Lamps import customs clearance, import trade logistics practitioners often encounter problems, because it will involve port differences and 3C certification and other issues are often more complex, the following Xiaobian will briefly introduce the relevant situation of lamps import.
First of all, the lamps mentioned here refer to chandeliers, desk lamps, floor lamps, wall lamps, bedside lamps and other lighting products used in indoor home life. At present, China's lamps imported from abroad mainly come from Italy, while a small part from France, Spain, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Poland, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic and other countries.
Some basic information about European lighting suppliers:
In Europe, especially Italy, many lamp suppliers are very strong, they will only sign EXW trade terms with buyers (yes, that is, factory delivery). They put most of their energy on the design and production of lamps, lamps after production to notify the buyer to send someone to the warehouse to pick up goods. Therefore, when many Chinese lighting buyers purchase lamps from Italy, they need to find their own logistics companies to arrange local delivery in Italy, Italian export customs declaration, and sea or air transportation from Italy to China. Lamps are fragile products, so packaging, transportation, insurance, these are particularly important, need to understand the relevant situation of friends can talk about this small series!!!
Classification of imported lamps:
According to the product name, the imported lamps mainly include chandeliers, wall lamps, table lamps, floor lamps, bedside lamps, T searchlights, spotlights, LED lights, etc. According to the customs code, the main 9405100000 (chandelier, wall lamp), 9405200090 (desk lamp, bedside lamp, floor lamp).
Import lamps declaration notes:
According to "Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China" and "Import and Export Tariff Commodity and Item Notes", different lamps are classified into different tax codes according to the name, use and material.
Chandeliers and wall lamps are classified as tax codes
Under 9405.100000;
Table lamps, bedside lamps and floor lamps fall under the tax code 9405.200090;
The searchlight is classified under the tax number 9405.401000;
Spotlights are classified under tax code 9405.402000;
Other electric lamps and lighting installations are classified under the tax Code 9405.409000.