Import Customs Clearance for Chemical Raw Materials & Finished Products (for Guangzhou, China)

• Natural resins and synthetic resins (e.g., acrylic resins, amino resins, petroleum resins, silicone resins)

• Pigments (e.g., iron oxide red, aluminum powder, aluminum paste, titanium dioxide, pearlescent pigments, phthalocyanine)

• Emulsions

• Solvents (e.g., alcohol ether solvents, hydrocarbon solvents, ketone solvents)

• Fillers (e.g., kaolin, talc powder, bentonite, calcium carbonate, mica powder)

• Additives (e.g., thickeners, surfactants, dispersants, leveling agents, mold inhibitors, driers, emulsifiers, defoamers, cross-linking agents, stabilizers, anti-skinning agents, wetting agents, film-forming aids)

The following takes paint and coating imports as an example (the process is similar for most chemical products):

1. Confirm Import Price
   Clients need to provide the following information for a quote: product name of the paint/coating, packaging method, weight, and Chinese composition description.

2. Finalize Logistics Terms
   Confirm the transportation price, compensation plan, and sign a transportation contract. The contract must clarify responsibilities of all parties, including transportation costs, compensation for potential damages, packaging requirements, and payment terms.

3. Arrange Goods Delivery to Designated Warehouse
   After the contract is signed, our company will provide a designated warehouse address. Clients shall ship the goods to this address as specified.

4. Submit Required Clearance Documents
   After shipping, clients must provide the following documents for customs clearance:This facilitates our tracking of the shipment. For direct delivery, clients must contact our sales team in advance to obtain the warehouse entry number for proper cargo allocation.

• Packing list

• Chinese composition list

• Certificate of origin

• Fumigation certificate (if wooden packaging is used)

• Trade contract

5. Warehouse Inspection and Customs Declaration Arrangement
   After the paint/coating arrives at our warehouse, we will inspect the goods for any damage or discrepancies. Once confirmed, the goods will be repackaged (if necessary) and prepared for customs declaration and loading. Important Note: Our clearance documents are prepared based on the information provided by clients. Clients must ensure the accuracy and authenticity of all submitted data. We shall not be liable for any issues arising from false declaration or concealment of information.

6. Post-Clearance Delivery and Payment Settlement
   After the goods are cleared and imported into the Chinese mainland, our sales team will prepare a statement of account based on the cargo details and send it to the client for payment arrangement. Meanwhile, we will coordinate delivery: if the client has no designated logistics provider, we will arrange delivery through our cooperative logistics partners (with the client’s confirmation).

7. Completion of Import
   The import process is completed once the client receives the goods and settles the full payment.

For small quantities of coatings, paints (e.g., thinner, cleaning agents, and other chemical liquids) used for personal purposes or as samples, a transshipment-based import method is recommended. This method offers the following advantages:

• Shortens the overall import timeline

• Reduces import costs

• Simplifies import procedures and documentation requirements

Guangzhou Suixin Logistics Co., Ltd. provides tailored solutions for chemical product imports, leveraging our expertise in regulatory compliance and customs clearance. Our services include:

• Pre-review of MSDS and composition documents to ensure compliance with China’s chemical safety regulations

• Accurate HS code classification based on product composition and purpose

• Coordination of fumigation, inspection, and testing (if required) to avoid clearance delays

• Customized logistics plans for both large-batch commercial imports and small-batch sample imports

• Real-time tracking of the clearance process and timely updates to clients

With our in-depth understanding of chemical import policies and procedures, we help clients navigate compliance risks and achieve efficient, smooth customs clearance for chemical products and raw materials.