Export declaration is a vital link in international trade, which is related to a series of problems such as whether the goods can be exported smoothly and whether the payment can be recovered in time.

First, the export declaration process.

1. Preparation stageBefore the goods are ready and shipped, the exporter needs to complete the following preparations:* Determine the customs code (HS Code) of export commodities, and understand the regulatory conditions and tax rates of commodities.* Prepare customs declarations, invoices, packing lists and other necessary documents.* Confirm the payment method, consignee and other information with foreign customers.

2. Declaration stageBefore the goods are shipped, the exporter shall declare to the local customs and submit the following materials:* Customs declaration form.* Trade documents such as invoices, packing lists and contracts.* List of goods (including name, specification, quantity, value and other information).* Other documents required by the customs (such as license certificate, certificate of origin, etc.).

3. Identification stageThe customs will inspect the declared goods to confirm whether the information such as the name, specifications and quantity of the goods is consistent with the declaration and whether it conforms to the import and export policy.

4. Release stageIf the inspection passes, the customs will issue a release notice to allow the goods to be exported. Otherwise, it needs to be rectified or returned according to customs requirements.

The customs declaration form is the certificate for exporters to declare the export information of goods to the customs, and it is the basic data source for customs supervision, tax collection and statistics. The information on the customs declaration must be true, accurate and complete, otherwise it will affect the normal export of goods.

2. Fill in the customs declaration formCustoms declaration is divided into pre-entry customs declaration and formal customs declaration, and the filling format is slightly different. Pre-entered customs declaration forms can be filled in online through the customs system, while formal customs declaration forms need to be filled in at the customs site. In practice, exporters need to choose the correct filling format according to customs requirements.

3. Matters needing attention in filling in the customs declaration formWhen filling in the customs declaration form, exporters need to pay attention to the following points:* Name, specification, quantity and other information must be consistent with the invoice, packing list and other documentary information.* The value needs to be filled in according to the price in the contract or invoice, and cannot be changed at will.* The destination needs to be consistent with the consignee's address agreed in the contract.* The customs code (HS Code) must be accurate, otherwise it will affect the import and export of goods.

 Different customs declaration requirements are different.

1.There may be differences in customs declaration requirements in different countries, so exporters need to know the relevant regulations and requirements of the customs of the destination country to ensure the accuracy of declaration.

2. Meet the requirements of import and export policies.Exporters need to understand and abide by China's import and export policies, especially the provisions on commodities prohibited or restricted from import and export, certificates of origin and licenses. At the same time, we should also pay attention to the import and export policies of the destination country, such as whether there are special customs taxes and fees and whether there are import quotas.

3. Consistency of documents is very importantThe information on the customs declaration must be consistent with the information on trade documents such as invoices and packing lists, otherwise the normal export of goods will be affected. Therefore, exporters need to carefully verify all the documentary information to ensure its consistency.

4. Pay attention to customs inspection and supervision requirements.The customs will inspect the declared goods and supervise the goods according to national policies and regulatory requirements. If the inspection fails or does not meet the regulatory requirements, the goods will not be exported normally or will need to be punished. Therefore, exporters need to carefully understand and abide by the customs inspection and supervision requirements.