Deep Processing Transfer is a specialized term in China Customs' supervision of processing trade. It refers to a processing trade enterprise that, after processing bonded imported materials into finished or semi-finished products, does not export them directly but transfers them to another processing trade enterprise for further processing, with the latter ultimately exporting the goods. This term applies to transfers between enterprises within special customs supervision zones and is common in industries such as electronics, textiles, and machinery. Notes: Both parties to the transfer must be registered with Customs, and the transferred goods must remain under bonded status; domestic sales without Customs approval are prohibited. Enterprises must file transfer applications through the Golden Customs Phase II system and accept Customs verification. The difference from 'general trade' is that goods under deep processing transfer remain under bonded supervision throughout and do not involve import taxation; it is similar to 'factory transfer,' but factory transfer emphasizes physical movement, while deep processing transfer emphasizes the continuation of the processing value-added stage. Correct use of this term helps enterprises comply with bonded policies and reduce tax costs.
📝 Examples
1. Our company plans to process a batch of bonded imported electronic components into semi-finished products and then transfer them to a downstream enterprise through deep processing transfer for further assembly, with the downstream enterprise ultimately exporting to European and American markets. (Note: Demonstrates the typical process of deep processing transfer, where the upstream enterprise processes and transfers to the downstream enterprise for further processing and final export.)
2. Due to a customer request for changes, finished products originally scheduled for direct export must first undergo deep processing transfer to another factory for surface treatment, and after treatment is completed, that factory will handle export customs declaration procedures. (Note: Demonstrates a scenario where deep processing transfer is used due to production demand adjustments, emphasizing that the downstream enterprise remains responsible for final export after the transfer.)
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