify before import
• Prepare complete data: Especially critical information like vehicle identification numbers
• Pay attention to policy changes: Customs policies on imported vehicles frequently adjust

Finally, while certificate applications are free, repeated modifications due to material issues waste companies time costs. Proper preparation makes import processes more efficient.