Customs data refers to the import and export transaction data recorded by customs authorities worldwide. It primarily comes from authentic documents such as customs declarations, bills of lading, and inspections. Known for its authority, accuracy, comprehensiveness, timeliness, and thoroughness, this data serves as the most direct basis for a country to monitor international trade changes and formulate trade policies. Simultaneously, it acts as an efficient and precise resource for enterprises conducting market research, international market development, and foreign trade business operations.

Customs data in China is divided into China's import and export statistical data and customs data. China's import and export customs data encompass transaction records of domestic importers and exporters under 8-digit HS codes. It includes information such as the names of domestic import and export enterprises, transaction times, prices, weights, quantities, and target countries.

What does customs data statistics include?

1. Statistical Scope

Customs statistical data includes goods actually entering or leaving the People's Republic of China (China). Goods entering or leaving from bonded warehouses, bonded areas, or economic zones, goods involved in processing trade, goods in lease trade with a lease term of more than one year, goods imported or exported by foreign-invested enterprises, international gratuitous aid materials, and donations are all included in customs statistics. Temporary import and export goods, lease trade goods with a lease term of less than one year, personal items of inbound and outbound travelers (excluding cars), fuel, materials, and food added abroad to inbound and outbound transportation vehicles passing through China are not included in customs statistics.

2. Statistical Prices

Imported goods are calculated based on the landed price, while exported goods are calculated based on the FOB price. Customs prices are denominated in both RMB and USD.

3. Statistical Countries (Regions)

The original country (region) for imported goods and the final destination country (region) for exported goods.

4. Counting Time

The customs release date determines the calculation of imported and exported goods.

5. Sources of Statistical Data and Statistical Items

The original statistical data from customs are the actual supervised customs declarations of imported and exported goods. Statistical content includes the variety, quantity, price, country (region) of origin, operating unit, domestic destination, domestic source, trade mode, transportation mode, and customs.

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