Due to the fast, simple and effective cost savings of trailer customs declaration, this method is now widely chosen by foreign trade enterprises. So, what are the precautions to pay attention to during the trailer customs declaration process?
Firstly, there is electronic ordering, and the trailer transportation company confirms the order. Another important step in this process is for the trailer transportation company to confirm the SO, which determines the specific loading time. The transportation company confirms the SO and the specific loading time with the relevant factory according to the customer's system ordering arrangement.
Then, the transportation company holds the SO to the shipping company to exchange the container pick-up documents. When changing the container pick-up documents, it is necessary to check whether the information is correct, including the ship name, voyage, container type, booking number, container number (applicable for import), container pick-up validity period, customs clearance period, etc.
Furthermore, the trailer transportation company should pay attention to the following points during the dispatch process, especially the trailer driver: vehicle performance (carrying horsepower, safety status), driver status, whether there are any special operations, such as inspection, high-speed, effective container pick-up (return) time, etc.
After confirmation, subsequent vehicles can be sent to the dock to retrieve empty containers. The vehicles will arrive at the factory for loading and return to the dock to hand over the loaded containers. There are also things to pay attention to when handing over heavy containers:
1. After loading the goods and completing the relevant procedures, the vehicle should promptly hand over the heavy container paper to the dock. The time to leave the dock is limited, usually 3 days, so there should be no delay along the way.
2. Trailer drivers must pay attention to whether there is excessive width or length when returning the loaded container. Otherwise, the container should be returned to the designated channel according to the requirements of the dock.
3. After returning the loaded container, the trailer driver should promptly send the gate loaded container paper and other relevant materials to the designated customs broker for signature, or submit them to the company's dispatch room.
4. If the container cannot be delivered on time due to computer malfunctions or other reasons, the trailer driver should promptly contact the dispatch personnel for resolution.
Finally, there is customs clearance, and the following precautions should be taken during customs clearance handover:
1. The customs declaration materials need to be handed over in a timely manner without delay.
2. The customs broker shall promptly declare the goods after receiving all the customs declaration materials.
3. If there are any abnormal phenomena such as container inspection, early customs clearance, or missed shipment, the factory and customers should be notified in a timely manner.
4. After the container is released, the release note should be promptly communicated to the designated location of the shipping company.
The above is an introduction to the precautions and required documents for trailer customs declaration. If you have any requirements for trailer customs declaration, you can contact us to provide you with professional, time-saving, labor-saving, and cost-effective services.