2026 Detailed Compliance Guide for Professional Import Agency of Nantong Imported Terrazzo Flooring

In 2026,with the recovering demand for construction of domestic high-end commercial real estate and industrial plants,the order volume of imported terrazzo flooring in Nantong area has increased by nearly 28% year on year.However,many local engineering and building material enterprises often encounter problems such as incomplete documents,valuation inquiries and sharp rise of port demurrage charges in the import process,due to unfamiliarity with customs supervision rules and customs clearance procedures.As a professional import agency headquartered in Shanghai,with over 20 years of practical experience in foreign trade agency services,we break down the full-process compliance points for Nantong enterprises importing terrazzo flooring.

Key Compliance Operation Points for Nantong Imported Terrazzo Flooring Agency

1.Accurate HS Code Classification: New 2026 Customs Supervision Requirements

HS code classification is the first threshold for imported terrazzo flooring.In 2026,the General Administration of Customs of China updated the *Annotations on Import and Export Tariff Items and Commodity Descriptions*,adding refined supervision conditions for synthetic resin-based terrazzo flooring.Last year,Ms.Deng from a building material enterprise in Nantong contacted us,stating that the German imported synthetic terrazzo flooring she declared on her own was targeted by customs control.The originally declared HS code 68029190 (products of natural stone) caused wrong tax rate judgment,and the enterprise finally had to pay a total of 320,000 RMB in supplementary customs duty and late payment fee.

We assisted the enterprise in rechecking product parameters: the terrazzo flooring uses epoxy resin as binder,paired with natural quartz sand aggregate,which falls into the category of synthetic resin flooring material.It was finally classified under HS code 39189090,which not only complies with supervision requirements,but also enjoys 12% MFN (Most Favored Nation) tariff rate,saving nearly 18% of cost compared with the original declaration.The key reminder here: declaration elements must accurately mark material (resin / natural aggregate),particle size,packaging type,and be completely consistent with the actual goods,otherwise customs control will be easily triggered.

2.Pre-review of Import Documents: Core to Avoid Customs Clearance Delay

Basic documents required for importing terrazzo flooring include commercial invoice,packing list,ocean bill of lading and certificate of origin.For synthetic materials containing resin,MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) is also required.In 2026,the document pre-review system of Nantong Port Customs has realized interconnection with ports in the Yangtze River Delta.Goods with inconsistent documents will be directly targeted for inspection,with an average delay of more than 5 days.

We once handled a case for an engineering company in Nantong: the company imported terrazzo flooring from Vietnam,but failed to apply for RCEP Certificate of Origin in advance,missing 5% of tariff concession,and the goods were detained at Nantong Port for 3 days due to incomplete documents,resulting in nearly 10,000 RMB of demurrage charges.For such situations,we will assist customers in sorting out document lists before the contract is signed,and liaise with cooperative institutions in the exporting country to apply for certificate of origin in advance,to ensure all documents are complete before the goods arrive at the port.

3.Response to Port Inspection and Valuation: Reduce Hidden Costs

In 2026,the inspection rate of imported building materials at Nantong Port is around 17%.Terrazzo flooring,with large price fluctuation,is more likely to trigger customs valuation control.The core basis for customs valuation is the authenticity of transaction price,and enterprises need to provide complete supporting materials including contracts,payment vouchers,and sales data of similar domestic products.

Earlier this year,an industrial flooring company in Nantong imported US-produced terrazzo flooring,and the customs questioned that the transaction price was lower than the average price of similar domestic products,requiring a third-party valuation report.We coordinated with a cooperative valuation institution at Shanghai Port,and issued a valuation report meeting customs requirements within 3 days.The valuation was finally approved,avoiding nearly 2000 RMB per day of detention charge caused by goods demurrage.

Full-process Service List for Nantong Imported Terrazzo Flooring Agency

• Preliminary consultation: Free HS code classification inquiry,tariff rate calculation and interpretation of the latest 2026 trade policies
• Document preparation: Assist in applying for Certificate of Origin,produce commercial invoices and packing lists,handle document exchange and import filing procedures
• Port declaration: Support declaration at local Nantong port,or collaborate with ports in Shanghai,Ningbo and other locations to realize efficient customs clearance
• Inspection coordination: Fully cooperate with customs inspection,handle abnormal inspection situations,assist in submitting supplementary declaration materials
• Tax payment: Provide exchange rate locking service to avoid exchange loss risk,and pay customs duty,value-added tax and all other types of taxes on behalf of clients
• Terminal distribution: Connect with domestic logistics networks,and deliver goods to designated warehouses in Nantong or across the country

Three Pitfall Avoidance Guides for Nantong Imported Terrazzo Flooring in 2026

• Pitfall 1: Avoid self-classification of HS codes Differences in material of terrazzo flooring will lead to completely different HS codes and tax rates.It is recommended to entrust professional institutions to complete classification in advance,so as to avoid supplementary tax payment and late payment fees.
• Pitfall 2: Guard against traps of document exchange fees and demurrage charges Document exchange fees charged by some overseas freight forwarders are as high as 200 USD per shipment,and demurrage charges are accumulated on a daily basis.We can obtain preferential document exchange rates through our cooperative freight forwarders,and predict demurrage risks in advance.
• Pitfall 3: Do not ignore changes in trade policies In 2026,the EU has imposed provisional anti-dumping duties on some imported terrazzo flooring.If you import from the EU,you need to verify the tariff rate in advance to avoid exceeding the budget.

Self-import vs Zhongshitong Agency Import: Service Comparison

For enterprises in Nantong area,importing terrazzo flooring is not a simple goods procurement activity,but a systematic project involving multiple links including customs compliance,port operation and fund settlement.Choosing a professional import agency can not only save time and cost,but also effectively avoid various trade risks.As a professional agency headquartered in Shanghai,relying on the resource advantage of nationwide port collaboration,we provide Nantong enterprises with full-process import services from overseas goods preparation to domestic distribution,helping enterprises complete terrazzo flooring import business efficiently.