Subject     : Important Notice for Shipment into China (Amendment)



Reference     : Letter SCY/00L1

This amendment replaces my previous Notice SPM/0701/00L1 dated 07 Jan 00 and SPM/1901/00L1 dated 19 Jan 00.

Customers are encouraged to spread the same to their vendors/forwarding agents who may by chance direct export into China.

Contents :

Part Ⅰ:     Shipping document preparation.
Part Ⅱ:     Solid wood packing material control. ( SWPM )
Part Ⅲ:     Shipping matters.
Part Ⅳ:     Appendix.

Please read the attached amendment in details and follow the exact requirement to minimize possible customs clearance delays or goods rejection. Failure in compliance will cause cargoes rejection or in-bond penalty ( daily 0.05 % of the cargo value ) after 10 working days grace period.

We seek your absolute assistance to comply with the requirement. Your co-operation will minimize possible delays caused from improper document and handlings.



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S.C. YU
Taeco Supplies Manager

Part Ⅰ : Shipping document

A. Categorize the cargo

Goods in different kinds of commodity must be separated in individual shipping AWB / BOL and clearly identified in the invoice and packing list due to varied import customs formality applies.

1. Aircraft parts and materials

Aircraft parts and materials are import-duty-bonded which requires a customs off-setting audit through a customs computer net work entry ( EDI ) in controlling both in value and quantity.

2. Tooling / GSE / test set

Need to apply a temporary import permit which to be off-set when the above goods return outward. Official permission is 6 months, beyond this period, need further application or extension. Free of charge Loan Declaration Letter is required to cover the import duty exemption. (appendix 1 ).

3. Chemicals / Dangerous Goods cargo

Chemicals and Dangerous Goods must NOT be mixed with general cargoes. The shipper's D.G. declaration sheet must notify this Supplies Office for D.G. import permit application before goods delivered. Material Safety Data Sheet ( MSDS ) are encouraged to accompany the cargo.

4. Commercial office equipment/manuals/IPC/document/micro-film/souvenir etc.

All these are taxable at the standard import duty rate. No exception will be granted. Restricted articles must not be carried in or out, offence may cause legal proceedings.


B. Customs Invoice , Packing Lists and Kit Lists

1. Invoice ( INV )

a. Value of customs Invoice must be declared. Preferable in the USD currency in     printing. Hand written is void.

b. All listed goods must be matched as listed on the packing list especially the Vendor Unit Of Measure (VUOM) must be the same.

c. Keyed by box number similar to packing list format is highly advisable. This will facilitate goods inspection for customs clearance. (appendix 2).

d. Hand-written correction, alternation or tamping with the shipping document are strictly prohibited. It will be rejected by the Authority.


2. Packing list (PL)

a. Keying by box number which shows the contents of each box, with each box dimension and weight is the best format that we recommended. (appendix 3 )

b. VUOM (vendor unit of measure) of the invoice, packing list, delivery note, shipping notice etc. must be identified to each other. For VUOM " EA " is treated as single unit whilst " KT " is treated a multi-complex of " EA ". Correctness and the match-up to the invoice should not be neglected.

c. SBs / Mods Tool kits listed in VUOM " KT " must be accompanied with the breakdown detailed KIT LIST for customs inspections of the kit contents.

d. Chemicals which come in KIT form is also recommended to detail the content such as quantity 4 kits in 2 gallon per kit = 4 x 2 AG KT (WT 8 AG / 30 LI), 2 in 1 quart can = 2 x 1 QTCA (WT 2 QT / 2 LI). (appendix 4)

e. Total packages and total gross weight and net weight must also be specified on the packing list.

** Jumping box-numbering shared be avoided. Always mark the boxes numbers in sequence if the goods comes in "kit" form which packed in more than one box.