China cross-border e-commerce export codes 9610, 9710, 9810 and 1210: what they mean for buyers
Answer
These are Chinese customs procedure codes for e-commerce exports. 9610 is direct-mail retail parcels; 9710 is B2B direct export to an overseas business after an online deal; 9810 is export to an overseas warehouse first; 1210 is bonded stock. For a buyer, the code tells you how the goods leave China, which affects paperwork and timing, not your import duty.
- Applies to
- Overseas buyers and importers working with Chinese e-commerce sellers.
The four codes
| Code | Name | Typical use | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9610 | Cross-border e-commerce | B2C parcels shipped one by one | GACC Announcement 2014 No. 12 |
| 9710 | Cross-border e-commerce B2B direct export | Exported straight to an overseas business | GACC Announcement 2020 No. 75 |
| 9810 | Export to overseas warehouse | Bulk export, then sold locally | Same |
| 1210 | Bonded cross-border e-commerce | Stock held in a bonded zone | GACC Announcement 2014 No. 57 |
What it means for you
- The export code does not change import duty in your country; your own customs rules decide that.
- 9710 and 9810 shipments usually come with B2B export documents; ask for them if you need proof of export.