Is the brand type filled in incorrectly? Have you stepped on the landmines in import and export customs declaration?

In theimport and exportDuring the commodity declaration process, filling in the brand type is a crucial step. The correct brand type not only helps to pass customs inspection smoothly but also relates to the protection of intellectual property rights and the accuracy of the valuation process. So, how to ensure that the brand type is filled in without any mistakes?

The following are the detailed instructions and precautions for filling in the brand type:

No brand (0)
• Definition: There are no signs or brand names on the goods or packaging.
• Example: A batch of bulk chemical raw materials without brand identification.

Domestic independent brand (1)
• Definition: A brand independently developed by a domestic enterprise and with independent intellectual property rights.
• Example: Electronic products produced by a domestic company using its own brand.

Domestic acquired brand (2)
• Definition: An original overseas brand acquired by a domestic enterprise.
• Example: A domestic enterprise acquired a well - known brand originally belonging to a foreign country and produces and sells it in China.

Overseas brand (OEM production) (3)
• Definition: Domestic enterprises carry out OEM production for overseas brands.
• Example: A domestic factory produces clothing with the brand logo of a foreign company for the foreign company.

Overseas brand (others) (4)
• Definition: Using an overseas brand, but not in the case of OEM production.
• Example: Products of a foreign brand directly imported into China for sale, or a foreign brand produced and sold in China without involving OEM.

(1) Confirm with senior leaders:If you are not clear about the specific brand type, you should confirm with the companys senior leaders in a timely manner.
(2) Sino - foreign joint ventures:For example, Beijing Benz Automobile, the brand holder is Mercedes - Benz of Germany, and “Overseas brand (others)” should be filled in.
(3) Chinese branches of foreign brands:For example, the Chinese branch of a well - known foreign brand should fill in “Overseas brand (others)”

Two brands exist simultaneously:For example, Romon Garment Company produces work clothes for Hitachi Elevator. There are two brands, “Romon” and “Hitachi” on the clothes. It should be filled in according to the brand of the manufacturing enterprise, “Romon”, and the brand type should be selected as “Domestic independent brand”.

(1) The difference between brand type and brand in declaration elements:The “brand” in the declaration elements is one of the customs price elements and has nothing to do with the “brand type”.
(2) Correct filling:Ensure that the brand type is filled in correctly. Different brand types use corresponding numerical serial numbers (0 - 4) during the filling process.

Suppose there is a batch of products that are the independent brand of a domestic company. Fill in as follows:Brand type: 1 (Domestic independent brand)

If it is a foreign brand but not OEM production:Brand type: 4 (Overseas brand (others))

By correctly understanding and filling in the brand type, disputes and problems in the customs declaration process can be effectively reduced, ensuring the smooth progress of import and export business. If you have further questions or need professional support, please feel free to contact ourZhongShen International Tradeexpert team.