Hefei International Air Import Agency Full-Process Compliance Control: Port Customs Clearance Time Reduced by 30% Directly

Customs Valuation: Precise Defense to Avoid Overpayment Risk

In 2026,Hefei Port Customs launched a big data comparison valuation model,increasing the valuation frequency for high-value categories such as mechanical and electrical products and precision instruments by 40%.If enterprises only submit basic contracts,they are likely to be included in the control scope.Zhongshitong relies on the global price database of its Shanghai headquarters to pre-capture the import transaction data of the same category in the past 3 months,providing valuation prediction services for Hefei enterprises.

Practical Case: A Hefei precision instrument enterprise imported German-made testing equipment in March 2026,declaring an EXW price of 120,000 USD.Zhongshitong sorted out the original factory invoice,payment water bill,and import records of the same model in the past 6 months in advance.When the customs raised a valuation question,it submitted complete defense materials within 24 hours.Finally,the customs recognized the declared price,avoiding the enterprise from overpaying 12,000 USD in taxes and shortening the customs clearance time by 2 days.

Core Operation Guide: When declaring,clearly mark the trade terms (EXW/FOB/CIF) and submit supporting materials such as payment vouchers,original factory contracts,and certificates of origin simultaneously.If there is a valuation objection,submit defense materials within 15 working days; otherwise,taxes will be levied directly according to the customs-approved price.

Commodity Inspection Pre-Audit: Pre-Inspection to Reduce Clearance Time

In 2026,the commodity inspection control rate for air-imported beauty products,chemicals,and mechanical and electrical products at Hefei Port reached 35%.For goods without pre-audited documents,the probability of being detained after arrival exceeds 60%.Zhongshitong adopts a dual-track model of "document pre-audit + physical pre-inspection",connecting with enterprises 7-10 days in advance to check document loopholes.

• Submit the full set of documents (certificate of origin,MSDS,CCC certification,Chinese label template,etc.) 7-10 days in advance
• Verify that the declaration elements (brand,model,material,specification) are 100% consistent with the physical goods to avoid control
• Predict the control risk level and apply for the pre-audit green channel at Hefei Port for high-credit enterprises

Practical Details: A Hefei beauty enterprise imported a batch of French-made stock solution by air in May 2026.Zhongshitong found during pre-audit that its MSDS lacked a Chinese translation version and the Chinese label did not mark the "imported cosmetics filing number".It guided the enterprise to correct it in advance,so the goods were directly released after arrival,avoiding a 3-day detention and rectification period and saving over 8,000 yuan in demurrage fees.

Animal and Plant Quarantine: Compliant Access to Avoid Return Risk

In 2026,Hefei Port further tightened the quarantine standards for imported fresh food,seedlings and other animal and plant products.Goods without an advance entry animal and plant quarantine permit will be directly returned.Zhongshitong relies on the agent network of RCEP member countries to assist enterprises in applying for certificates of origin and quarantine permits in advance,ensuring compliant access while enjoying zero-tariff benefits.

Practical Case: A Hefei fresh food e-commerce company imported a batch of mangosteens from Thailand in April 2026 without applying for a quarantine permit in advance,so the goods were detained by customs after arrival.Zhongshitong linked with the Shanghai Animal and Plant Quarantine Bureau to urgently assist in reissuing the permit and submitted the RCEP certificate of origin at the same time.Finally,the goods passed customs smoothly,avoiding 80,000 yuan in return costs and order breach losses.

Risk Warning: For imported animal and plant products,a quarantine permit must be applied for 15-20 days in advance.If endangered species are involved,approval documents from the Endangered Species Import and Export Management Office must also be submitted; otherwise,the goods will be directly returned.

Import License Application: Efficient Linkage to Shorten Approval Cycle

In 2026,the National Development and Reform Commission optimized the import license application process,allowing cross-port remote application.Zhongshitong relies on the national port linkage capability of its Shanghai headquarters to handle import licenses for mechanical and electrical products,chemicals,etc.for Hefei enterprises,shortening the approval cycle by 40% compared to local application in Hefei.

Core Operation Tip: When applying for an import license,clearly mark the HS code,quantity,and amount of the imported goods.If dual-use items are involved,a dual-use item import and export license must also be submitted to avoid approval delays.

Comprehensive Risk Warning: First,demurrage fee trap—Hefei Xinqiao International Airport provides only 48 hours of free storage for air cargo after arrival; after that,demurrage is charged at 150 yuan per hour,so customs clearance must be arranged in advance.Second,exchange loss risk—the RMB-to-USD exchange rate fluctuation in 2026 reached 3.2%,so it is recommended to lock the exchange rate through forward foreign exchange settlement and sales tools.Third,hidden charge trap—some small agents charge "urgent document exchange fee" and "document entry fee"; Zhongshitong has transparent pricing,and all fees are listed in advance.