IV. Export customs declaration and transportation

(1) Bamboo, wood, and grass filing permit:

This is a domestic - required certificate to ensure that the factorys wood processing is legal and compliant.

(2) The factorys production capacity and quality control system:Ensure that it can meet the customers quality requirements and quantity needs.
Sample confirmationBefore the customer confirms the sample, conduct an internal inspection of the sample first to ensure that it meets the quality standards, and then send it to the customer for confirmation.

Commodity inspection (exit inspection and quarantine of goods)

The export of wood products needs to be inspected by the commodity inspection bureau. The specific steps are as follows:

(1) Prepare materials:

Including product information, orders, contracts, etc.

(2) Apply for commodity inspection:Submit an application to the local commodity inspection bureau.
(3) On - site inspection:Commodity inspection personnel will conduct an on - site inspection at the factory to ensure that the products meet the export standards.
Fumigation treatmentFumigation is to prevent the spread of pests in the wood, mainly required by the customs of the destination country (the United States). The specific steps are as follows:

(1) Contact a qualified fumigation company:

Fumigation is to prevent the spread of pests in wood, mainly as required by the customs of the destination country (the United States). The specific steps are as follows:

(1) Contact a qualified fumigation company:Ensure that they can issue a fumigation certificate that complies with international standards.
(2) Fumigation process:Send the products to a fumigation company for processing to obtain a fumigation certificate.
(3) Original certificate:The original fumigation certificate needs to be sent to the customer for their customs clearance use.

1、Lacey Act

The Lacey Act aims to combat illegal logging and trade. It requires providing proof of the legal origin of the timber. The specific steps are as follows:

Complete LACEY declaration form:

It needs to include the type of timber, place of origin, logging permit, transportation permit, etc.

Necessary documents:

(1) TimberIt is recommended to verify through the following methods::Prove the place of origin of the timber.
(2) Logging permit:Prove that the timber is legally logged.
(3) Transportation permit:Prove the legality of the timber during transportation.

2、TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act)

TSCA is related to the use and management of chemical substances. For wood products, it mainly ensures that they do not contain harmful chemical substances. The specific steps are as follows:

(1) Fill out the TSCA form:Provide information such as the chemical composition of the product and the treatment agents used.
(2) Necessary documents:Chemical composition test report: Ensure that the product does not contain harmful substances.

1、Prepare customs declaration documents

(1) Invoice:List the detailed information and price of the product.
(2) Packing List:List the contents of each box of products in detail.
(3) Contract:A copy of the export contract.
(4) Commodity inspection certificate:A certificate issued by the commodity inspection bureau.
(5) Fumigation certificate:A certificate issued by the fumigation company.

2、Select a freight forwarder

Select an experienced freight forwarder to ensure that they can handle the customs declaration and transportation of wood products, including handling the relevant procedures for export customs declaration and customs clearance in the destination country.

1、Prepare customs clearance documents

(1) Invoice and packing list:The same as those used for export customs declaration.
(2) Fumigation certificate:Send the original to the customer.
(3) LACEY and TSCA Forms:Fill it out in advance and send it to the customer for their use during customs clearance.

2、Contact the customer and the freight forwarder

Ensure the cooperation between the customer and the freight forwarder, and provide the required documents and information in a timely manner to ensure smooth customs clearance.

(1) Maintain communication with the customer:Ensure that the customer is informed of the progress of each link and the required documents.
(2) Select suitable suppliers and service providers:Ensure that they have the necessary qualifications and experience.
(3) Plan in advance:Prepare all the required documents and certificates in advance to avoid last - minute efforts.
(4) Be legal and compliant:Ensure that all procedures and documents meet the requirements of domestic and foreign laws and regulations.

Although wood productsfor containers exported to the USThe procedures involved are relatively complex. However, through detailed pre - preparation, compliant commodity inspection and fumigation treatment, accurate filling of LACEY and TSCA forms, and selection of an experienced freight forwarding company, problems that may be encountered during the export process can be effectively reduced. Ensuring that each step is carried out in accordance with the regulations will help to smoothly complete the export and customs clearance of wood products and meet the needs of customers.