GAC launches pilot reform of two-step custom clearance on imported goods

Recently, the General Administration of Customs of P.Asian Metal Copyright .Asian Metal CopyrightR.Asian Metal Copyright Under the new two-step clearance mode, importers do not have to submit all required information and documents one time; instead, they can submit just essential information in their bills of lading to complete summary clearance first-step clearance and take their goods away; and within 14 days when the transportation vehicle is reported to arrive at customs, importers should finish the rest of the whole clearance process second-step clearance.Asian Metal Copyright China (GAC) launched a pilot reform of two-step custom clearance on imported goods in regional customs such as Hangzhou, Ningbo, Qingdao, Huangpu, Shenzhen and so on.

Under the new two-step clearance mode, importers do not have to submit all required information and documents one time; instead, they can submit just essential information in their bills of lading to complete summary clearance (first-step clearance) and take their goods away; and within 14 days when the transportation vehicle is reported to arrive at customs, importers should finish the rest of the whole clearance process (second-step clearance). This new two-step clearance process saves time for imported goods to stay at customs, greatly enhances custom working efficiency and helps importers dramatically cut their costs.

.Asian Metal CopyrightRecently, the General Administration of Customs of P.Asian Metal Copyright