Air export process

1. Accept the consignor's entrustment and reserve space. Obtain the necessary export documents from the consignor; arrange transportation to pick up the goods or have the consignor deliver the goods to the designated location, and carefully check the documents with the documents.

2. Declaration to customs

(1) Customs declaration documents are generally: commercial invoice, packing list, commodity inspection certificate, export goods declaration form, and some commodities require animal and plant quarantine certificates Or certificate of origin, export foreign exchange verification form, export contract, etc.

(2) After inspecting and accepting the goods at the customs, stamping the acceptance stamp on the customs declaration form, and then printing the air waybill.

(3) Place the accompanying documents provided by the consignee at the back of the waybill; if the goods are consigned in a centralized way, make a centralized consignment list and put the list, all sub-waybills and accompanying documents into one Letter bag, ordered at the back of the waybill.

(4) Attach the prepared waybill label to each piece of goods. If the goods are consigned together, they must also have a separate waybill label.

(5) Present the completed air waybill to the customs for declaration and release.

(6) Submit the waybill with the customs release seal and the goods to the airline. The airline will check that the goods are correct and sign the handover form.

(7) Consolidated consignment of goods. It is necessary to notify the foreign agent by telex: flight number, waybill number, product name, number of pieces, gross weight, consignee, etc.

3. The connection between the port shipping company and the mainland company’s export transportation work:

(1) The mainland company will notify the port company in advance of the product name, number of pieces, gross weight and time requirements of the goods to be shipped. , and make a sub-waybill, send it out together with other documents or go with the goods to the port company.

(2) The mainland company will transport the goods to the port according to the specified time and place.

(3) The port company has dedicated personnel to accept the goods shipped by the mainland company.

(4) The port company is responsible for booking space with the airline; notifying the mainland company of the flight number, waybill number or master waybill number, and the mainland company will print the flight number and waybill number on the sub-waybill. Submit the waybill to the consignor for exchange settlement.

Main things to note when filling out the front of the bill of lading: (Note: This paragraph follows "Type of bill of lading"!!!)

(1) Shipper (SHIPPER), usually credit beneficiary in the certificate. If the issuer requires a third party bill of lading (THIRDPARTYB/L) for trade needs, this can also be done.

(2) Consignee (CONSIGNEE). If a named bill of lading is required, the specific receiving company or consignee name can be filled in; if it is an instruction bill of lading, fill in "ORDER" ) or "TOORDER"; if the instructor needs to be listed on the bill of lading, it can be made "TOORDEROFSHIPPER", "TOORDEROFCONSIGNEE" or "TOORDEROFCONSIGNEE" according to different requirements. Bank Instructions"

(TOORDEROFXXBANK).

(3) Notified party (NOTIFYPARTY), this is the recipient of the arrival notification sent by the shipping company when the goods arrive at the port of destination, sometimes the importer. In the bill of lading under the letter of credit, if the letter of credit has specific rights for the person notified of the bill of lading, it must be filled in strictly according to the requirements of the letter of credit. If it is a named bill of lading or a bill of lading instructed by the consignee, and the consignee has a detailed address, this column does not need to be filled in. If it is a blank instruction bill of lading or a shipper's instruction bill of lading, this column must be filled with the name and detailed address of the notified person. Otherwise, the ship will not be able to contact the consignee, and the consignee will not be able to declare customs and pick up the goods in time, or even exceed customs regulations. Declaration time was forfeited.

(4) The bill of lading number (B/LNO) is generally listed in the upper right corner of the bill of lading to facilitate work contact and verification. When sending a shipping notice (SHIPMENT ADVICE) to the consignee, the shipper must also list the ship name and bill of lading number.

(5) Ship name (NAMEOFVESSEL), the name of the ship and the voyage number of the goods should be filled in.

(6) Port of loading (PORTOFLOADING), the specific name of the actual port of shipment should be filled in.

(7) Unloading port (PORTOFDISCHARGE), fill in the name of the port where the goods are actually unloaded. If it is a transshipment, fill in the transshipment port as the unloading port on the first leg of the bill of lading, and fill in the second leg shipping company as the consignee; fill in the above-mentioned transshipment port as the loading port in the second leg of the bill of lading, and fill in the final destination port as the discharge port. If the one-way shipping company issues a combined transport bill of lading (THROUGHB/L), the unloading port can be filled in with the last destination port, and the first and second-way ship names are listed on the bill of lading. If it is transshipped through a certain port, the words "VIAXX" must be displayed. When using container transportation, the "Combined Transport Bill of Lading" (COMBINED TRANSPORT B/L) is currently used. In addition to listing the loading port and the unloading port, the bill of lading must also list the "place of receipt" (PLACEOFRECEIPT), "place of delivery" "(PLACEOFDELIVERY) and "first-leg transport" (PRE-CARRIAGEBY), "shipping name and voyage" (OCEANVESSEL, VOYNO).

When filling in the unloading port, you should also pay attention to the issue of the port with the same name. If you choose a port of lading, you must indicate it in this column.

(8) Goods name (DISCRIPTIONOFGOODS). The name of the goods under the letter of credit must be consistent with that stipulated in the letter of credit.

(9) The number of pieces and packaging types (NUMBERANDKINDOFPACKAGES) should be filled in according to the actual packaging situation of the box.

(10) Marks (SHIPPINGMARKS), if there are regulations in the letter of credit, they must be filled in according to the regulations, otherwise they can be filled in according to the marks on the invoice.

(11) Gross weight, size (GROSSWEIGHT, MEASUREMENT). Unless otherwise specified in the letter of credit, the gross weight of the goods is generally listed in kilograms and the volume of the goods is listed in cubic meters.

(12) Freight charges and charges (FREIGHTANDCHARGES) are generally paid in advance (FREIGHTPREPAID) or paid on collection (FREIGHTCOLLECT). For example, for CIF or CFR exports, the words Freight Prepaid are generally filled in. Be sure not to omit it, otherwise the consignee will not be able to pick up the goods due to freight issues. Although the situation can be checked, the delay in picking up the goods will also cause losses. If it is FOB export, the freight can be marked with "Freight collect" unless the consignee entrusts the consignor to pay the freight in advance.

(13) Issuance, date and number of copies of the bill of lading: The bill of lading must be issued by the carrier or master or their agent, and the identity of the issuer should be clearly indicated. General expression methods include: CARRIER, CAPTAIN, or "ASAGENTFORTHECARRIER: XXX", etc. The number of copies of the bill of lading is generally issued according to the requirements of the letter of credit. For example, "FULLSETOF" is generally understood to mean three originals and several copies. After one of the original copies completes the delivery task, the remaining copies will become invalid. The bill of lading is also a necessary document for settlement of foreign exchange. Especially when settling foreign exchange with a documentary credit, the bank requires that the documents provided must be consistent. Therefore, the date signed on the bill of lading must be consistent with the final shipment date required in the letter of credit or contract, or Prior to the loading date. If the seller estimates that the goods cannot be loaded on the ship before the loading date of the L/C, it should notify the buyer as soon as possible and request an amendment to the L/C, and should not use fraudulent behaviors such as "backdated bills of lading" and "advance bills of lading" to obtain payment.

The terms on the back of the bill of lading and their basis: On the back of the full (LONGTERM) original bill of lading, there are many terms, the main ones are:

(1) DEFINITIONCLAUSE --Mainly restrict the "carrier", "shipper" and other related parties.

(2) JURISDICTION CLAUSE - Points out that when a dispute arises over a bill of lading, according to the law, a certain court has the right to hear and resolve the case.

3) Duration of liability clause (DURATIONOFLIABILLITY)-General ocean bills of lading stipulate that the carrier's liability period starts from the time when the goods are loaded on the ship until they are unloaded from the ship. The container bill of lading starts from the carrier's acceptance of the goods until it is delivered to the designated consignee.

(4) Packaging and Marks (PACKAGESANDMARKS) - The shipper is required to provide proper packaging and correct and clear markings for the goods. All costs incurred due to unclear markings or poor packaging shall be borne by the seller.

(5) Freight and other charges (FREIGHTANDOTHERCHARGES) - If the freight is prepaid, it should be paid together with the shipment, and if it is payable on delivery, it should be paid together with the delivery. When the ship and cargo suffer any loss or damage, the freight shall still be paid. Otherwise, the carrier may exercise lien on the cargo and documents.

(6) Free transshipment clause (TRANSHIPMENTCLAUSE) - Although the carrier has issued a direct bill of lading, it can still freely transship due to objective needs and does not need the consent of the shipper. The transshipment fee is borne by the carrier, but the risk is borne by the shipper, and the carrier's liability is limited to the period of transportation completed by the ship it operates.

(7) Wrong declaration (INACCURACYINPARTICULARSFURNISHEDBYSHIPPER)-the carrier has the right to check the quantity, weight, size and content of the goods declared for consignment at the port of shipment and destination. If it is found to be inconsistent with the actual situation, the carrier can Shipping penalty charges apply.

(8) Limit of Carrier Liability (LIMITOFLIABILITY) - stipulates the limit of compensation that the carrier shall bear for losses caused by loss or damage to goods, that is, the maximum amount of compensation for each piece or unit of goods shall not exceed exceed a certain amount.

(9) GENERALAVERAGE-G.A.--Stipulates what rules should be followed for adjustment if G.A.G.A. occurs. Internationally, the 1974 Vietnam-Antwerp rules are generally used for adjustment. In our country, some bills of lading are often stipulated to be adjusted in accordance with the 1975 Beijing Adjustment Rules.

(10) American Clause (AMERICANCLAUSE) - stipulates that the transportation of goods to and from US ports can only apply to the US Maritime Cargo Act of 1936 (CARRIAGEOFGOODBYSEAACT. 1936). The freight rate is based on the rate registered by the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) In this implementation, if the terms of the bill of lading conflict with the above-mentioned laws, the laws of the United States shall prevail. This clause is also called "Local Clause" (LOCALCLAUSE).

(11) Deck Cargo, Live Animals and Plants (ONDECK CARGO, LIVEANIMALSANDPLANTS)--Regulations on the acceptance, handling, transportation, storage and unloading of these three types of cargo, at the risk of the shipper and shipper , the carrier is not responsible for its loss or damage.