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title: China Import & Export Setup | Align Entity, Trade & Compliance Planning
description: A planning review can consider the company’s business scope and trade role, plus any applicable customs, banking, foreign-exchange and logistics arrangements.
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Trade Compliance · China
# China Import & Export Setup Planning.
Plan a China import-export operating model around business scope, trade role, customs, banking, foreign-exchange and logistics questions. Confirm the route for your specific business before operational commitments are made.
Before starting import or export operations, review how the entity’s business scope and trade role connect with any applicable customs, banking, foreign-exchange and logistics arrangements.
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Free trade-readiness assessment
## Start your import/export license assessment.
Tell us your company status, business scope, product category, HS codes if available, import/export model and first-shipment timeline. Our team will assess the required registration route and respond within one business day.
Quick answer
## China import-export licence setup support.
A **China Import and Export License** is the common business term for the registrations and filings that allow a company in China to conduct international trade under its own name. For standard goods, this usually involves confirming the business scope, completing customs registration, obtaining China Electronic Port access, coordinating foreign exchange handling and preparing tax / export rebate workflows.
It is also commonly referred to as foreign trade operator filing, customs registration, import/export rights or import/export qualification. It is different from a product-specific import or export licence for controlled, restricted or regulated goods.
2–4 weeks.
Typical registration timeline
Customs.
Consignee / consignor record
E-port.
Electronic Port access
FX + VAT.
Foreign exchange and rebate readiness
Client feedback
## What our clients say.
Yiwu supply chain · Ireland exports · VAT refunds
> “Setting up in Yiwu was the right move for our supply chain, but selling to Ireland meant dealing with complex cross-border tax rules. Asomerit didn't just register the company; they guided us through the entire financial process—from setting up the corporate bank account to managing our invoices. Thanks to their expert advice on export tax rebates, we successfully claimed our VAT refunds, which added a solid 13% to our bottom line.”
**Chloe Bennett**Owner, Bennett Marketing
Why trade readiness matters
## A business license alone does not make a company trade-ready.
Many companies register a WFOE or trading company and assume they can start shipping goods immediately. In practice, import and export operations require customs, electronic port, foreign exchange, invoice and tax workflows to be ready before the first shipment moves.
01
### Customs clearance
Your company needs the right customs registration before it can import or export goods under its own name.
02
### Foreign exchange settlement
Bank and foreign exchange readiness must be coordinated before cross-border payments begin.
03
### Tax and export rebate workflow
Exporters need clean customs, invoice, fapiao, FX and bookkeeping records before rebate filing.
Who this is for
## Who needs China import/export setup?
Import/export setup is most relevant when a China entity needs to appear as importer or exporter of record, clear customs, settle trade payments or prepare for export VAT rebate.
T
### Trading and sourcing companies
For companies buying, selling, importing or exporting through a China entity — including sourcing and procurement businesses shipping to overseas customers under their own company name.
Trading + sourcing
M
### Manufacturers exporting from China
For factories or manufacturing WFOEs that export finished products or components.
Manufacturing export
V
### Companies preparing for export VAT rebate
For exporters that need clean customs, invoice, FX and bookkeeping records before claiming rebate.
VAT rebate
Scope distinction
## Company trade qualification is not the same as product-specific approval.
For standard trading activity, the first goal is to make the company legally able to import and export under its own name. Controlled or regulated products may require additional product-level licences, labels, registrations or approvals.
Company level
### Import/export qualification
General company-level trade readiness: business scope, customs registration, China Electronic Port, foreign exchange and tax workflows.
- **Business scope review or amendment** — confirm whether goods import/export, technology import/export or agency import/export is covered.
- **Customs consignee / consignor registration** — prepare the company customs record for future import/export declarations.
- **China Electronic Port access** — connect the company to declaration and trade-related systems.
- **Bank / FX coordination** — prepare the lawful cross-border settlement route before shipment payments begin.
Product level
### Product-specific licences
Some controlled or restricted products may require separate approvals based on product category, HS code, end use or regulatory list.
- **HS code / category check** — identify whether the product falls into controlled, restricted or inspection-sensitive categories.
- **Sector approvals** — food, cosmetics, medical products, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and dangerous goods may need extra steps.
- **Labels, filings or inspections** — some goods need product-level documents before customs clearance.
- **Shipment risk mapping** — check licence exposure before confirming contracts, logistics or first shipment dates.
Assessment requirements
## What we need to assess your import/export license route.
The right registration route depends on your company status, business scope, product category, customs workflow and export rebate plan.
| Requirement | What to prepare |
| --- | --- |
| China company status | Whether the WFOE / company is already registered, in progress or still being planned. |
| Business license scope | Whether the scope includes import/export of goods, technology import/export or agency import/export. |
| Corporate bank account | Whether the company has an active RMB account and foreign exchange handling route. |
| Product category | Goods to be imported or exported, including regulated categories such as food, cosmetics, medical, chemicals or dual-use items. |
| HS code | HS code if available; otherwise product description, material, use and technical specification. |
| Customs contact / operator | Internal staff, customs broker or external operator responsible for declarations. |
| Export VAT rebate plan | Whether the business expects to apply for export VAT rebate. |
| First shipment timeline | Target date, port, supplier/customer countries and whether urgent clearance is expected. |
How the setup works
## A five-step framework from scope check to trade readiness.
We review the company first, then coordinate customs, Electronic Port, foreign exchange and export rebate readiness before shipment planning.
01
#### Business scope review or amendment
Confirm whether the business license includes goods import/export, technology import/export or agency import/export. If not, amend the business scope before trade registration starts.
02
#### Customs consignee and consignor registration
Register the company with China Customs as a consignee / consignor and obtain the customs registration record needed for declarations.
03
#### China Electronic Port Card / access
Apply for China Electronic Port access so the company can use customs, inspection, foreign exchange and declaration-related systems.
04
#### Foreign exchange registration / bank coordination
Coordinate foreign exchange handling with the bank so the company can settle cross-border trade payments.
05
#### Export VAT rebate and tax workflow preparation
If the business exports goods, prepare the tax, invoice, bookkeeping and customs documentation workflow needed for export VAT rebate.
Trade-readiness outputs
## What you receive after import/export setup.
The final output is a company that is prepared for customs, Electronic Port access, foreign exchange handling and export rebate workflows — not just a document.
✓
### Customs registration and export VAT rebate readiness
Company customs record / consignee and consignor setup for future import/export declarations — including export rebate filing readiness where the company exports eligible goods and has the right tax / invoice workflow.
✓
### China Electronic Port access
Electronic Port Card / access for customs, declaration and trade-related systems.
✓
### Foreign exchange handling route
Bank-side foreign exchange coordination for lawful cross-border trade settlement.
Service routes
## Support options for different import/export setups.
We do not publish a one-size-fits-all price because the route depends on company status, business scope, product category, bank readiness and whether regulated goods or VAT rebate planning are involved.
Route 1
### Existing China company
For companies already registered in China that need to add import/export capability — including business scope amendment if the existing scope does not cover trade activities.
- Business scope check / amendment
- Customs registration
- Electronic Port access
- Foreign exchange coordination
- Export rebate readiness review
[Check your setup →](https://asomerit.com/import-export-license-application#contact-form)
Route 2
### New trading WFOE + import/export setup
For foreign investors who still need to register a China company before starting import/export.
- Trading WFOE setup planning
- Business scope design
- Bank account preparation
- Import/export registration route
- Tax and bookkeeping workflow
[Plan trading WFOE setup →](https://asomerit.com/import-export-license-application#contact-form)
Route 3
### Regulated product review
For food, cosmetics, medical products, chemicals, dangerous goods, dual-use items or other controlled goods.
- Product category review
- HS code / control check
- Additional licence or approval mapping
- Customs and compliance risk assessment
[Ask about regulated goods →](https://asomerit.com/import-export-license-application#contact-form)
First shipment readiness
## The real test is whether your first shipment can move smoothly.
Import/export registration should be connected to the practical documents, people and workflows needed when the first shipment is ready to move.
01 Declaration
### Customs broker / declaration workflow
Confirm who will declare the goods, what documents are needed and whether the company can appear as importer/exporter of record.
[Review declaration workflow →](https://asomerit.com/import-export-license-application#contact-form)
02 Invoices
### Invoice and fapiao workflow
Prepare commercial invoices, packing lists, VAT invoices and bookkeeping records before trade begins.
[Align bookkeeping →](https://asomerit.com/bookkeeping?hsLang=en)
03 Settlement
### Bank and FX settlement
Confirm how payments will be collected or paid, what transaction documents the bank will request and whether FX settlement is ready.
[Review banking route →](https://asomerit.com/china-bank-account-opening?hsLang=en)
Export VAT rebate readiness
## If you export goods, plan VAT rebate before the first shipment.
Export VAT rebate is not automatic. It depends on the exporter structure, goods category, customs record, invoice trail, foreign exchange record and tax setup.
□
### Exporter status
Confirm whether the company is a trading exporter or manufacturing exporter before the first shipment.
□
### Document chain
Match customs declaration, commercial invoice, VAT invoice, payment and bookkeeping records.
□
### Rebate risk check
Identify missing documents, wrong HS codes, inconsistent records or delayed foreign exchange settlement before filing.
**Not sure whether your export setup is rebate-ready?** [Tell us about your trade flow →](https://asomerit.com/import-export-license-application#contact-form)
Related services
## Services that connect with import/export readiness.
Import/export setup usually connects with company registration, banking, bookkeeping, Hong Kong structuring, food licensing and work visa planning.
### [Company setup WFOE Registration For companies that still need a China entity before applying for import/export setup. Learn more →](https://asomerit.com/wfoe-registration?hsLang=en)
### [Banking China Corporate Bank Account Opening For companies that need RMB and foreign exchange payment capability before trading. Learn more →](https://asomerit.com/china-bank-account-opening?hsLang=en)
### [Accounting Bookkeeping and Tax Filing For trading companies that need customs documents, invoices, FX records and monthly filings aligned. Learn more →](https://asomerit.com/bookkeeping?hsLang=en)
### [Trading structure Hong Kong Incorporation For export traders using Hong Kong for overseas contracts and a Mainland entity for operations. Learn more →](https://asomerit.com/hong-kong-incorporation?hsLang=en)
### [Food sector Food Operation License For food import, distribution or sales cases that require additional sector-specific approval. Learn more →](https://asomerit.com/food-operation-license-application?hsLang=en)
### [Visa China Work Visa For founders or trade managers relocating to China to operate the trading company. Learn more →](https://asomerit.com/china-work-visa?hsLang=en)
### [TAX Export Tax Rebate Support After your I&E licence is issued — VAT refund preparation, HS code review, customs data and VAT fapiao reconciliation for export rebate filing. Learn more →](https://asomerit.com/china-import-export-tax-rebate?hsLang=en)
### [DOCUMENTS Document Authentication Notarisation, apostille and certified translation for foreign documents in your trading WFOE setup and customs registration. Learn more →](https://asomerit.com/china-document-authentication-apostille?hsLang=en)
### [PEOPLE Payroll & Social Insurance Monthly salary, IIT withholding and social insurance setup for your trading team. Learn more →](https://asomerit.com/china-hiring-support?hsLang=en)
Guides and analysis
## Guides for import/export setup, Trading WFOEs and VAT rebate.
Use these guides to understand import/export registration, Trading WFOE setup, export VAT rebate and broader WFOE planning.
### [Import/export guide How to Apply for an Import/Export License in China Learn the key steps for business scope, customs registration, Electronic Port and export rebate readiness. Read guide →](https://asomerit.com/blog/how-to-apply-import-export-license-china?hsLang=en)
### [Trading WFOE How to Register a Trading WFOE in China Understand the company setup route for businesses that need to import, export or trade goods in China. Read guide →](https://asomerit.com/blog/how-to-register-trading-wfoe-in-china?hsLang=en)
### [VAT rebate How Export VAT Rebate Works in China See how customs records, VAT invoices, foreign exchange and bookkeeping connect to rebate claims. Read guide →](https://asomerit.com/blog/how-export-vat-rebate-works-in-china?hsLang=en)
### [WFOE setup WFOE Setup Guide for Foreign Investors Review the broader Mainland company setup route if your import/export setup starts with a new WFOE. Read guide →](https://asomerit.com/blog/wfoe-setup-guidance?hsLang=en)
FAQs
## Frequently asked questions about China import/export license setup.
You have questions, and Asomerit has answers. If your question is not covered, let us know., just [let us know](https://asomerit.com/contact?hsLang=en).
What is a China Import and Export License?+
A China Import and Export License is the common business term for the registrations and filings that allow a company in China to conduct international trade under its own name. For standard goods, this usually involves business scope review, customs registration, China Electronic Port access, foreign exchange coordination and tax / export rebate workflows.
Is an import/export license a single certificate?+
Not usually. In practice, import/export readiness is a set of registrations, filings and system access steps. The exact documents or records can vary by location, company status and trade model.
Does every WFOE need an import/export license?+
No. A WFOE that only provides services may not need import/export setup. A trading WFOE, manufacturing exporter, sourcing company or company that imports / exports under its own name usually needs the relevant trade registration route.
Can a company start importing or exporting immediately after WFOE registration?+
A business license alone is usually not enough. The company may still need business scope confirmation, customs consignee / consignor registration, Electronic Port access, foreign exchange coordination and tax workflow preparation before the first shipment.
What business scope is required for import/export activities?+
The business scope should normally cover goods import/export, technology import/export or agency import/export where relevant. If the current business license does not cover trade activities, a business scope amendment may be needed before registration starts.
What documents are needed for customs registration and Electronic Port access?+
Typical information includes the business license, company seal, legal representative information, operator details, bank information, product information, HS codes if available and contact details for customs or declaration workflows.
How long does import/export license setup take?+
A typical registration timeline is around 2 to 4 weeks once company documents and scope requirements are ready. Product-specific approvals, business scope amendments, bank coordination or regulated goods can extend the timeline.
Can the company trade through any port in China after setup?+
Once properly registered, a company can usually conduct import/export operations through Chinese ports, subject to customs declaration requirements, product controls, port-specific procedures and the correct logistics documentation.
Do food, cosmetics, medical products or dual-use goods need extra approvals?+
They may. Product-specific licensing, inspection, registration, labelling or controlled-goods approvals can apply depending on HS code, product category, end use and regulatory list. Company-level trade qualification does not replace those approvals.
How is export VAT rebate connected to import/export setup?+
Export VAT rebate depends on more than customs registration. The company needs consistent customs declarations, VAT invoices, foreign exchange records, bookkeeping records and tax filings before a rebate claim can be prepared.
## Make your China trading company customs-ready.
From business scope review and customs registration to Electronic Port access, foreign exchange coordination, export VAT rebate preparation and first-shipment readiness — Asomerit helps foreign-invested companies build an import/export setup that can actually operate.
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"text" : "A China Import and Export License is the common business term for the registrations and filings that allow a company in China to conduct international trade under its own name. For standard goods, this usually involves business scope review, customs registration, China Electronic Port access, foreign exchange coordination and tax / export rebate workflows."
},
"name" : "What is a China Import and Export License?"
}, {
"@type" : "Question",
"acceptedAnswer" : {
"@type" : "Answer",
"text" : "Not usually. In practice, import/export readiness is a set of registrations, filings and system access steps. The exact documents or records can vary by location, company status and trade model."
},
"name" : "Is an import/export license a single certificate?"
}, {
"@type" : "Question",
"acceptedAnswer" : {
"@type" : "Answer",
"text" : "No. A WFOE that only provides services may not need import/export setup. A trading WFOE, manufacturing exporter, sourcing company or company that imports / exports under its own name usually needs the relevant trade registration route."
},
"name" : "Does every WFOE need an import/export license?"
}, {
"@type" : "Question",
"acceptedAnswer" : {
"@type" : "Answer",
"text" : "A business license alone is usually not enough. The company may still need business scope confirmation, customs consignee / consignor registration, Electronic Port access, foreign exchange coordination and tax workflow preparation before the first shipment."
},
"name" : "Can a company start importing or exporting immediately after WFOE registration?"
}, {
"@type" : "Question",
"acceptedAnswer" : {
"@type" : "Answer",
"text" : "The business scope should normally cover goods import/export, technology import/export or agency import/export where relevant. If the current business license does not cover trade activities, a business scope amendment may be needed before registration starts."
},
"name" : "What business scope is required for import/export activities?"
}, {
"@type" : "Question",
"acceptedAnswer" : {
"@type" : "Answer",
"text" : "Typical information includes the business license, company seal, legal representative information, operator details, bank information, product information, HS codes if available and contact details for customs or declaration workflows."
},
"name" : "What documents are needed for customs registration and Electronic Port access?"
}, {
"@type" : "Question",
"acceptedAnswer" : {
"@type" : "Answer",
"text" : "A typical registration timeline is around 2 to 4 weeks once company documents and scope requirements are ready. Product-specific approvals, business scope amendments, bank coordination or regulated goods can extend the timeline."
},
"name" : "How long does import/export license setup take?"
}, {
"@type" : "Question",
"acceptedAnswer" : {
"@type" : "Answer",
"text" : "Once properly registered, a company can usually conduct import/export operations through Chinese ports, subject to customs declaration requirements, product controls, port-specific procedures and the correct logistics documentation."
},
"name" : "Can the company trade through any port in China after setup?"
}, {
"@type" : "Question",
"acceptedAnswer" : {
"@type" : "Answer",
"text" : "They may. Product-specific licensing, inspection, registration, labelling or controlled-goods approvals can apply depending on HS code, product category, end use and regulatory list. Company-level trade qualification does not replace those approvals."
},
"name" : "Do food, cosmetics, medical products or dual-use goods need extra approvals?"
}, {
"@type" : "Question",
"acceptedAnswer" : {
"@type" : "Answer",
"text" : "Export VAT rebate depends on more than customs registration. The company needs consistent customs declarations, VAT invoices, foreign exchange records, bookkeeping records and tax filings before a rebate claim can be prepared."
},
"name" : "How is export VAT rebate connected to import/export setup?"
} ]
}
```