Customs & Compliance
Why Oversized Shipments Get Held at Customs
Most holds come from documents that do not match the cargo. These checks belong before the shipment leaves China.
Oversized shipments rarely get held because of size. They get held because the paperwork does not match what customs sees in the container.
The usual causes
A commercial invoice describing goods in general terms, an HS classification that does not fit the actual product, or a declared value that does not match the transaction.
What to prepare
Describe the goods precisely, agree the HS code before booking, and make sure the packing list matches the crate marks and quantities.
Fix it before departure
Under DDP terms the seller carries clearance. Resolving classification and duty questions in China is far cheaper than resolving them at destination.
