Repair

Repair in foreign trade refers to the process of shipping exported or imported goods back to the original production site or a designated repair point for repair, and then re-exporting or re-importing them. It is common for mechanical, electronic, and other products that require repair due to quality issues, damage, or customer requests. Repair involves customs supervision and typically requires import/export declaration as 'goods for repair', providing repair agreements, original export customs declaration forms, and other documents, and may require a deposit. Unlike 'return shipment', which means goods are returned without being re-shipped, repair involves temporary import/export, and the goods must be re-shipped after repair. Notes: The repair period is generally 6 months and can be extended upon application; if parts are replaced after repair, they must be declared truthfully; the responsibility for repair costs (such as repair fees and freight) must be clearly specified in the contract. Additionally, repair may affect tax refunds, so it is necessary to communicate with tax authorities in advance. Proper use of the repair term helps ensure compliant operations and avoid customs penalties and tax risks.