The process for overseas Etsy sellers and freight forwarders to deliver goods to China mainly consists of the following steps:
Preliminary preparation
Selecting a freight forwarder: Overseas Etsy sellers need to find a reliable freight forwarder. They can refer to industry reputation, friend recommendations, online reviews, and participating in industry exhibitions, etc., to screen out several freight forwarders with good reputation, high-quality service, and reasonable prices for investigation and negotiation before cooperation.
Determine the details of cooperation: Work with the selected freight forwarder to determine the specific details of cooperation, including the mode of transportation (air, sea, land, etc.), transportation time, cost standards, payment methods, cargo insurance, customs clearance matters, rights and obligations of both parties, etc., and sign a formal cooperation contract to safeguard the rights and interests of both parties.
Shipping process
Order processing: After receiving orders from Chinese customers, overseas Etsy sellers need to promptly confirm the order information, including the delivery address, product quantity, specifications, etc., to ensure the accuracy of the information.
Goods preparation: According to the order requirements, prepare the corresponding goods, carry out packaging, marking and label production to ensure that the goods are not damaged during transportation and are easy to identify. Meanwhile, fill in the detailed packing list, invoices and other necessary export documents.
Arrange for shipment: Hand over the goods along with relevant documents to the freight forwarder company. The freight forwarder company will be responsible for transporting the goods to China according to the agreed mode of transportation by both parties. During the shipping process, the freight forwarder company will provide relevant information such as the waybill number for sellers and buyers to check the transportation status of the goods.
Customs clearance process
Export customs declaration: The freight forwarder company will assist the seller in the export customs declaration work, declaring detailed information of the goods to the local customs, including the value, weight, and purpose of the goods. After the customs review is correct, the goods will be released and allowed to be exported.
Import customs clearance: After the goods arrive in China, the freight forwarder company will be responsible for assisting the consignee or its designated agent in import customs clearance. Basic documents such as invoices, packing lists and bills of lading, as well as licenses and inspection and quarantine certificates required for specific goods, need to be prepared. Submit declarations in accordance with the requirements of the Chinese customs and cooperate with the customs for inspection and review.
Deliver the goods to the customers
After the customs clearance is completed, the freight forwarder company will arrange to deliver the goods to the designated location based on the address provided by the consignee. Before delivering goods, freight forwarders usually get in touch with the consignee to confirm details such as the delivery time and location.
Delivery of goods: Safely and accurately deliver the goods to the consignee and obtain the receipt signed and confirmed by the consignee as the basis for the completion of the transportation task.
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