Subcontracting assembly in China
Question
We produce controllers which go in a reflow oven.
Due to a fire in our workshop last year we are planning on outsourcing the assembly/manufacture of these controllers to China.
We found a manufacturing company who could put the boards together for us but we need to send them the components to put on the board.
What do we need to do to do this. For instance, do we need tariff codes, commodity codes, harmonisation codes, CR number, and/or an EORI number?
Answer
Details on starting to export can be found by following the attached link –
https://www.gov.uk/starting-to-export/exporting-to-noneu-countries
HM Revenue & Customs
Customs International Trade & Excise
Answer
Good morning.
In response to your enquiry, in order to export you will need an EORI number and Commercial Invoice for shipping purposes between your company and the manufacturer in China. You will also require a packing list showing number of packages, quantity and description of contents, package weights and dimensions and H.S codes.
If we can be of further assistance to yourself, please do not hesitate to get in touch. You can contact us by telephone on 01376 505160 or email [email protected]
Kindest Regards
Jan
www.velta.co.uk
Answer
Please make sure that your IP is protected. I strongly recommend that you speak to the IPO office: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/intellectual-property-office
There have been some issues in the past of difficulties in retaining IP in China.