do i need any special paperworkdo i need to go through the red l customs for a

Question

I will be taking a product prototype (it is not sale-able) to a Chinese manufacturer to use as a reference for building manufacturing samples.  Since it is not a sale-able prototype (it is a kids non-motorized kick scooter value about 60$USA) can I just take it as luggage on the way in or is there something I must declare?  Upon leaving China we may leave with a manufacturing sample in addition to our prototype - I assume one or both products needs to be declared to US Customs when we arrive?  (value of both product is about 60$USA).  Is there also some type of declaration to leave China that needs to be made? (and if so what do I need to do?)

Jackie · Answer

You need to go through the red channel as you are taking a commercial prototype into China. Prepare invoice, product list , and other papers in advance. As your prototype will be brought out of China while the China prototype will not be taken back. The declare procdures are different. I'm not very clear about the details. People usually find an agency for all the stuff; or you may seek assistance from your Chinese partner.

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Do I need any special paperwork or do I need to go through the red l customs for a product prototype