The import customs clearance business at Shanghai Port covers various commodities such as mechanical and electrical equipment, pre - packaged bulk food, cosmetics, daily necessities, etc. In addition, Shanghai Port also provides services for handling various documents. The import process includes steps such as signing contracts, preparing and reviewing customs clearance materials, printing documents, sending declarations, issuing taxes, paying taxes, inspection, release and delivery. Generally, the customs clearance time limit for general goods and bulk cargo is 1 - 2 working days. For food or cosmetics imported for the first time, it takes 5 - 10 working days, and subsequent imports can be completed within a week.

Category: Customs ProceduresDate: November 2, 2024, 11:36Source: Shanghai Zhongshen International Trade Co., Ltd.

Home»Customs Procedures»The import customs clearance business at Shanghai Port covers various commodities such as mechanical and electrical equipment, pre - packaged bulk food, cosmetics, daily necessities, etc. In addition, Shanghai Port also provides services for handling various documents. The import process includes steps such as signing contracts, preparing and reviewing customs clearance materials, printing documents, sending declarations, issuing taxes, paying taxes, inspection, release and delivery. Generally, the customs clearance time limit for general goods and bulk cargo is 1 - 2 working days. For food or cosmetics imported for the first time, it takes 5 - 10 working days, and subsequent imports can be completed within a week.

I. Common Types of Imported Goods at Shanghai Port:

1) Mechanical and Electrical Equipment: including processing equipment, construction machinery, semiconductor equipment, printing equipment, textile equipment, etc.
2) Pre-packaged Bulk Food: such as pre-packaged food, nuts, dairy products, edible oils, various wines, mineral water, honey, etc.
3)Cosmetics & Personal CareAnd Daily Necessities: including masks, nucleic acid test reagents, cosmetics, clothing, shoes and hats, mattresses, pillows, kitchenware, etc.
4) Handling various documents: such as mechanical and electrical certificates, out-of-catalogue, exemption3C, energy efficiency appraisal, certificate of origin, export commodity inspection, etc.
5) Various General Goods: including second-hand luxury goods, watches, bags, furniture, lamps, electronic components, ores, marble, etc.

II. Import Process at Shanghai Port:

1) Sign a contract and pay foreign exchange.
2) Prepare customs clearance materials in advance.
3) Review customs clearance materials.
4) Print the bill and confirm the draft.
5) Send the declaration.
6) Issue tax.
7) Pay tax.
8) Inspection.
9) Release.
10) Deliver goods.

III. Shanghai PortImport ClearanceTime Limit:

1) General goods and bulk general goods: generally require 1 - 2 working days.
2) Food or cosmetics: The first import is expected to take 5 - 10 working days, and subsequent imports can be completed within a week.