Exporting 9x40HQ Furniture from Nansha to Thailand with Zero-Tariff Form E Compliance

• Time: January 2024

• ルート： Nansha, China ➔ Laem Chabang, Thailand

• 貨物： Office & Hotel Furniture

• Volume: 9 x 40HQ Containers (Approx. 160 Tons)

• Service: CIF Ocean Freight (Export)

• Challenge: Pre-Holiday peak season shortage, strict delivery deadline, and Form E compliance for duty exemption.

GWT Shipping developed a “Peak Season Priority” strategy to ensure the cargo left before the holiday shutdown:

1. Carrier Selection: Speed Over Low Cost

Given the project deadline, we bypassed budget carriers known for delays. Leveraging our long-term contracts with Southeast Asia specialists like SITC and CNC, we secured space on a direct “Fast Boat” service from Nansha to Laem Chabang. This guaranteed a transit time of just 4-5 days, perfectly matching the client’s urgent timeline.

2. Multi-Factory Trucking Coordination

The cargo needed to be loaded from three different factories across Foshan and Zhongshan. Despite the pre-holiday chaos, our dedicated trucking fleet team utilized early resource locking. We secured sufficient vehicles at the client’s standard contract rates—shielding them from market price surges—and synchronized the loading at all three locations simultaneously.

3. Zero-Defect “Form E” Management

To ensure the Thai consignee received the Zero-Tariff benefit, the Form E data had to match the Bill of Lading exactly. We implemented a strict three-step verification process:

• Precision Weighing: Empty containers were weighed before loading, and full containers were weighed immediately after to generate accurate VGM (Verified Gross Mass) data.

• Data Synchronization: Before customs declaration, we cross-referenced every item’s HS Code, piece count, and gross weight.

• 結果： We ensured the Customs Declaration, Bill of Lading, and Form E were mathematically identical, eliminating the risk of rejection by Thai Customs.

4. Nansha “Advance Declaration”

To minimize port dwell time, we utilized Nansha Port’s “Advance Declaration” system. We cleared customs while the containers were still en route to the terminal, ensuring they could be loaded onto the vessel immediately upon arrival without risk of inspection delays.