How to purchase goods in China

Russia's trade turnover with China is only increasing every year. Stable production growth in this country suggests that purchasing goods in China will be profitable for many years to come. However, for any purchases, it is necessary to take into account the legal subtleties.

You will need

• - the Internet;

• - appeal to customs;

Instruction manual

1

If you need to purchase goods for personal use within the baggage allowance, China will not disappoint you. Today, many products of this country have long been not associated with consumer goods. Travel to Shanghai or cities in the south of the country, such as Guangzhou. Any guide will help you get an idea of ​​the largest shopping centers in these cities. The supply in the consumer goods sector, without exaggeration, is off the charts. You should not go shopping in Beijing or in the northeastern provinces (for example, Manchuria). These areas are considered a "shuttle paradise", but the average buyer is unlikely to please the price or assortment.

2

To purchase goods for commercial use, you must find a manufacturer or supplier. Not all Chinese factories have an export license, so in 70% of cases you will be dealing with an export intermediary company. You can find a counterparty yourself at exhibitions or via the Internet, using large resources, for example, made-in-china.com or exports.cn. On such sites you can find direct contacts of intermediaries and manufacturers of any goods, contact them and discuss all conditions of cooperation.

3

Turning to customs, register your company as a participant in foreign trade activities. If you are a private individual, enter into an agreement with the individual services department. Provide a detailed description of the products you plan to purchase. The customs broker will guide you on the amount of duties and taxes that you will have to pay. Try to clear the goods while they are on the way.

4

After you sign a contract with a Chinese supplier, find a transport company. Her representative should contact the Chinese side and discuss the date and terms of delivery. Do not contact a Chinese shipping company, even if the services are cheaper. It is better to deal with Russian representatives, an agreement with which will guarantee the legal protection of your cargo delivery transaction.

5

After the goods are shipped, provide the customs broker with copies of the following documents:

1. Contract and specification

2. Invoice

3. Technical description of the goods

4. Transaction passport issued by the bank

5. Contract and invoice from the transport company

6. Certificate of Origin

7. Export declaration in Chinese.

8. Waybills If you made a purchase from private individuals, the import duty will be calculated based on customs data. As a rule, in this case, the customs value of the goods will be very high. That is why it is advisable to have all of the above documents when purchasing goods in China.

note

If you buy goods for commercial use in Hong Kong, keep in mind that they will be subject to double customs duty. Send this shipment by a shipping company registered in China.

Useful advice

For any purchases in China, be sure to bargain. You can get a significant discount, even if the price tag has a fixed price.

• Official website of the customs of the Russian Federation
• purchase of goods in china