The two-step customs declaration refers to a new declaration method launched by the General Administration of Customs in 2012, aiming to accelerate the speed and efficiency of customs clearance of imported and exported goods. The specific process includes "electronic declaration" and "on-site release declaration". First of all, before arriving at the port, the imported goods need to make "electronic declaration", that is, submit the cargo information and related documents to the website of the General Administration of Customs for online declaration, and go through the procedures of auditing, inspection and so on. If the declaration passes, the "electronic release notice" can be obtained in advance, which facilitates the rapid customs clearance of the goods upon arrival at the port. After arriving at the port, the goods also need to carry out "on-site release declaration", i.e., on-site submission of all kinds of documents and declaration forms, handing over of all documents and procedures, completion of the customs approval process, and on-site inspection and other procedures. If the declaration is correct, you can get the "on-site release notice", the goods can be released smoothly.
Does the two-step declaration apply to all imported and exported goods? The scope of customs two-step declaration is currently limited to imported goods. For exported goods, the traditional "on-site declaration" is still used for customs clearance procedures.
The two-step customs declaration is an important measure to optimize the customs clearance process for imported and exported goods, which can accelerate the speed of customs approval and improve the efficiency of customs clearance, and at the same time bring more convenience and economic benefits to enterprises. Enterprises should actively respond to and adapt to this new type of declaration, reasonably plan their import and export business, and focus on optimizing their supply chain management and logistics distribution capabilities to ensure that imported and exported goods can be efficiently and smoothly achieve customs clearance.
Legal basis:
"The People's Republic of China*** and the State Customs on the entry and exit of travelers to the Customs declaration of goods" Article 1 According to the "People's Republic of China*** and the State Customs Law" and other relevant provisions, specially formulated these provisions.