Non-Resident Importer Registration Procedures under China Customs Regulations
Non-resident entities cannot directly clear customs in China and must appoint a domestically registered proxy agent or use bonded zone e-commerce structures.
Trade Code 0110
Meaning
Logistic markers identify standard commercial transactions involving the wholesale transfer of assets across national borders. As the primary classification for general trade, trade code 0110 applies to most traditional business to business purchases where the buyer pays full duties and VAT upon entry. This sequence is used for goods that are destined for inventory and eventual resale or local production within the general market.
It differs from bonded or temporary codes by assuming that the cargo is staying permanently within the domestic economy.
Code Usage
Declaration files must specify this identifier to trigger the standard revenue engines of the customs bureau. When a shipment uses trade code 0110, the GACC Single Window requires full commercial documentation including foreign invoices, insurance certificates and bills of lading. It is the most common entry type for machines, electronics and finished garments arriving from overseas manufacturers.
Logical Flow
Settlement typically happens between the importer bank and the state within a strict set of calendar days. Cargo under trade code 0110 is cleared only after all taxes are verified as paid or guaranteed by a bank bond. This ensures that the state receives its fiscal share before the containers leave the control of the terminal gates.
Border Control
Inspections follow the general risk profile of the category rather than specialized trade schemes. Because trade code 0110 represents the vast majority of import value, GACC utilizes AI screening to spot under valuation in these entries. If the system detects a mismatch between the weight and the code description, it generates a manual inspection order.