Just do this and easily pass the US customs clearance inspection

With this knowledge, U.S. customs clearance and inspection will no longer be a problem

How to pass customs clearance inspection, these are the things you need to know

As a cross-border person, do you often have such troubles? U.S. customs clearance inspections take too long. Not only are goods delayed, but unqualified goods are often detained, returned, and confiscated. Temporary detention by customs due to certification issues occurs frequently, resulting in huge losses, up to 15 The inspection rate above % makes cross-border e-commerce merchants very distressed.

     Since inspections have become an industry phenomenon, the hard truth is how to avoid them. Only by in-depth mastering the relevant knowledge of U.S. customs clearance inspections can you deal with problems with ease when encountering them.

If you know the inspection method in advance, you are guaranteed to prevent risks

There are many common inspection methods in the United States, but the following four methods are often used and cover more than 95% of cargo inspections in the entire United States. They are VACIS EXAM (basic inspection), CET (machine scanning inspection), Tail Gate (opening inspection), and MET (manual inspection).

① VACIS EXAM (basic inspection)

It is a relatively basic inspection method in the U.S. Customs. The cargo owner needs to provide relevant documents required for customs clearance (including customs manifests and customs clearance documents, etc.) for customs clearance review. This kind of inspection is similar to the police checking ID cards when we encounter them on the street. .

②CET (machine scanning inspection)

This kind of inspection is also called non-intrusive inspection (NII). Generally, when a container arrives at the port, it needs to be scanned by the X-ray machine at the terminal. Customs officers only need to look at the picture. This kind of inspection is like taking the subway and entering In front of the station, you will usually be asked to put your backpack into the machine for scanning.

③Tail Gate (opening and inspection)

This kind of inspection means that after the container has been inspected by the X-ray machine at the terminal, if the customs officers still have questions, they will open the seal of the container and push the door to check. However, this kind of inspection generally does not completely open the inside of the container. box, just to check it briefly.

④ MET (manual inspection)

This inspection is the most stringent inspection method in U.S. shipping. The entire container will be transported by customs to a designated inspection location. SCE will conduct centralized unpacking inspection and conduct one-on-one inspections. Suspicious items will even be returned. Customs officers will be notified to conduct sample inspections of the goods.

Strengthen awareness, be well prepared, and take preventive measures before they happen

Now that we have mastered the inspection methods for U.S. customs clearance, how should we avoid them, reduce the inspection rate, and take precautions before they happen?

As cross-border e-commerce merchants, we must understand the customs clearance process, which is customs declaration - document preparation - customs transfer - goods release. After receiving the cargo notification, the customs broker must prepare relevant documents required by the customs, such as bill of lading, invoice, packing list, arrival notice, etc. If you clear customs inland, you need to make customs transfer.

It should be noted that we must maintain the consistency of customs clearance information, otherwise it will increase the probability of inspection. Operators must be trained, and multiple inspections must be conducted before shipment to ensure accuracy. ISF 10+2 must be sent 48 hours before the ship sails. Late shipments and missed shipments must not occur. Products must be strictly classified, and attention must be paid to the sensitivity of the product: FDA food and medicine, DOT automotive, plants, cosmetics, toys, anti-dumping products, etc. will increase the risk of inspection.

Choose a professional customs clearance agency, customs clearance is no longer a problem

Of course, no matter how familiar we are with the customs clearance process and how well prepared we are, we still need to confirm with the back-end customs clearance agency whether it can be accepted, whether certification is required, and whether there are any risks before shipping. Whether the import customs clearance company's records are good will also affect the inspection pass rate. Therefore, choosing a professional customs clearance agency that is strong, legal and compliant is the long-term solution for the development of major cross-border e-commerce sellers.

Shengshi Group has 50 years of customs clearance experience and is the leading customs clearance company in the United States. The business service scope covers the entire United States, including U.S. all-port customs clearance services, third-party warehouse delivery services, U.S. overseas warehouse transfer services, and U.S. all-port trailer pickup services. It not only has a team of experienced and professional logistics experts and licensed customs declarers certified by the customs, but also has multiple branches overseas, serving 4900+ e-commerce sellers and 150+ Amazon. In 2022, in a single month Transporting more than 10,000 40-foot containers.

Shengshi Group also has 300+ self-operated trucks and trailers & tripods all over the United States. U.S. ports and railway stations pick up containers, and can provide customers with one-stop services for customs clearance, transportation and warehousing in all ports in the United States.

     If you have troubles with customs clearance and inspection, please contact Shengshi Group quickly and work with it to achieve full cross-border business development and help your company take off quickly!