As regulations governing cross-border e-commerce become increasingly standardized, many sellers are frequently encountering two customs declaration codes:

0110 and 9810.

Many people think it's just a matter of different code, but in fact, they correspond to two completely different output logics.

In a nutshell:

0110 = General trade exports
9810 = Cross-border E-commerce Overseas Warehouse Exports

I. What is 0110?

0110 falls under the traditional general trade model, and its core logic is:

“Sell first, then export.”

The company first completes the transaction with its overseas customers and then files the export customs declaration. This approach is suitable for traditional B2B trade, bulk exports, factory-based sellers, and established cross-border businesses.

The biggest advantage of 0110 is its well-established tax refund system. As long as you have compliant invoices, proper customs declarations, and genuine foreign exchange receipts, you can apply for an export tax refund in accordance with regulations.

II. What is 9810?

9810 is a cross-border e-commerce model that utilizes overseas warehouses. Its core logic is as follows:

“Stock up first, then sell.”

The goods are first shipped in bulk to overseas fulfillment centers, and then sold online through platforms such as Amazon, TikTok Shop, Temu, and Shopee.

Since orders may not have been fully generated at the time of export, 9810 is better suited to the operational characteristics of cross-border e-commerce, which are characterized by “small orders, high frequency, and multiple platforms.”

III. What is the key difference between the two?

0110 Leans more toward traditional foreign trade logic, with a focus on:

• Contract
• receipt or bill for purchase
• foreign exchange collection (finance)
• Unity of the Three Flows

The 9810, on the other hand, is more aligned with the logic of cross-border e-commerce, focusing on:

• Overseas Warehouse Data
• Platform Orders
• Goods Flow
• Operational authenticity

Simple to understand:

0110 is more like traditional trade;
9810 is more like a platform-based e-commerce site.

IV. Which Model Is Right for You?

If you are:

• Manufacturing Companies
• Bulk Exports
• Branded Sellers
• Traditional Foreign Trade Companies

In that case, 0110 would be a better fit.

If you are:

• Amazon FBA Sellers
• Overseas warehouse stocking model
• Temu/TikTok Shop Sellers
• Cross-Border E-Commerce Retail Business

In that case, the 9810 would be a better fit.

V. Compliance Is the Core of the Future Cross-Border Industry

Whether you choose 0110 or 9810, there is really only one key factor:

Genuine business operations, compliant funding, standardized customs declarations, and transparent financial and tax reporting.

In the future, data from customs, tax authorities, online platforms, and banks will become increasingly transparent. The companies that will truly thrive in the long run are those that have established robust compliance systems in advance.