What is import and export rights? Import and export rights evaluation

1. About import and export rights

Import and export rights refer to the qualifications of import and export enterprises to conduct import and export business. The application for import and export rights requires a relatively complicated approval process. Enterprises that intend to apply for import and export must obtain approval from the Municipal Bureau of Commerce, Municipal/District Customs, Inspection and Quarantine Bureau, Foreign Exchange Administration, Electronic Port and other relevant departments at the same time. Only after obtaining various certificates approved by the above-mentioned departments can it be said that the company has the right to self-operate import and export.

Only enterprises with import and export rights can engage in import and export business independently according to law. The application of import and export rights in Shanghai is relatively complicated, with many procedures and strict requirements for the approval of enterprise information.

II. Eligibility criteria

According to the Foreign Trade Law of the People's Republic of China and the Measures for the Registration of Foreign Trade Operators (Order No. 14 of the Ministry of Commerce in 2004), from July 1, 2004, all foreign trade operators engaged in the import and export of goods or technology shall register with the foreign trade department of the State Council or its entrusted institutions; however, the laws, administrative regulations and the foreign trade department of the State Council do not require registration. If the foreign trade operator fails to register, the customs will not handle the customs clearance procedures for import and export.

The requirements for applying for import and export enterprises have been greatly reduced. As long as the applicant obtains a valid business license, tax registration certificate, organization code certificate, and bank account in accordance with the law, it can be applied for. Whether it is a small-scale enterprise, a general taxpayer, a private enterprise, an industrial and commercial individual business, or a newly established company, it can be applied for. There is no limit on registered capital or annual sales. Even if you have applied for import and export rights, you will not be disqualified if you have not engaged in foreign trade in the past three to five years.

3. Application Steps

If your business license does not include " import and export of goods and technology " in your business scope, you must first change your business license to the industrial and commercial department to add business scope and change your tax registration certificate. Then, you can apply in the "Foreign Trade Operator Registration System" online system.

4. Finished Product File

• Registration form for foreign trade operators;

• The consignor or consignee of import or export goods shall submit the registration certificate to the customs;

• Customs declaration stamp;

• A set of customs electronic port information (legal person card, operator card, Or CD, etc.);

• Self-declaration registration certificate;

• Online business opening receipt for enterprises, online business opening receipt for foreign exchange management of goods trade (with account number and password), operation instructions

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