What are the special provisions for international import and export trade as ports outside China?

Jul 26, 2022

What are the special provisions for international import and export trade as ports outside China?

Indian port regulations:

Indian trading malls change very quickly, so Indian customers are very sensitive to the date of shipment, and Indian businessmen know that the shipping company has the behavior of signing, and they are likely to refuse to pay the payment for goods on this reason. Therefore, in order to avoid unnecessary risks, all goods to India will not be countersigned. In addition, the Indian customs stipulates that all goods transferred to India's inland freight station must be transported by the shipping company, and the final destination column of the bill of lading and manifest must be filled in as the inland point. Otherwise, the container must be unloaded at the port. Or pay high revised manifest fees before transshipment to inland.

Iranian port regulations:

Article 90 of the Iranian tax law stipulates that 50% of the freight shall be charged for loading and export at Iranian ports, regardless of where the freight is paid. Imported goods are exempt from freight tax.

Japanese port regulations:

The regulations of Japan port authority on imported fireworks: 1. The fireworks cabin going to the second port of discharge is not allowed to open at the first port of discharge, even if there are goods at the first port of discharge. 2. The weight of fireworks in each bill of lading shall not exceed 80 tons gross weight.

Saudi Arabia port regulations:

The Saudi government stipulates that all goods shipped to Saudi Arabia are not allowed to transship through Aden.

Turkish port regulations:

The Turkish customs stipulates that the detention time of the goods in the port shall not exceed 45 days (unless the importer requests an extension), otherwise it will be confiscated and auctioned, and the importer of the goods has the right of first refusal at the auction.

Tanzanian port regulations:

The Tanzanian Port Authority stipulates that goods transported to Dar es Salaam port for delivery to Tanzania or transshipped to Zambia, Zaire, Rwanda, Burundi and other countries shall be painted with cross marks of different colors on prominent positions on the package for classification, otherwise the ship will charge the classification fee for the picked up goods.

Singapore port regulations:

The Singapore port stipulates that vessels carrying dangerous goods are not allowed to dock. They must be unloaded at the anchorage of dangerous goods, and then transported by barge to the wharf warehouse designated by the port authority and delivered to the consignee at the ship's expense. Therefore, when carrying dangerous goods to Singapore, the ship requires the shipper to pay dangerous goods subsidies.

New Zealand port regulations:

The port authority of New Zealand stipulates that the wooden structure of the container and the wooden packaging and dunnage wood in the box must be quarantined before entering the country.

Dutch port regulations:

1. Rotterdam port has adopted the "green prize" system since January 1st, 1996. The original oil tankers with more than 50000 deadweight tons are rated according to their equipment, shipping and other aspects. If they get a high grade, they will be given a discount in terms of inbound freight.

2. The Rotterdam Port Authority will reduce port charges for ships that are safe and harmless to the ecological environment when berthing at the port.

Canadian port regulations:

The Canadian government stipulates that the goods to the east coast of the country should be delivered in winter in Halifax and St. Johns, because these two ports are not affected by freezing.

Jeddah and Dammam port regulations:

1. All goods going to these two ports must be palletized at the loading port, and container goods must also be palletized first and then packed. 2. The net weight of each bag shall not exceed 50 kg. 3. All contents of the cargo documents must be detailed. If the consignee is a bank, the detailed name and address of the last holder of the bill of lading should be listed. 4. The consignee must pick up the goods within two weeks after the arrival of the ship, otherwise it will be auctioned.

Djibouti port regulations:

Djibouti port stipulates that for the goods transshipped in the port, the final port of destination should be clearly filled in all documents and packaging marks, such as with transit - message to hooeidah. However, it must be noted that the above contents cannot be filled in the column of the port of destination of the bill of lading, but can only be indicated on the head or other blank spaces of the bill of lading, otherwise the customs will treat them as local goods of Djibouti, and the consignee will not release them until they are delivered after import tax.

Kenya port regulations:

The Kenyan government stipulates that all goods exported to Kenya must be insured by Kenyan insurance companies. CIF terms are not acceptable.

Ivorian port regulations:

1. The name of goods listed in the bill of lading and manifest should be specific and detailed, and cannot be replaced by goods. If the above provisions are not followed, the shipper will bear the customs fine incurred by the carrier.

2. For goods that transit through Abidjan to landlocked countries such as Mali and Burkina Faso, the bill of lading, shipping documents and cargo transportation packages must be marked with "transit through C ô te d'Ivoire" in order to be tax-free, otherwise additional taxes will be levied.

Lebanese port regulations:

Lebanese veterinary health and quarantine regulations stipulate that all imported live animals, livestock products and their products, all perishable cans and food must be accompanied by the official health certificate issued by the relevant producing country, and goods without a certificate are prohibited from entering the port.

Nigerian port regulations:

In order to prevent illegal traders from arbitraging foreign exchange, the central administration department of Nigeria stipulates that all imported goods must be inspected by the branch agency of Swiss general notary bank and obtain "Clean Report of finds" before being delivered, and the consignee can clear customs and pick up the goods.

UAE port regulations:

The health authorities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi port stipulate that all imported food must be marked with expiration date and accompanied by health instructions, otherwise the port will not unload.

Argentine port regulations:

Argentine law stipulates that the consignee must declare to the customs if he loses the bill of lading. With the consent of the customs, the shipping company or an agent entrusted by the shipping company will issue another set of bills of lading, and submit a statement to the relevant authority to determine that the original bill of lading is invalid.

Australian port regulations:

The Australian port authority stipulates that when importing goods packed in wooden cases, the timber shall be fumigated and the fumigation certificate shall be sent to the consignee. If there is no wood fumigation certificate, the wooden case will be removed and burned, and the cost of replacing the packaging will be borne by the shipper.

Pakistan port regulations:

Karachi Port Authority stipulates that carbon powder, graphite powder, magnesium oxide and other dyes packed in imported paper bags must be palletized or properly packed, otherwise they will not be unloaded. In addition, Pakistan does not accept ships flying the flags of India, South Africa, Israel, South Korea and Taiwan.

Philippine port regulations:

1. Imported goods packed in gunny bags must be fumigated before being imported. 2. Dangerous goods cannot be unloaded in the wharf warehouse, and the consignee must directly send ships or vehicles or directly pick up the goods here.

Fiji port regulations:

Fiji customs stipulates that the import of spring knives and used clothes is prohibited.


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