Under the tropical sun of Southeast Asia, children's scooters have become a popular choice for children's outdoor activities. As the outdoor toy market continues to heat up, more and more Chinese businessmen are beginning to set their sights on Manila, Philippines, a market with huge potential. However, the customs clearance link is undoubtedly the key for children's scooters to enter the Manila market smoothly. At the same time, choosing a reliable logistics company is the cornerstone to ensure the safe and efficient arrival of goods. Today, we will talk about the considerations for customs clearance of children's scooters in Manila, and how to choose a reliable logistics company.

 

 

 

First, children's scooters Manila customs clearance precautions

 

Understand the import regulations

 

Safety standards and certification requirements: Before shipping, be sure to understand the Philippine import regulations for children's scooters, including safety standards, certification requirements. Ensure that the products comply with local safety standards and regulations, such as CPSIA (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act), ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials Standards), EN71 (European Union Toy Safety Standard) and other certifications. This not only helps in smooth customs clearance but also safeguards the safety of the products.

Product Labeling: According to Philippine regulations, all imported products must bear clear product labels with manufacturer information, product specifications, instructions for use, and warning signs.

 

Choose the right mode of transportation

 

Sea Freight Mode: Sea freight is the main mode of transportation for children's scooters into Manila. You can choose LCL (Less than Container Load) or FCL (Full Container Load) sea transportation. For larger orders, it is recommended to prioritize FCL as it provides better protection for the merchandise and is easier to manage during the customs clearance process.

Transportation Insurance: In order to reduce the risk, it is recommended to purchase appropriate transportation insurance for the goods to cope with possible accidental loss or damage.

 

Double Clearance Customs Brokerage Service

 

Double Clearance: Double Clearance refers to the completion of export customs clearance in the exporting country and import customs clearance in the importing country through a professional customs clearance agent. Compared to ordinary customs clearance, double clearing service is more convenient and efficient, and reduces the problems that may arise in the intermediate links.

Choosing a Service Provider: In Manila, you can choose to use a local dual clearance service provider for customs clearance. These service providers are usually more familiar with local policies and procedures and can provide faster and more accurate services.

 

Tax Charter Service

 

Simplify tax processing: Tax inclusive services can simplify the tedious steps of calculating and paying customs duties, but it is important to note that they may increase the total shipping cost. Therefore, it is important to consider the cost-effectiveness and weigh whether it is suitable for your business needs.

 

Prepare the necessary documents

 

Commercial invoice: detailing information such as the value, quantity, and type of scooter.

Packing list: lists the specific information of each shipment, including product name, quantity, model, and specifications.

Certificate of origin: proves that the scooter is produced in China, which helps to enjoy possible trade preferences or avoid tariff barriers.

Quality Inspection Certificate: proves that the scooter meets Philippine quality standards or relevant certification requirements.

Import License (if applicable): According to the Philippine Customs requirements, some products may need to apply for an import license in order to be imported.

Second, how to choose a reliable logistics company

 

Enterprise scale and reputation

 

Brand reputation: Choose a logistics company with a large scale and good reputation in the industry. Large companies usually pay more attention to brand and reputation, service quality is more guaranteed. You can understand the actual performance of the company through the network evaluation, customer feedback and other ways.

 

Formal qualification

 

Qualifications: Make sure the logistics company has relevant qualifications, such as international logistics-related certifications and qualification certificates. You can check the qualification status of the company through the official website or industry associations to ensure its legitimacy and professionalism.

 

Degree of professionalism and diversified services

 

Professional delivery: Choose professional logistics and distribution companies, which know more about the transportation characteristics and sending needs of different goods. For example, for fragile goods such as children's scooters, logistics companies should have specialized packaging techniques and transportation experience.

Scope of services: Consider whether the logistics company has a wide range of services and whether it can provide diversified services, such as door-to-door delivery, warehouse management, return and exchange processing, etc., to meet different business needs.

 

Timeliness guarantee

 

Transportation time: For goods, on-time and safe arrival is the key. Choose a logistics company that offers time-sensitive guarantees to ensure that your goods will arrive on time. Ask about specific transportation times and contingency plans to ensure that you can respond quickly even in the event of an emergency.

 

After-sales service

 

Problem solving ability: Professional, branded logistics companies usually provide after-sales service support. If problems arise, you can contact the logistics company directly to solve the problem easily and quickly. A good after-sales team can ring at the first time

 

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