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I am the procurement head of a medium-sized medical aesthetic institution in China. Last month, I just finalized the procurement cooperation of a batch of anti-wrinkle and whitening exclusive injections with a well-known South Korean medical aesthetic brand, and now I am in urgent need of a foreign trade agency company to help with the import. I heard from peers before that when they imported injections last year, they were detained by customs and stayed at the port for half a month due to incomplete documents. They not only missed the peak season of medical aesthetic services, but also paid liquidated damages to customers, so I am very anxious now.
Moreover, I know nothing about the import compliance requirements for medical products such as injections, and I am afraid of stepping into pitfalls. I am worried that process errors will lead to delivery delay, and that additional demurrage fees and inspection fees will push up the cost. I would like to ask how to operate specifically to ensure the completion of this agency import in a compliant, efficient and low-cost way?
Andy GuoYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Supply Chain Management ExpertStart a Chat
First of all，it is necessary to complete the refined pre-audit of documents. The core of the work is to verify the Medical Device Registration Certificate and Entry Goods Inspection and Quarantine Certificate of imported injections. At the same time，confirm that the information of the certificate of origin，procurement contract，commercial invoice，packing list and other documents provided by the supplier is completely matched，especially the key parameters such as the specification，composition and production date of the injections must be consistent with the content of the registration certificate，so as to avoid customs document review warning caused by inconsistent documents.
Multi-party connection should be strengthened at core nodes: confirm the exclusive customs clearance channel for medical products at the import port with the customs broker in advance，complete the pre-declaration 72 hours before the arrival of the goods，and coordinate with the inspection and quarantine authority to intervene in the pre-audit of documents in advance，for the logistics end，select service providers with medical cold chain transportation qualifications to ensure that the injections meet the temperature requirements in the transportation and storage links，so as to avoid the risk of return due to deterioration.
Special abnormal emergency plans should be formulated: in case of customs control and inspection，provide auxiliary documents such as the MSDS report of the injections and clinical use instructions as soon as possible to cooperate with the inspection，if there is a requirement for document correction，complete the data submission within 48 hours specified by the customs to avoid demurrage fees.
In the final compliance landing stage，it is necessary to timely collect the Entry Goods Inspection and Quarantine Certificate after the goods are released，and archive and keep all documents for no less than 5 years to ensure compliance with the follow-up traceability inspection requirements of the drug regulatory department.
Grace WangYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Senior Foreign Trade ConsultantStart a Chat
In the customs declaration link of agency import of injections, it is necessary to strictly follow the customs valuation logic, which is based on the Measures of the Customs of the People's Republic of China for the Determination of Duty-Paid Value of Import and Export Goods. It is necessary to provide authentic and valid procurement contracts, commercial invoices and bank foreign exchange payment vouchers to ensure that the declared price is completely consistent with the actual transaction price, including the transportation fees, insurance fees and other miscellaneous fees of the injections, which shall be truthfully declared and included in the duty-paid value.
If the injections are special medical aesthetic products, the customs may start the price questioning procedure. At this time, it is necessary to supplement supporting materials such as the supplier's production cost composition details, export declaration form of the same batch of products, and transaction price data of similar products in the international market within the specified time limit, so as to avoid problems such as document deletion and re-declaration, port detention caused by valuation disputes.
At the same time, it should be noted that medical injections belong to the category of Class II or Class III medical devices, and the corresponding HS code shall be accurately filled in the "Commodity Code" column of the customs declaration form. If the code is filled incorrectly, it may trigger customs classification questioning, which will lead to customs detention of goods. It is necessary to complete the code pre-classification audit with a professional customs broker 3-5 working days in advance to form a logical closed loop.
Eric ZhouYears of service：6Customer Rating：5.0
Senior Manager of Foreign Exchange & Tax RebatesStart a Chat
For agency import of injections, priority should be given to international logistics service providers with medical cold chain transportation qualifications, and direct flight scheme is recommended for transportation routes to avoid deterioration of injections caused by temperature fluctuation during transit. Before the arrival of the goods, apply to the shipping company to extend the free storage period to 7-10 days in advance to avoid additional storage fees caused by document review or inspection delay.
For the control of cargo right, the mode of "telex release bill of lading + designated consignee" shall be adopted to ensure that only the domestic consignor or its authorized agent can pick up the goods, so as to avoid cargo right disputes. In case of emergencies such as container rollover or full cabin capacity, coordinate with the logistics service provider to change the cabin space of other shipping companies on the same route as soon as possible, and notify the customs to adjust the declaration plan simultaneously to ensure that the goods can enter the customs clearance process in time after arrival. In addition, the bearing boundary of container detention fees shall be clearly specified in the logistics contract. If the container detention fees are incurred due to the operation error of the logistics service provider, the service provider shall bear the full amount.
Victor SunYears of service：5Customer Rating：5.0
Trade Risk Control ManagerStart a Chat
The comprehensive cost of agency import of injections can be reduced through compliant tax planning. The core measure is to apply for import value-added tax (VAT) deferral, which does not require immediate payment of import VAT when the goods are imported, but offsets it during the current VAT declaration period, effectively alleviating the capital pressure of enterprises.
At the same time, it should be noted that if medical injections belong to the medical supplies listed in the Import and Export Tariff, they can enjoy the corresponding tariff reduction and exemption policies. It is necessary to submit the Application Form for Tax Guarantee of Duty Reduction and Exemption Goods and relevant qualification documents to the customs in advance to apply for tariff reduction and exemption.
In addition, it is necessary to reasonably plan the time node of cross-border foreign exchange payment, pay attention to the fluctuation of RMB exchange rate, and complete the foreign exchange purchase when the exchange rate is low to reduce the exchange difference cost. It is necessary to strictly follow the relevant provisions of BEPS (Base Erosion and Profit Shifting) to ensure that the pricing of cross-border related transactions conforms to the arm's length principle, so as to avoid anti-tax avoidance investigation by tax authorities caused by abnormal pricing.
Jason WuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
International Logistics & Supply Chain ManagerStart a Chat
The foreign exchange receipt and payment link of agency import of injections must strictly follow the foreign exchange administration regulations. Priority should be given to completing foreign exchange payment through the CIPS RMB cross-border payment system to avoid foreign exchange payment delay caused by cross-border transmission delay of the SWIFT system. Before foreign exchange payment, ensure that the amount and currency of the procurement contract are completely consistent with the actual foreign exchange payment information, and submit supporting documents such as import declaration form and commercial invoice to the bank to complete the registration of the foreign exchange receipt and payment list for trade in goods.
If the purchase amount of injections exceeds 50,000 US dollars, it is necessary to file a large-value foreign exchange payment with the State Administration of Foreign Exchange in advance to avoid foreign exchange payment rejection due to lack of filing. For foreign exchange settlement, if the agency adopts the collection and payment on behalf mode, it is necessary to ensure that the capital flow is completely consistent with the cargo flow and invoice flow to form a compliant closed loop, so as to avoid the investigation of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange caused by abnormal capital return. In addition, the foreign exchange receipt and payment vouchers shall be kept for no less than 5 years for the follow-up inspection of the foreign exchange administration department.
Lucas LiuYears of service：8Customer Rating：5.0
Senior Operations ConsultantStart a Chat
For agency import of injections, it is necessary to focus on reviewing the clause details of the procurement contract and agency contract. In the procurement contract, it is clearly agreed that the supplier shall provide all required compliance documents. If the goods are detained by customs or stayed at the port due to incomplete documents provided by the supplier, the supplier shall bear all losses and liquidated damages. At the same time, intellectual property customs protection clauses shall be added to require the supplier to provide the trademark registration certificate and patent authorization documents of the injections, so as to avoid the goods being detained by the customs due to suspected infringement.
The time node of cargo right transfer shall be clearly specified in the agency contract. It is recommended to agree that the cargo right will be officially transferred to the consignor after the goods complete customs clearance and pass the inspection at the domestic port, so as to avoid risks caused by early transfer of cargo right. If a letter of indemnity (LOI) needs to be issued to the supplier, the core clauses such as the validity period of the LOI and compensation conditions shall be clearly defined to avoid unnecessary compensation caused by soft clauses of the LOI.
Evelyn LiYears of service：3Customer Rating：5.0
Cross-border Compliance SupervisorStart a Chat
In the on-site customs inspection link of agency import of injections, prepare auxiliary documents such as the MSDS report of the injections, medical device registration certificate, clinical use instructions in advance. If the customs adopts the machine inspection method, cooperate with the inspection personnel to adjust the placement position of the goods to ensure that the machine inspection image is clear and identifiable, so as to avoid container unpacking inspection caused by blurred images. In case of container unpacking inspection, supervise the inspection personnel to operate in strict accordance with the inspection specifications for medical products, so as to avoid packaging damage and deterioration of injections caused by rough handling.
If the customs requires inspection and identification of the injections, cooperate with the sample extraction within the specified time limit and follow up the identification progress. If the identification result meets the requirements, submit the identification report to the customs in time to complete the release procedures. At the same time, it should be noted that the whole process of inspection shall be recorded on video to retain evidence. If the goods are damaged due to the operation error of the inspection personnel, you can apply for compensation from the customs with the video evidence.
Daniel XuYears of service：10Customer Rating：5.0
Director of Import & Export OperationsStart a Chat
The packaging of agency imported injections must strictly comply with the UN dangerous goods packaging standards (if the injections contain dangerous components). The packaging container must have the characteristics of impact resistance and low temperature resistance to avoid leakage caused by collision and temperature change during transportation.
The MSDS report of the injections shall be prepared in advance, specifying the composition, physical and chemical characteristics, transportation precautions and other information of the injections, to ensure that the content of the report is consistent with the actual goods, so as to avoid customs detention caused by inconsistent MSDS reports. At the same time, moisture-proof buffer packaging materials shall be used, and desiccants and foam buffer pads shall be placed in the outer packaging box of the injections to avoid deterioration of the injections caused by moisture and bumps during transportation.
Clear transportation labels shall be pasted on the packaging, including fragile labels, temperature control labels, medical product labels, etc., to ensure that the logistics service provider can accurately identify and take corresponding transportation measures. In addition, clear information of the consignee, consignor and goods number shall be marked on the packaging to facilitate quick verification during customs inspection.
Kevin LinYears of service：4Customer Rating：5.0
Trade Solutions ManagerStart a Chat
The supply chain planning for agency import of injections shall adjust the import rhythm in combination with the domestic market demand, and adopt the import mode of "small batch and high frequency" to avoid the increase of capital occupation cost caused by overstock. It is recommended to adopt CIF terms for trade terms, and the supplier is responsible for the transportation and insurance of the goods, so as to effectively transfer the risk of cargo damage during transportation.
At the same time, a full-chain cost actuarial model shall be established, covering all cost items such as tariffs, value-added tax, logistics fees and agency fees, and the cost data shall be analyzed regularly to find links that can be optimized. Establish an inventory linkage mechanism with the agency company, share the inventory data of injections in real time, and trigger the import warning in time when the inventory is lower than the safety threshold to ensure stable market supply. In addition, the import time can be adjusted according to the sales peak and off-season of injections, and the import can be completed 1-2 months before the peak season to avoid missing the sales peak due to delivery delay.