Cross-border E-commerceImport ClearanceThe model is undergoing a transformation. From purchasing on behalf of others to overseas online shopping, and then to the bonded model, each model has its own characteristics and audiences. Now, with the adjustment of national policies, which models will continue to exist and which will gradually be marginalized? Lets take a look at the secrets of these four models. Perhaps you will find that the future of cross - border e - commerce is actually not far away.

CC (Purchasing - on - behalf - of - others Model)

The CC model, also known as the direct - mail model, mainly serves personal postal items. Under this model, individuals can send goods back to China from overseas through post offices or express delivery companies. For example, most of the small overseas gifts or books purchased by Chinese people for their families are sent back in this way. This method is called Type B express delivery, and its tax is the postal article tax. It is mainly suitable for individual buyers, cross - border shopping sellers, purchasing agents, and freight forwarding companies. However, with the implementation of the E - commerce Law in 2019, the CC model has complied with the regulations.

2. BC (Cross - border Shopping Model)

The core of the cross - border shopping model is overseas direct mail. This means that the warehousing, production, procurement, and management of goods are carried out abroad and are strictly regulated by the laws of the corresponding countries. Consumers can directly purchase goods on overseas e - commerce websites and send them back to China. However, a significant drawback of this model is that due to long - distance transportation, the delivery time of goods may be relatively long, generally 3 - 15 days. In addition, if there are quality problems with the goods, it will be more difficult to return or exchange them. Due to the implementation of the E - commerce Law in 2019, the BC model has gradually been marginalized, and many e - commerce sellers are seeking new development directions.

3. BC (Direct Mail 9610 Model)

The BC direct - mail model, also known as the direct - purchase import model, is a more efficient cross - border e - commerce model. After consumers place orders on the e - commerce platform, the e - commerce platform will immediately sort and pack the goods from the overseas warehouse and transport them to China in batches. At the same time, relevant data such as order forms, payment slips, and logistics waybills will be sent to the customs system for customs clearance. The advantage of this model is that it omits most of the pre - procedures required for general trade, making the customs clearance process faster and more convenient.

4. BBC (Bonded 1210 Model)

BBC, or the bonded - stockpiling model, allows goods to be stored in domestic bonded warehouses before being imported into China. After consumers place orders, relevant data (such as order forms, payment slips, logistics waybills, etc.) will be sent to the customs system for declaration. Once the customs releases the goods, the bonded warehouse will pack the goods according to the order and deliver them to consumers by express. The obvious advantage of this model is that it combines the characteristics of rapid customs clearance and timely delivery. However, it should be noted that the purchased goods are not allowed to be picked up immediately after purchase, nor can they be resold.

The choice of customs clearance models for cross - border e - commerce import business is crucial for e - commerce enterprises. With the continuous adjustment of national e - commerce policies, some models, such as the CC and cross - border shopping models, have gradually been marginalized, while other models, such as the BC direct - mail and BBC bonded - warehouse models, are being encouraged and supported by the country. E - commerce enterprises need to choose the most suitable customs clearance model according to their own business characteristics and market demands to ensure the normal operation and continuous growth of their businesses.