How to choose a reliable customs broker?

Three core indicators to consider when choosing a customs broker:

• AEO certification qualification: In 2025, customs advanced certified enterprises have 40% faster clearance times than regular enterprises
• Industry service experience: Focus on whether they have handled export cases of similar goods (e.g., experience with dangerous goods packaging certificates for chemicals)
• The digital capacity: Enterprises supporting electronic port data direct connection can shorten clearance time by 2-3 working days

Export customs clearanceWhat core documents are needed?

After the customs implements the "document simplification" reform in 2025, the required documents will include:

• Basic documents:
  • Commercial invoice (must indicate the latest 2025 HS code)
  • Packing list (gross and net weights must completely match the customs declaration form)
• Special Documents:
  • Certificate of origin (RCEP certificate usage increased by 120% compared to 2023)
  • Quality inspection report (exports to the EU require updated CE 2025 version standards)

What are the common reasons for goods being detained at customs?

According to 2025 General Administration of Customs data, the top three detention factors are:

• Declaration discrepancies(38%): Commodity code errors causing classification disputes
• Incomplete documentation(29%): Lack of special certifications required by destination countries
• Inspection anomalies(21%): X-ray inspection reveals inconsistency between goods and documents

What is the difference between LCL and FCL customs clearance?

The main differences are reflected in three aspects:

• Customs clearance time: FCL can be pre-declared 3 days in advance, LCL requires collection of all shippers documents
• Risk Bearing: LCL goods need to jointly bear customs inspection demurrage fees
• Document requirementsLCL shipments must provide accurate volume and weight distribution diagrams

What new changes are included in 2025 customs clearance fees?

Since the implementation of Announcement No. 85 by the General Administration of Customs in 2024:

• Added newCarbon emission surcharge(Involving high-carbon commodity codes)
• AdjustmentInspection handling feeNon-subjective error inspection fees reduced by 30%
• CanceledPaper document processing fee(Full electronicization)

How to estimate goods clearance time?

Reference for average processing times at major ports in 2025:

• Shanghai Port: 92% clearance rate within 48 hours for general cargo
• Shenzhen Yantian Port: AEO-certified enterprises can complete "direct loading upon arrival" in as fast as 6 hours.
• Chongqing New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor: Priority customs clearance for rail transport, 25% faster compared to 2023