Trading Across Borders in China

These tables list the procedures necessary to import and exports a standardized cargo of goods in China. The documents required to export and import the goods are also shown.

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 Nature of Export ProceduresDuration (days)US$ Cost
Documents preparation14250
Customs clearance and technical control270
Ports and terminal handling285
Inland transportation and handling395
Totals:21500
 Nature of Import ProceduresDuration (days)US$ Cost
Documents preparation15260
Customs clearance and technical control470
Ports and terminal handling280
Inland transportation and handling3135
Totals:24545
 Export documents Import documents
Bill of ladingBill of lading
Cargo release orderCertificate of origin
Certificate of originCommercial invoice
Commercial invoiceCustoms import declaration
Customs export declarationPacking list
Packing list 
Terminal handling receipts