What to Do If the Import Vehicle Customs Declaration is Lost?
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If the import vehicle customs declaration is lost, you need to apply for a reissue of the "Certificate of Imported Goods" and submit the following documents to the customs: 1. Application for reissuance of the "Certificate of Imported Goods"; 2. Copy of the lost "Certificate of Imported Goods" and necessary import documents; 3. Proof of filing a report with the public security department for the loss; 4. A lost notice published in a provincial or municipal newspaper; 5. Other documents deemed necessary by the customs. Below are the main functions of the "Customs Declaration": 1. For the shipper: It serves as proof that the carrier has confirmed the shipment. The carrier issues the shipping order, indicating that the shipping procedures have been completed and the carrier has agreed to transport the goods listed on the order. Once the shipping order is signed, the transportation contract is established. 2. For the customs: It is a document for customs supervision of export goods. The shipper uses the shipping order and other relevant documents to complete export customs clearance procedures. Once the customs approves the export, a customs release stamp is affixed to the shipping order. 3. For the carrier: It is an order for the carrier to notify the warehouse or loading vessel to receive and load the goods. The shipper delivers the shipping order along with the goods to the warehouse or vessel designated by the carrier. After the tally personnel load the goods according to the stowage plan, the actual quantity of goods loaded, the loading position, and the loading date are recorded on the shipping order, which is then kept by the vessel for reference.
Last time I helped a friend deal with the loss of the customs clearance document. For imported vehicles, the customs clearance document is equivalent to the vehicle's ID card, and losing it is indeed troublesome. The first step is to promptly go to the customs at the vehicle's registration location to apply for a loss report, filling out an application form for the 'Certificate of Imported Goods'. Next, you need to publish a loss statement in a provincial-level newspaper; my friend chose the local evening paper. After the newspaper publishes the statement, take the original newspaper, the owner's ID card, the vehicle registration certificate, and other materials back to the customs to apply for a replacement. The entire process took about two weeks, and during this time, we had to make three trips to the DMV to submit additional materials. During this period, it was impossible to process vehicle transactions or transfers, which almost delayed my friend's car sale plan. Therefore, it's best to scan and archive such important documents.
