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Different ways to load pipelines

Different ways to load pipelines
Different ways to load pipelines

Are your shipping partners familiar with how to properly schedule and load your pipeline loads?
Shipping from here to there. Shipping pipelines should be no different than shipping anything else, right?

Well, not quite.

Especially when transporting pipelines, there are safety concerns and steps necessary to protect the pipeline - and your investment.
Understanding the different ways to load your pipeline and how to secure it can help you best select a shipping partner to transport your pipeline and maximize your return on your transportation investment.

Different ways to load pipelines

There are two (2) typical ways of stacking pipes for loading onto a trailer:

1. Strips

Typically used for yard-to-yard or yard-to-rail transportation, strip loading is often considered the preferred method of stacking pipe, as pipe can be loaded and unloaded in bulk by forklift. Strip loading maximizes the number of pieces of pipe loaded per truck, considering the size and weight of the pipe.

2. Pyramid Loading

Often used for yard or warehouse-to-worksite transport, pyramid loading provides the mobility needed to traverse obstacles and can be lifted by methods other than forklifts. This flexibility is a must when transporting to the job site.

Need help determining how much pipe will fit on your truck? This guide from NASPD can help.

How to Fix Pipe Loads

Once you've decided on the best way to load your pipeline, it's time to protect your load. It is important to have the litter/timber on the trailer deck ready and have the pipe piles/pipes on the side of the load so you can start loading.

Safety when piping

While specifics will vary depending on the exact size and material of the pipe and the type of slab being loaded, there are some common hazards to be aware of when loading the pipe for transport, including:

  • The weight of the lifted load.
  • range of elevators.
  • The location of the pipe.
  • Size and shape of pipes.
  • The number and frequency of lifts performed.
  • Choose the right equipment for loading and unloading tasks. Pinch/Firewire area.
  • Overloaded or improperly loaded truck/track/trailer (poor weight distribution).
  • Uneven and/or shifted loads can reduce the overall stability of the load/vehicle.
  • Missing or damaged straps/tie downs.
  • Prop requirements on trailer/truck.
  • Potential energy stored in the load.
  • Fastening method (tie straps, straps, etc.).
  • Operates close to overhead power lines or other structures. Ice, snow or other environmental hazards are present.
  • Worker safety when working from a height.
  • Correct selection of lifting rigging (chains, slings, belts, vacuum lifts, etc.). A qualified operator must operate the lifting equipment.
  • Changes in ground conditions as it relates to equipment stability.

It can be a little overwhelming to keep all of these dangers in mind when preparing for shipment, but they are vital to keeping people safe, protecting your pipeline, and worth repeating - protecting your investment.

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Mason regular ship and overtime ship

As the main mode of transportation in international trade, international shipping accounts for more than two-thirds of the total international trade volume. When it comes to shipping, we have to mention Mason, which is divided into regular ships and overtime ships. What is the difference between them? Next, let's take a brief look at it.

Mason regular ship and overtime ship!
Mason regular ship and overtime ship!

The sailing dates vary:

Mason's regular ships usually sail every Wednesday in Shanghai, and overtime ships usually sail on Thursdays. Generally speaking, they will sail for 11 days. The sailing time at Ningbo Port will be one day earlier, usually every Wednesday.

The efficiency of the cabinet is different:

After unloading the container, Matson's main ship will also load other goods to Hawaii immediately. This part of the route is their own domestic transportation, so Matson will arrange enough manpower on the dedicated terminal to unload and load the ship. The front and the frame of the United States are separated, and the Mason regular ship can ensure that each frame and box are ready to be pulled by the front, so the efficiency of the regular ship cannot be replaced by other ships.

Prices vary:

The timeliness of the main ship of Mason is very fast. If it arrives in the west of the United States, it can be put into the warehouse within 9 working days. Of course, the price will be more expensive than the overtime ship. There are other types of services of Mason, such as time-limited arrival, less than package. Compensation and other prices will also be a bit more expensive than other types of services. Sellers who pursue the timeliness of goods transportation can consider this type of service.

The docks at the unloading port are different:

After the main ship of Matson arrives at the port of destination, it will stop at the Port of Long Beach and the Port of Oakland. According to the official information of Mason Steamship, the pick-up location of Long Beach Port is located in the out-of-port storage yard (STE) 3.5 miles away from the terminal, and the pick-up location of the Oakland port is located at Pier 63 or 0.5 miles away from the terminal. There is no need to make an appointment for each of the lockers and the lockers. Therefore, the general cargo can be picked up the next day after arriving at the port.

Matson overtime ships usually dock at Pier A for unloading. This wharf is a joint venture between Matson Shipping, MSC and Yixing Clipper, which is a public wharf. Therefore, the unloading efficiency of the overtime ship of Mason docked at this terminal is relatively low. When the number of ships at the terminal is large, there is even a queue to wait for the port.

How to quickly distinguish between Mason's regular ships and overtime ships?

Look at the route code. The code of the main ship of Mason is CLX, and the code of the overtime ship is CLX+.

The CLX+ departed from Shanghai on Thursday to the Port of Long Beach on an 11-day voyage, and from Ningbo to the Port of Long Beach on a 13-day voyage.

There is also a peak season overtime express, namely CCX. It takes 12 days for CCX to sail from Shanghai to Oakland Port, and it takes 14 days to sail from Ningbo to Oakland Port. Generally, ships stop at Oakland Port for 2-3 days and leave, and then go directly to Long Beach Public Port, with a 1-day voyage. Because of the stopover in Auckland, the voyage between Shanghai and Long Beach will be 2-3 days longer than CCX and CLX+.

The transportation time between the main ship and the overtime ship will be about 4-6 working days. If there is no great requirement for the transportation time of the goods, you can also choose the overtime ship. Of course, it is better if there are other shipping companies. The shipping channel is also optional.

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A Simple Guide to Dock Receipts

What is a dock receipt?
What is a dock receipt?

What is a dock receipt?

A receipt from a warehouse supervisor or port official certifying that the freight company has received the goods. Terminal receipts are used to transfer responsibility when export items are shipped by a domestic carrier to the port of shipment and by an international carrier to the destination. Terminal receipts are usually prepared by the freight forwarder or shipper.

On the terminal receipt, the authorized representative records the arrival of the cargo and provides information about the information received at the terminal. For liability purposes, the condition of the goods is also recorded. Any broken seals, damage to shipping crates, and other issues are recorded and discussed. A damages lawsuit in the case of lost, lost, stolen and damaged merchandise will require people to sift through receipts, bills of lading and other documents to see when the problem arose and who was responsible for shipping when the incident occurred.

Electronic Terminal Receipt

Many shippers offer electronic terminal receipts. Fill out and submit receipts using a computerized system, providing instant updates to anyone with access to the system. Electronic terminal receipts can also be printed out for your records and signed with an electronic authentication key to indicate the official signature of the authorized representative. Electronic systems are heavily used in the shipping industry as many people want to be able to track their cargo in real time.

Once the terminal receipt is signed, the carrier will be responsible for what happens to the cargo during storage at the terminal and before it is transferred to another location. If the load requires special handling, such as climate-controlled storage, this is noted and arrangements are made to ensure it is safe and secure. Guards are usually stationed at the dock to monitor traffic, with the aim of preventing theft and other losses. If a problem does occur while the shipment is at the terminal, the carrier may cover the cost of replacement or repair.

Many companies involved in the shipping industry offer standardized dock receipt forms that people can also generate themselves. When examining such documents, it is important to note who signed it and to read the details in the document carefully to confirm that it is accurate and complete. Questions or concerns should be addressed immediately.

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Simple guide to Warehouse receipt

Shot of a young man using a digital tablet while working in a warehouse
Shot of a young man using a digital tablet while working in a warehouse

Meaning of warehouse receipt

A warehouse receipt is a form of document used in the futures market to ensure the quality and quantity of a specific commodity stored in an approved facility. Warehouse receipts are part of the processing of business transactions involving physically delivered futures contracts.

Instead of immediately moving the actual goods under the contract, the warehouse receipt is used to settle the futures contract. In the case of precious metals, a warehouse receipt can also be called a vault receipt.

Warehouse receipts can be transferable or non-transferable.

Negotiable warehouse receipt

Negotiable warehouse receipts specify that the goods can be delivered to the document holder, which means they can be used as collateral for a loan. If the borrower defaults, the lender takes over the warehouse receipt and can sell the goods for payment of the loan.

Non-negotiable warehouse receipt

A non-negotiable warehouse receipt specifies to whom the goods should be delivered.

How to use warehouse receipt?

Stored goods cannot be delivered without a receipt.

Warehouse receipts are used to settle futures contracts. A vault receipt is an example of a warehouse receipt, but it is for metal. Vault receipts show ownership of precious metals stored in warehouses, banks and other approved facilities.

Warehouse receipts are used for stored goods that will be delivered or used at a later date. They are called physically delivered commodities. Physically delivered commodities are used in the production and manufacture of many commodities.

Tracking physical inventory is a critical process for future contracts. Inventory of goods must be registered with the designated authority and must be inspected and certified before it can be used in the future market.

When to use warehouse receipts?

Warehouse receipts are typically used when a seller signs a contract with a manufacturer to purchase some item that is not in stock, and then uses the warehouse receipt to collect the product at the warehouse.

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What is the sea waybill in sea freight?

A container ship passes beneath a suspension bridge as it departs for Europe.
A container ship passes beneath a suspension bridge as it departs for Europe.

Sea ​​waybill

A sea waybill is a contract of carriage and proof of receipt of the goods for carriage. It is used when the exporter decides to release title to the goods. The goods can be delivered to the claimant identified in the documents. It is also known as the "Express Release Bill of Lading" or "Straight Bill of Lading".
The sea waybill is only for proof and does not confer title to the goods (non-transferable). After loading, the exporter will receive a sea waybill for reference. No other documentation was presented to the carrier; the cargo was released as soon as it arrived at the port.

Negotiable V Non-Negotiable Documents

A negotiable document or instrument allows the holder to transfer title to the goods to a third party. Usually, there are two parties to this assignment - the indorser and the endorsee.
The original bill of lading can be changed hands by endorsement, and the endorser (the original owner of the goods) transfers the ownership of the goods to the endorsee (the new owner of the goods agreed by both parties).
Goods are shipped and delivered to the party holding the original, endorsed bill of lading.
A non-negotiable instrument specifies a single party as the owner, and that ownership cannot be endorsed to a third party. In this case, the goods are shipped to the party originally designated.
An endorsement must be signed by the endorser or bearer on the front or back of the bill to be valid. The transaction is complete when the instrument is delivered to the endorsee in whose name it transfers title.

Inspections at commercial transport dock
Inspections at commercial transport dock

Issue a sea waybill

Ocean bills of lading are usually made in triplicate - the original and the second to the shipper or consignor and the third to the consignee. The consignor sends the original to the consignee for customs clearance and receives the goods to his warehouse.

A sea waybill is a non-negotiable document that is released by telex or courier for easy and fast customs clearance of goods.

How to apply for ocean bill of lading?

If you want to ship your products immediately by ocean service, then it is recommended that you use a sea waybill.
You need to apply for the ocean bill of lading by writing an application.
Some important information must be placed on the app.

Vessel/Container Information
Shipping Port/Unloading Information
cargo description
Shipper Name
Consignee name

You can request a sea waybill by filling in the correct information in the application form.
You need to mention that you understand the terms and conditions of the ocean bill of lading.
You must abide by the terms and conditions.
The most important thing is that Seaway bill is not the title of the file, so you can't transfer the bill to a third
The best thing is that the consignee does not need any documentation at the port of discharge.
The carrier is responsible for customs clearance.

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Amazon FBA warehouse vs third-party overseas warehouse

At present, many e-commerce platforms and export companies are deploying overseas logistics systems by building "overseas warehouses". The construction of overseas warehouses enables export enterprises to send goods in batches to foreign warehouses to achieve local sales and local distribution in China. For cross-border sellers, you can choose the Amazon FBA delivery mode, or you can choose the third-party overseas warehouse delivery mode.

Warehouse
Warehouse

Two overseas warehouses PK

Amazon FBA warehouse

The service provided by the FBA warehouse is impeccable. The platform has mature development, abundant capital and high degree of informatization. However, the storage capacity is limited, and the warehousing cost and the processing cost of slow-moving products are relatively expensive.

Third-party overseas warehouse

Arranged by a third-party logistics company, the selection range is wide, and the sales platform is not limited, but there are many participating sellers, and there is no consistent standard for service quality.

When looking for overseas warehouses, new and old sellers should not look for overseas warehouses without formal legal operation procedures, not subject to the certification and supervision of relevant functional departments, small overseas warehouses, imperfect systems, immature related services, and unreasonable low-price strategies. .

What is the difference between them?

Shot of a young man using a digital tablet while working in a warehouse
Shot of a young man using a digital tablet while working in a warehouse

Service difference

FBA does not provide customs clearance services

Some overseas warehouses provide customs clearance services, and some also include tax payment and delivery to the warehouse.

Warehousing Product Requirements

FBA does not provide assembly services, and requires sellers to affix the outer box label and product label before entering the warehouse. If the product label is found to be damaged, it will be returned for refurbishment.

Overseas warehouses will provide sorting and assembly services before products are put on the shelves.

Return

Amazon supports unconditional returns for buyers, and FBA warehouses do not conduct any evaluation of returned products and do not charge buyers any fees. Even if the returned product has no quality issues, Amazon will not resell the product to other buyers.

As for overseas warehouses, if the returned product is not a quality problem, it can be repackaged by the seller and then sold.

Choose

Amazon FBA warehouse has certain restrictions on the size, weight and category of products, so the choice is biased towards small, high and high-quality products

Overseas warehouses have a wider range of choices than FBA warehouses. This means that products that can enter Amazon FBA warehouses must be able to enter third-party overseas warehouses, but products that can enter third-party overseas warehouses may not be able to enter Amazon FBA warehouses.

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Shipping from China to Amazon FBA

This is probably one of the most common questions I hear right now: How do I ship my shipments from China to Amazon FBA?

While it's not terribly difficult to ship products from China to an Amazon warehouse, it's also slightly more complicated than requiring your supplier to put a UPS label on the product and send it to a single Amazon warehouse. In this article, I will discuss the different ways to send products to an Amazon FBA fulfillment center.

 The Amazon logo seen at Amazon campus in Palo Alto, California. 
 The Amazon logo seen at Amazon campus in Palo Alto, California. 

Your choice: Direct to FBA or with a third party logistics company (3PL)

Shipping your products to Amazon FBA really boils down to two options: you can ship your items directly from China to an Amazon FBA warehouse, or you can ship to yourself or a 3PL before shipping to Amazon FBA.

1. Shipping directly from China to Amazon FBA - Pros and Cons

Pros – China to Amazon FBA

  • Faster shipping time. The time for the product to arrive at the warehouse is greatly reduced. The easier it is for your product to get to the warehouse, the faster you can start selling on Amazon.
  • Save the middleman cost. You can save yourself the trouble of paying someone to check your product.

Weaknesses - Challenges

  • Amazon requires products to be shipped to different warehouses rather than a centralized location.
  • Shipping and duties must be paid to Amazon prior to arrival.
  • Products must meet the shipping and packaging and shipping requirements and standards established by Amazon.

The biggest advantage of dropshipping from China to Amazon is that it is faster and cheaper. If you ship directly from China, you can usually save 1-2 weeks of shipping time. You'll also eliminate hundreds or thousands of dollars in 3PL costs per shipment, depending on size.

The most annoying thing about shipping directly to Amazon is that depending on your product type, there is a good chance that Amazon will require you to ship your items to multiple FCs (fulfillment centers). This is especially true for bulky items.

Why use multiple FCs and how to avoid it?

Amazon typically requires you to ship bulky items to multiple FCs and/or if you mix shipments with items that require/don't prep.

How can you avoid shipping to multiple FCs?

  • Avoid combining oversized and standard-sized items
  • Avoid merging shipments that require preparation and those that don't
  • Turn on inventory placement
  • Using Amazon Dragon Boat (Amazon Global Fulfillment)

Unfortunately, if you're shipping oversized items, you may be stuck with multiple FC shipments, and it's difficult to ship directly to Amazon without opening the inventory placement.

2. The product can be shipped directly from China to yourself or a third-party intermediary

Amazon prime boxes and delivered to a front door of residential building during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amazon prime boxes and delivered to a front door of residential building during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The benefits of using a middleman

  • Products are shipped from China in consolidated form.
  • You can check to make sure the product meets the quality requirements
  • Sales strategy still not disclosed to Chinese suppliers
  • Shipments are less likely to be rejected by FBA

Disadvantages of using a middleman

  • You have to pay someone to do it for you. or trouble doing it yourself
  • Shipments take longer to reach FBA
  • Need to do more with your product

You can simply ship the goods from China directly to yourself or use a third-party logistics company (3PL). 3PL will receive your shipment from China, then store it or ship it from you to Amazon. In addition to the other advantages of this shipping method, you can now use an Amazon-partnered carrier for small or less-than-truckload shipping, and it's very cheap.

In fact, using 3PL between the two is advantageous in almost every way, except time and money. These are all very important factors.

3PL may take 2-5 days to receive your inventory and prepare it. The shipping time from your 3PL to the designated Amazon FC also takes a few days. So more or less, using a middleman will add at least 1-2 weeks of delivery time to Amazon FBA.

When is there a middleman shipping?

In general, finding a middleman can be helpful in the following situations

  • This is the first shipment from China. Or you're just running a business.
  • Subscribe to FBA for the first time - China Amazon Fba
  • Consolidated shipments from China can help save some money if you're on a tight budget

Checklist: Sellers and Suppliers

Make sure you don't forget anything important when shipping to Amazon FBA.
In this way, you can use the following two checklists made for sellers and suppliers.

Seller List:

  • Check supplier's incoterms, unit price and MOQ (e.g. EXW, FOB, DDP, etc.)
  • Check the quantity of the order (pieces, components, etc.)?
  • Make sure you know the exact size and weight. Check with your supplier how many cartons there are and their total volume.

Which shipping method should you choose?

  • Calculate the shipping cost per unit by dividing the quote you get by the number of units.
  • Do you need storage services? (it will affect your unit cost)?
  • Build your list (no optimization needed, just get started) to be able to download your FNSKU and make it available to your facility.
  • Arrange a production date with the manufacturer. Sign a contract or agreement that mentions additional charges in case of delay.
  • Arrange pre-shipment controls with the inspection company. Enter into a contract or agreement that includes additional costs in the event of control failure.
  • Provide your suppliers with design samples for any desired customization of the product or its packaging. You may have previously received templates from suppliers.
  • Provide your supplier with the appropriate care label, country of origin label, or any other required label that must be included on the package.
  • Be sure to include carton markings. These are the text on the carton that mentions the country of origin, weight (lbs and kilograms), carton dimensions (cm and inches), number of units, and any safety
  • information on one side. On the other hand, the following information must be displayed: company name, product type, general information and destination.
  • Make sure you use the correct HS code to avoid hassles with customs.

Supplier list

  • The size of the carton cannot exceed 63.5 cm.
  • 6 kg is the maximum weight.
  • A carton can contain up to 150 units (one unit: the item itself and all components in its final packaging).
  • The FNSKU barcode must be on a white background.
  • Arrange a date with the inspection company, a date for pre-shipment control. Failed controls can turn into penalties, such as re-inspection costs at the expense of the factory.
  • Make sure any plastic bags carry a suffocation warning.
  • Make sure any type of label is spelled correctly.
  • Please provide the company with the exact production completion date. There may be some penalties for late completion.
  • The packing list and any commercial invoice must be provided to the company as early as possible.
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Operation process of nitrous oxide export by sea

What is Nitrous Oxide?

Nitrous oxide belongs to category 2.2 dangerous goods
Nitrous oxide belongs to dangerous goods

Nitrous oxide (nitrous oxide) is an inorganic substance with the chemical formula N2O. Also known as nitrous oxide, a colorless and sweet gas, it is an oxidant that can support combustion under certain conditions (same as oxygen, because nitrous oxide can be decomposed into nitrogen and oxygen at high temperature), but it is stable at room temperature and has a slight Anesthetic effect, and can cause people to laugh.

Laughing gas does not currently belong to the scope of drugs in Chinese law, but it is almost equivalent to the category of drugs in China's judicial practice.

Nitrous oxide has a wide range of uses in commercial, medical and aerospace industries

Burner

The modified vehicle using the nitrogen-oxygen acceleration system sends nitrous oxide into the engine, and when heated, it is decomposed into nitrogen and oxygen, which improves the combustion rate of the engine and increases the speed. Oxygen has a combustion-supporting effect and accelerates the combustion of fuel.

Rocket oxidizer

Nitrous oxide can be used as a rocket oxidizer. This is advantageous over other oxidants because it is non-toxic, stable at room temperature, easy to store and relatively safe to fly. The second benefit is that it can be easily broken down into breathable air.

Medicine

Nitrous oxide for medical anesthesia
Nitrous oxide for medical anesthesia

Due to the poor effect of general anesthesia, it is often used in combination with halothane, methoxyflurane, ether or intravenous general anesthesia. Less used now. N2O is used for anesthesia, without irritation to the respiratory tract, and without damage to the functions of important organs such as the heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys. Without any biotransformation or degradation in the body, most of it is still excreted with the original drug with exhalation, and only a small amount evaporates from the skin without accumulation. It only takes 30s to 40s to inhale into the body to produce analgesia. The analgesic effect is strong and the anesthesia effect is weak. The recipient is in a awake state (instead of anesthesia), avoiding the complications of general anesthesia, and recovering quickly after surgery.

How to export nitrous oxide in China?

Nitrous oxide belongs to category 2.2 dangerous goods, so the export must be declared for export in strict accordance with the formal channel booking. Dangerous goods are generally divided into 1-9 categories, and the smaller the number, the higher the risk factor. Then one of your goods needs to provide a complete corresponding dangerous goods certificate when exporting, and your packaging must be packaged in accordance with the relevant UN number regulations, and it must be sent to the warehouse. It is delivered to the warehouse by a vehicle qualified for dangerous goods.

What documents are required when shipping nitrous oxide：

1: MSDS

It is a comprehensive regulatory document on the characteristics of chemicals provided by chemical production, trade and sales enterprises to downstream customers and the public as required by law.

2: Dangerous package certificate

The dangerous package certificate mainly includes the performance list and the use certificate. The performance list is relatively simple. Generally, manufacturers who can make regular packaging can provide it. However, the use certificate is more complicated.

3: Booking Power of Attorney

There must be detailed sending and receiving information, product name, piece hair information, etc.

4: Customs declaration information

A set of customs declaration materials includes: packing list, fp, contract, customs declaration form, proxy declaration power of attorney and declaration elements + commodity inspection

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4 time limits for foreign trade export tax rebate

Export enterprises should pay special attention to the declaration procedures and the concept of time when handling export tax rebates to avoid losses. When exporting tax rebates, export enterprises should pay attention to the following four time limits:

One is "30 days"

After foreign trade enterprises purchase import and export goods, they should promptly obtain special VAT invoices or ordinary invoices from the supplying enterprises, which are VAT invoices for anti-counterfeiting tax and tax control, and must go through the certification procedures within 30 days from the date of invoicing.

The second is "90 days"

Foreign trade enterprises must go through the export tax rebate declaration procedures within 90 days from the date of export declaration of goods, and production enterprises must go through tax exemption and deduction declaration procedures within three months from the date of declaration of goods for export.

The third is "180 days"

Export enterprises must provide the local competent tax refund department with the verification form of export foreign exchange receipts (except for forward foreign exchange receipts) within 180 days from the date of export declaration.

The fourth is "3 months"

If the paper tax refund certificate for export goods of an export enterprise is missing or the contents are incorrectly filled in, and it can be reissued or changed according to relevant regulations, the export enterprise may apply to the tax refund department for an extension of the declaration of tax refund (exemption) for export goods within the declaration period. , the application can be extended for 3 months.

Tax classification and attached materials of tax refund (exemption) for export goods

According to the current tax system, the two types of tax refund (exemption) for export goods in my country are value-added tax and consumption tax within the scope of turnover tax (also known as indirect tax).
The tax refund (exemption) for export goods is the value-added tax and consumption tax that have been paid in all aspects of domestic production and circulation of export goods.

Keywords: turnover tax

It generally refers to the so-called tax on items characterized by commodities. As far as my country's current tax system is concerned, turnover tax includes value-added tax, business tax, consumption tax, land value-added tax, customs duties and some local industrial and commercial taxes.

Materials for export tax rebate:

1. Customs declaration. The customs declaration form is a document filled in by the import and export enterprise to go through the declaration procedures to the customs when the goods are imported or exported, so that the customs can check and release the goods based on this.
2. Export sales invoice. This is the document filled out by the export enterprise according to the sales contract signed with the export buyer. It is the main document for foreign purchases, and it is also the basis for the accounting department of the export enterprise to record the sales revenue of export products.
3. Purchase invoice. The main purpose of providing purchase invoices is to determine the supplier, product name, measurement unit, and quantity of export products, whether it is the sales price of the manufacturer, so as to divide and calculate the purchase cost.
4. Foreign exchange settlement bill or foreign exchange receipt notice.
5. For the self-made products directly exported or entrusted to export by the manufacturer, if the settlement is based on the CIF price, the export cargo waybill and export insurance policy should also be attached.
6. Contract Information. Enterprises that have the business of processing re-exported products with imported materials shall also submit the contract number, date, name and quantity of imported materials and parts, name of re-exported products, cost of imported materials and various taxes paid to the tax authorities. amount, etc.
7. Product tax certificate.
8. Proof that the export proceeds have been written off.
9. Other materials related to export tax rebates.

General trade export goods tax refund method

At present, the tax refund methods for foreign-invested enterprises export goods include "first levy and then refund" and "exemption, credit, and refund" tax.

"Tax first and then refund" means that the goods exported by production enterprises by themselves or by entrusted agents shall be taxed at the tax rate stipulated in the Interim Value-Added Tax Regulations, and then the tax authorities in charge of export tax rebates shall conduct tax rebates within the national export tax rebate plan. Approval of tax refund according to the specified tax refund rate.

Tax basis

The tax refund amount shall be calculated according to the FOB price of the current export goods multiplied by the exchange rate in RMB.

"FOB" (written as FOB price in English) is the FOB price at the port of shipment, but this FOB price is a symbolic price, that is, the seller will hand over the necessary shipping documents to the buyer to collect the payment according to the contract, and the risks of the buyer and the seller are divided. All are limited by the loading of goods on the ship. Therefore, the FOB price is for the buyer to be responsible for chartering and booking space, and to apply for insurance to pay the transportation and insurance premiums.

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Vietnam accelerates container production to compete with China

Chinese factories now account for more than 96% of the world's dry container and 100% of the reefer container market, and Vietnam is joining the fray and is providing the world with a new container export destination.

Vietnam's Hoa Phat Group, Southeast Asia's largest steelmaker, is making a foray into container manufacturing.
It sees potential synergies with its core steel production business.
Hoa Phat started construction of its plant Hoa Phat Container Manufacturing in Vung Tau province in December and is expected to be operational by the end of this year with an annual production capacity of 500,000 TEUs, all using steel produced in-house.
Two South Korean companies - Seojin Systems and Ace Engineering - have also built container factories in northern Vietnam, which are expected to be operational later this year.

Hefa Group: Plans to supply containers to the market in the fourth quarter

Nguyen Manh Tuan, vice chairman of Hoa Phat Group, said: "Shipping containers are part of the Hoa Phat company ecosystem, and Hoa Phat started building the container manufacturing plant amid a global shortage of shipping containers."

Hefa Group planned to start construction of the factory in June 2021, but due to the impact of the fourth wave of the new crown epidemic, the project was officially launched in November 2021, five months later than planned.

But after 3 months of construction, 5 workshops, with a total construction area of ​​nearly 7 hectares, began to erect columns. On February 22, 2022, the construction of the first truss of workshop 5 was completed.

Vu Duc Sinh, head of the container manufacturing division of Hoa Fatt Group, said the first machines and equipment at the plant are expected to arrive this month and construction will be fully completed by April. The construction of the factory is accelerating. There are 3-5 contractors on the construction site, who distribute the projects equally and strive to complete the capital construction within 6 months from the date of commencement of construction. We want to build factories as soon as possible to take advantage of the shortage.

In Vietnam, Hoa Phat was the first container manufacturer. Tuan explained that the high price of weathering hot rolled coil steel used to make containers would cost the company if imported, and we at Hoa Phat can produce this steel.

The Hefa Group's container factory will be commissioned in the third quarter of 2022, and products will be brought to market from the fourth quarter of this year. The plant is expected to have a capacity of 200,000 TEU per year by the end of 2023.