In the process of enterprises carrying out import and export trade, we often hear the terms "white customs", "grey customs" and "black customs". Understanding these three customs clearance methods is crucial for enterprises to make correct decisions in import and export trade. So, what are the meanings and characteristics of these three customs clearance methods? Let's explore together.

1. What are white gate, gray gate and black gate?

1. White Pass：Through the formal customs declaration procedure, in accordance with the laws and regulations of Russia and relevant countries (such as within the Eurasian Economic Union), submit complete and accurate customs declaration documents for customs clearance of goods. This is a completely legal and compliant customs clearance channel. When declaring customs, enterprises need to provide a series of documents that meet the requirements, such as commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, sales contracts, etc. The customs will inspect and tax the goods based on these documents and relevant regulations.
2. Gray Gate: A customs clearance method between legal and illegal. Usually refers to some customs clearance companies or individuals taking advantage of some loopholes in customs procedures, or through informal channels and means, to help importers complete customs clearance of goods at a lower cost and with relatively simple procedures. This method may involve underreporting the value of goods, concealing the quantity of goods, or using customs declaration documents that do not comply with regulations.
3. Black Pass: Smuggling is completely illegal, which means illegally bringing goods into the country without going through the normal customs declaration and supervision procedures. Enterprises must not knowingly break the law, whether in China or abroad. Once caught, they will face serious legal consequences.

2. Characteristics of Baiguan

1. Legal and Compliance:Baiguan strictly abides by the laws and customs regulations of various countries to ensure that enterprises avoid legal risks due to violations during the import and export process, and provide solid protection for the normal operation of enterprises. For example, in normal import and export trade, Baiguan needs to truthfully declare detailed information of the goods to the customs, including the name, quantity, value, origin, etc. of the goods, accurately calculate and pay tariffs, value-added tax and other taxes, and cooperate with the customs to complete inspection and other regulatory procedures.
2. Stable and reliable:The customs clearance process at Baiguan is transparent and standardized, and is less affected by changes in policies and regulatory environments. This means that goods can enter and exit the country more stably without greater uncertainty due to policy changes.
3. Good for corporate reputation:The adoption of the white customs method reflects the company's honest business operations, helps to enhance the company's reputation and image in domestic and foreign markets, establishes a reliable and compliant image in front of partners and customers, and lays the foundation for long-term cooperation.
4. Increase operating costs and time costs:White customs requires companies to invest more time and energy to prepare various customs declaration documents, accurately declare cargo information, and pay full taxes and fees.

3. Characteristics of Gray Pass

1. Cost reduction:Gray customs usually involves some false declaration information, under-reporting of goods value, concealment of quantity or use of special channels, in order to pay less taxes and fees. To a certain extent, it can reduce the operating costs of enterprises and improve the competitiveness of products in the market.
2. Simple procedures:Compared with white customs, grey customs may not require the provision of cumbersome documents or complicated inspection procedures, which can speed up the customs clearance of goods. This is attractive to some companies that pursue fast customs clearance.
3. High risk:Gray customs violates relevant customs regulations. Once discovered by customs, the company will face serious consequences such as the seizure and confiscation of goods, heavy fines, and even criminal prosecution of relevant responsible persons. This risk will cause the company to suffer significant economic losses and legal sanctions.
4. Damage to reputation:Adopting the gray customs approach will damage the company's reputation and image, affect the cooperative relationship between the company and its suppliers and customers, and have a negative impact on the company's long-term development.
5. Uncertainty:The legality of gray customs is controversial, and as customs supervision in various countries continues to strengthen, the operating space of gray customs is getting smaller and smaller, the uncertainty of customs clearance is increasing, and there may be risks such as cargo detention and delayed delivery.

3. What should enterprises pay attention to?

1. Stay away from illegal activities and do not break the law knowingly

Enterprises must not choose black customs due to temporary temptation of interests. This will not only disrupt the normal trade order, but also bring irreparable losses to the enterprises themselves.

2. Be cautious about gray market and consider long-term development

Although gray customs clearance can bring some benefits to enterprises in terms of cost reduction and simplified procedures, it violates relevant customs regulations and its legality is controversial. Once discovered by customs, enterprises will face significant losses, endangering their reputation and image, and having a negative impact on their long-term development. Therefore, when clearing customs, enterprises must make decisions from the perspective of long-term development to avoid falling into legal difficulties due to short-term interests.

3. Give priority to Baiguan to ensure the normal operation of enterprises

Baiguan strictly abides by the laws and customs regulations of various countries, and is legal, compliant, stable and reliable. Although it will increase the operating costs and time costs of the company to a certain extent, it can effectively avoid the legal risks faced by the company due to violations, enhance the company's reputation and image in domestic and foreign markets, enhance the trust of partners, and lay a solid foundation for the long-term and stable development of the company.

Conclusion

In summary, we can clearly see the characteristics of the three customs clearance methods and the issues that enterprises should pay attention to when facing them. Here, we sincerely recommend that enterprises conduct customs clearance in a formal way. Only under the premise of legality and compliance can enterprises stably carry out foreign trade business and avoid huge legal risks and economic losses due to illegal and irregular behaviors. At the same time, with the continuous strengthening of customs supervision in various countries, Baiguan will also become the most reliable customs clearance option for enterprises. Finally, I wish you all a bright future and smooth sailing in your foreign trade business!