Template for Case Collection

Information about case provider

  • Name of company: XX Logistics Co., LTD
  • Business type(s): Freight forwarder Customs broker
  • Name of person filing the case: XXX
  • Tel. number: 188XXXXXXXX
  • Email address: XXX@XXX.net

Basic information about import goods

  • Note: Please collect information on a shipment of imported goods containing only a single commodity category.
  • Commodity name: European Spruce Timber
  • HS Commodity Code: 4403230090
  • Exporting country or region: Belgium
  • B/L No. *: EGLVXXXXXXXXX
  • Container size/type and quantity: 40’HQ*10
  • Value: 47,000 euros
  • Shipping Company: Evergreen Shipping
  • Trade term: CIF
  • Port of entry and terminal of unloading: Container Terminal A of XX Port
  • Any supplementary information about the goods deemed necessary:
    N/A

Obtain the Delivery Order (D/O) and Equipment Interchange Receipt (EIR)

  • Time of Obtaining D/O: 2024/8/29【Thursday】13:38
  • Method of Obtaining D/O: Online Onsite Online + onsite
  • Time of Obtaining EIR: 2024/8/31【Saturday】
  • Method of Obtaining EIR: Online Onsite Online + onsite

Declaration and customs documentary examination

  • Note: Specify the exact time when required (e.g. 2025-01-10 14:30)
  • Time of arrival of the vessel: 2024/8/30【Friday】15:40
  • Time of completion of unloading: No data being available
  • Time when manifest data became accessible: 2024/8/29【Thursday】14:00
  • Time when import declaration was submitted to customs: 2024/8/29【Thursday】17:25
  • Method of customs declaration: Online Onsite Online + onsite
  • Documents required for declaration:
    Contract, invoice, packing list, bills of lading, phytosanitary certificate, and certificate of origin (These documents are not required for initial declaration submission but must be provided upon customs request.)
  • Whether the declaration was made before the arrival of the vessel: Yes No
  • Time when customs accepted the declaration: 2024/8/29【Thursday】17:26
  • Time when customs completed documentary examination: 2024/8/29【Thursday】17:30
  • Is physical document submission required during documentary examination? Yes No

Customs physical inspection

  • Note: Specify the exact time when required (e.g. 2025-01-10 14:30)
  • Time when the declarant received the notice of customs physical inspection: 2024/8/30【Friday】15:46
  • Quantity of targeted containers: 3 containers
  • Time when the appointment for inspection site was made: Appointment not required
  • Method of the appointment for inspection site: Online Onsite Online + onsite
  • Time when the targeted container arrived at the inspection site: 2024/8/31【Saturday】13:42
  • Time when customs inspection started: 2024/9/1【Sunday】9:41
  • Time when customs inspection finished: 2024/9/1【Sunday】10:41
  • Is the physical presence of customs broker required at inspection site? Yes No

Customs release

  • Note: Specify the exact time when required (e.g. 2025-01-10 14:30)
  • Time of payment of duties and taxes: The importer paid the tax, so the specific time is unclear.
  • Time of customs release: 2024/9/1【Sunday】11:47
  • Release instruction format: Digital Paper-based

Container pick-up at the terminal

  • Note: Specify the exact time when required (e.g. 2025-01-10 14:30)
  • Time when appointment for container pick-up was made with the terminal operator: Appointment not required
  • Method of the appointment for container pick-up: Online Onsite Online + onsite
  • Time of the first truck gate-in: 2024/9/1【Sunday】20:55
  • Time of the last truck gate-out: 2024/9/2【Monday】8:25

Delivery & empty container return

  • Time when all cargo was delivered to the importer's designated location: 2024/9/3【Tuesday】17:20
  • Time when all empty containers were returned to the shipping company's designated CY (Container Yard): 2024/9/4【Wednesday】10:15
  • Any supplementary information:
    N/A

Delivery & empty container return

As a freight forwarder customs broker, your company paid/deposited the following fees or charges on behalf of the importer during this shipment's clearance:

  • Payments to the shipping company / shipping agent:
    Item Price Quantity Total Amount (Currency: CNY)
    Terminal handling charge 1428 CNY / CTN 10 142800
    Documentation 500 CNY / BL 1 500
    EIR fee 30 CNY / CTN 10 300
    D/O fee 150 CNY / BL 1 150
    Service for EIR release 30 CNY / Time 1 30
  • Payments to the port operator:
    Item Price Quantity Total Amount (Currency: CNY)
    Inspection fee 580 CNY / CTN 3 1740
  • Payments to the container yard designated by the shipping company:
    Item Price Quantity Total Amount (Currency: CNY)
    Container repairing fee 210 CNY / CTN 10 2100

Flow chart of imported containerized goods (China)

The following is the flow chart of imported container goods in China. Please indicate the differences between this and the flow chart of imported container goods in your country. (The dashed box indicates possible steps)

Flow chart of imported container goods in China