Customs special regulations of 25 countries

1. Brazil
a. Only the complete set of three original bills of lading can be used, and these bills of lading cannot be altered in any way, and the amount of freight must be clearly stated on them (only in US dollars or euros). The bill of lading cannot have the words' TOORDER 'and must display the consignee's contact information, such as phone number and address.
b. The bill of lading must also include the consignee's company registration number (CNPJ number), and the receiving company must have been officially registered with the destination customs.
c. We do not accept cash on delivery and do not allow additional charges at the destination port. If there is wooden packaging, it needs to be fumigated. Meanwhile, when consolidating goods, it is important to pay attention to the relevant pricing information.
2. Mexico
a. AMS bill of lading needs to be submitted, which should clearly state the product code and provide the required information, packing list, and invoice for AMS.
b. The Notify column on the bill of lading should be filled with a third-party notify party, which usually refers to the freight forwarding company or the consignee's agent.
d. The name of the goods cannot be just a rough description, it must be a specific name
e. In terms of quantity, it is necessary to list in detail, such as how many boxes of goods are in a pallet.
f. The bill of lading also needs to indicate where the goods were produced from.
3. Colombia
The bill of lading must clearly indicate the amount of freight, and this amount must be expressed in US dollars or euros.
4. Saudi Arabia
All goods sent to Saudi Arabia must be transported on pallets, and the packaging must clearly indicate where the goods were produced and the markings (marks) that identify the goods.
5. Saudi Arabia
All goods bound for Saudi Arabia cannot be transshipped through Aden Port.
6. Egypt
a. The inspection bureau will conduct inspections and supervise the packing work before the goods are transferred.
b. Whether or not it is legally required for inspection, customers are required to provide replacement certificates or receipts, formal inspection authorization letters, packing lists, invoices, and contracts.
c. Take the certificate replacement receipt or voucher to the inspection bureau to handle the customs clearance form (if it is a statutory inspection, you can obtain the customs clearance form in advance), and then make an appointment with the inspection bureau staff to supervise the packing in the warehouse.
d. After the staff of the inspection bureau arrive at the warehouse, they will first take photos of the empty boxes, then check the quantity of each item of goods, and take photos every time a batch of goods is loaded. They will take photos until all the goods are packed, and then go to the inspection bureau to obtain the customs clearance form. Only then can customs clearance be arranged.
e. After about five working days of customs clearance, you can go to the inspection bureau to collect the pre shipment inspection certificate for destination port clearance. Foreign customers can only handle customs clearance procedures at the local port with this certificate.
f. All goods exported to Egypt must have their certificates of origin and invoices authenticated and stamped by the Egyptian Embassy in China before they can be cleared and picked up at the destination port in Egypt. The embassy allows authentication after customs clearance or export data confirmation.
9. Embassy authentication generally takes 3 to 7 working days, and pre shipment inspection and verification takes about 5 working days. For specific matters related to customs declaration and inspection, you can consult the relevant local departments.
7. Tasaniya
For the goods transported to Dar es Salaam Port and delivered to Tanzania or transferred to Zambia, Zaire, Rwanda and Burundi, cross marks of different colors shall be painted on the conspicuous parts of the package to facilitate classification. If not done, the shipping company will charge a fee for classifying the goods.
8. Panama
a. We do not accept electronic bills of lading. Any wooden packaging requires fumigation treatment, and you need to provide detailed packing lists and invoices.
b. If the goods are to be transported to Panama through the Cologne Free Trade Zone, they must be stackable and can be handled by forklifts, with each item weighing no more than 2000 kilograms.
9. Canada
When delivering goods to the east coast of the country in winter, it is best to choose the ports of Halifax and St. Johns as they are not affected by freezing.
10. Australia
If the goods are imported in wooden boxes, the wooden boxes must be fumigated and the fumigation certificate must be sent to the consignee. If there is no fumigation certificate, the wooden box will be dismantled and destroyed, and all costs of replacing the packaging will be borne by the shipper.
11. Argentina
According to Argentine law, if the consignee loses the bill of lading, they must report it to customs. After obtaining customs approval, the shipping company or its agent must issue a new set of bills of lading and submit a declaration to the relevant authorities declaring the original bill of lading invalid.
12. New Zealand
The wooden parts of the container, including the wooden packaging and padding inside the box, must undergo quarantine treatment before being allowed to enter the country.
13. Iran
a. Goods loaded from Iranian ports for export, regardless of where the freight is paid, will be subject to a 50% tax on the freight, while imported goods do not need to pay this tax.
b. The goods shipped to these two ports must be palletized before the loading port, and if they are containerized goods, they must also be palletized before being loaded into the container.
c. All documents related to the goods must be filled out in great detail,
14. Nigeria
All imported goods must undergo inspection by a Swiss notary public or its branch before shipment and obtain a "Clean Report of Findings" before the consignee can clear customs and pick up the goods.
15. Cote d'Ivoire
a. The names of the goods listed on the bill of lading and manifest must be specific and detailed, and cannot be replaced by category names. If not filled in according to regulations, any losses caused by customs fines will be borne by the shipper.
b. Goods transported through Abidjan to inland countries such as Mali and Burkina Faso must be marked as "transit through Cote d'Ivoire" on the bill of lading, shipping documents, and packaging in order to enjoy tax exemption policies, otherwise additional taxes and fees will be charged.
16. Djibouti
All documents and packaging labels for goods transferred at Djibouti Port must clearly indicate the final destination port. However, this information cannot be written in the destination port column of the bill of lading, but should be written in the mark or other blank space. Otherwise, the customs will treat these goods as goods to be left locally in Djibouti and require the consignee to pay import taxes before they can be released.
17. Maldives
a. Without obtaining permission from relevant domestic departments, it is not allowed to import any drugs, sulfuric acid, or dangerous animals.
b. Without the consent of the external affairs department, alcoholic beverages, dogs, pigs, or any pork products, statues, or other items cannot be imported.
18. Pakistan
a. For charcoal powder, graphite powder, magnesium dioxide, and other dyes packaged in paper bags, they must be placed on pallets or properly boxed, otherwise the dock will not unload these goods.
b. Ships flying the flags of India, South Africa, Israel, South Korea, and Taiwan are not allowed to dock at ports.
19. Kenya
If your product is in the PVOC catalog, you must obtain something called a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) before shipping. This certificate is a necessary document for Kenyan customs clearance. Without it, your goods will be refused entry into Kenyan ports.
20. Russia
a. If payment is not made in a timely manner or there is no long-term cooperative relationship between you, it is best to have the other party make the payment first, or at least prepay more than 75% of the payment, which is the case for Russian customers.
b. After the goods arrive at the port, be sure to urge the other party to make payment and pick up the goods! Otherwise, if the goods are not picked up, they may be handled by customs or incur high demurrage fees.
C. Whether it's advance payment, delivery, or final settlement of the balance, it's important to constantly remind and supervise the other party throughout the entire process.
21. Chile
The bill of lading cannot be released electronically, and all wooden packaged goods need to undergo fumigation treatment.
22. Indonesia
The person receiving the goods must have legal qualifications to import the goods, otherwise the customs will not release them and the goods cannot enter the customs.
23. India
Even under FOB or CIF trade terms, regardless of whether the bill of lading is written as "TO ORDER OF SHIPPER" or not, and regardless of whether the bill of lading is in your hands, once the name of the Indian customer appears on the import declaration form (Bill of Entry) and import cargo manifest (IGM), they can legally obtain the goods without payment. This means that you will lose control of the goods, even if the bill of lading is still in your possession. Therefore, for safety reasons, it is best to require Indian customers to pay 100% of the amount before shipment.
24. United Arab Emirates
All imported food must be labeled with an expiration date and have a health certificate on board, otherwise the port will not unload.
25. Fiji
Cannot import spring knives and old clothes.