When importing or exporting, from or to China, certain aspects must be considered.

It is important to have the necessary documentation to be able to enter / exit merchandise.

Here we share the list of documents that will be requested, with which we will gladly help you:

• Commercial invoice of the goods.
• Certificate of origin.
• Marking of the country of origin.
• Trademark and industrial property registration.
• Detailed packing list (content and type of goods).
• Transport documents according to route: Bill of lading (Maritime) / Airway bill (Air) / Carta Porte (Land).
• Insurance policy.
• Health or phytosanitary certificates when applicable.
• For food, have food sale and import registration with the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of China (AQSIQ).
• Register of sectorial exporters from Mexico. In the case of alcoholic beverages, energizers, cigarettes, iron minerals among others.
• Letter of instructions for Customs Agent.
• Unique customs declaration (DUA) made by the customs agent.

To avoid reprocessing, the packing list should be as detailed as possible. It is important to avoid the use of general descriptions such as «other» or «miscellaneous», as they can lead to re-inspections by the authorities and unnecessary withholdings.