I. ExportCustoms clearanceWhat steps does the basic process include?

The standard export customs clearance process in 2025 includes five key stages:

• Pre - declaration stage: The exporter needs to submit the electronic manifest 72 hours before the goods are shipped
• Certificate of Audit: The customs system automatically verifies core documents such as the customs declaration form, invoice, and packing list
• Goods inspection: Implement differential inspections according to the HS code risk level (the random sampling rate will be reduced to 8% in 2025)
• Tax handling1. : InvolveExport tax refund2. The goods involved need to complete the filing of special VAT invoices
• 3. Release for customs clearance4. : Arrange the shipment of goods after obtaining the electronic release notice

II. What are the consequences of the lack of common customs clearance documents?

5. According to Announcement No. 38 of the General Administration of Customs in 2025, the lack of documents will lead to:

• 6. Immediate handling:
  • 7. The time limit for supplementing materials is shortened to 3 working days
  • 8. Generate demurrage charges (0.05% of the cargo value per day)
• 9. Long - term impact:
  • 10. Deduction of enterprise credit rating (AEO11. Certified enterprises may be downgraded)
  • 12. The inspection rate of subsequent goods is increased to 30%

III. How to avoid incorrect HS code classification?

13. It is recommended to adopt a three - layer verification mechanism:

• 14. System verification15. : Use the 2025 version of the intelligent classification system of the General Administration of Customs (including a commodity database of over 200,000 items)
• 16. Physical comparison17. : Retain physical samples of complex goods for customs inspection
• 18. Application for pre - ruling19. : Submit a classification application 60 days in advance for new products

IV. What necessary expenses does the customs clearance agent service fee include?

20. The compliant agency services in 2025 should include:

• Basic Services21. : Preparation of customs declarations, transmission of manifest, and payment of taxes and fees on behalf of others
• Value Added Services:
  • 22. Application for certificates of origin (pay special attention to the new RCEP certificate format)
  • 23. Tracking of cross - border logistics data (must comply with the GB/T 38540 - 2025 standard)
• Emergency Treatment24. : Coordination at the inspection site, agency for tax supplement appeals

V. Which commodities require special customs clearance procedures?

25. Special attention should be paid to three types of goods:

• 26. Controlled category27. : Lithium batteries (the validity period of the UN38.3 test report is shortened to 18 months)
• 28. Food category29. : HACCP certification and the health certificate of the importing country need to be provided
• 30. Cultural category31. : For the export of publications, an approval document for the export of cultural products must be obtained in advance

VI. How to estimate the customs inspection time?

32. The promised time limits at each port in 2025:

• 33. Routine inspection34. : Completed within 24 hours (the proportion of electronic lock cabinets is increased to 75%)
• 35. Key inspection36. : The sampling and testing cycle is compressed to 3 - 5 working days
• 37. Special circumstances38. : Goods involving intellectual property protection may be detained for more than 15 days

VII. What qualifications should be noted when choosing a customs clearance agent?

39. Focus on verifying three core qualifications:

• Customs filing40. : Registration certificate of customs declaration enterprises (valid until 2027)
• Industry Certification41. : AEO advanced certified enterprises have priority (the customs clearance inspection rate can be reduced by 70%)
• Technical capacity42. : A QP system client that meets the new standards of the General Administration of Customs must be equipped

Specific recommendations :In 2025, the General Administration of Customs will implement the "Paperless Customs Declaration 3.0" system, and it is recommended that export enterprises conduct EDI system integration tests in advance. For special trade methods (such as cross-border e-commerce B2B exports), a separate filing for the 9810 supervision code is required.