Full Process Guide for Import Customs Clearance at Lianyungang Port: Compliance Declaration to Reduce Inspection and Detention Costs

Core Process of Import Customs Clearance at Lianyungang Port and 2026 Regulatory Updates

In 2026,as a core node of the New Land-Sea Corridor,Lianyungang Port saw a 27% year-on-year increase in import cargo throughput.Customs has made targeted adjustments to regulatory rules for different categories such as general cargo,machinery and equipment,and food products.The entire customs clearance process consists of 6 stages: document exchange,commodity inspection pre-inspection,customs declaration,tax payment,inspection,and release.General cargo with complete documents can be released within 24 hours at the fastest.

The core differences between the regulatory requirements before and after the adjustment at Lianyungang Port in 2026 are as follows:

Common Pitfalls and Practical Tips for Import Customs Clearance at Lianyungang Port

We have handled nearly a thousand import customs clearance cases at Lianyungang Port.Summarizing the common pitfalls shippers often encounter,there are mainly three categories,with corresponding avoidance suggestions as follows:

• HS Code Misclassification: In 2026,Lianyungang Port added regulatory requirements for 120 new sub-tax codes.For example,the tax code split for general machinery involves 3 different regulatory conditions.Misclassification can lead to paying up to 15% more in tariffs and even trigger customs inspection.It is recommended to send the product’s parameters,materials,and usage to the agent for pre-inspection in advance,confirm the final classification before preparing declaration materials.
• Hidden Costs in Document Exchange: Many overseas designated forwarders add hidden fees such as THC,document fees,and terminal operation fees to the document exchange fee.In the first half of 2026,the average extra cost per shipment at Lianyungang Port was 1,200 yuan.It is recommended to confirm all fee details with the agent in advance and not just focus on the initial low quote to avoid additional expenses later.
• Delayed Handling of Price Audit Objections: The average price audit verification cycle for used equipment and imported food at Lianyungang Port is 7 working days.Shippers who fail to prepare purchase contracts,payment vouchers,original invoices,and past import records of the same model in advance will incur additional detention and storage fees,with a daily cost of up to 0.3% of the goods value.It is recommended to submit all price supporting materials to the agent for pre-inspection in advance to avoid delays caused by last-minute document supplementation.

Real Case Study Reference

In March 2026,Mr.Luo from Suzhou imported 3 second-hand injection molding machines from Japan via Lianyungang Port.Previously,due to the missing equipment residual value description in the CIQ report during self-declaration,the goods were detained for 14 days,incurring a detention fee of 32,000 yuan.He requested that we complete the customs clearance within 3 days and minimize the additional tax amount from price audit.

We first retrieved the 2026 price audit model for used equipment at Lianyungang Port,supplemented the equipment’s service life,original factory purchase vouchers,residual value assessment report,and import declaration records of the same model from the past 3 shipments.Meanwhile,we utilized the exclusive pre-inspection channel,uploaded all documents 72 hours in advance to the system,and communicated with the commodity inspection officer in advance about the supplementary material logic of the CIQ report.Finally,customs clearance was completed in 2 days,with no price audit objection,saving 45,000 yuan compared to Mr.Luo’s original cost estimate.

Core Value of Import Customs Clearance Agent at Lianyungang Port

Zhongshitong,headquartered in Shanghai,has the ability to declare at national ports remotely.We cover all categories for import customs clearance at Lianyungang Port,including general cargo,machinery and equipment,chemicals,food,cosmetics,etc.We support all trade terms such as EXW,FOB,CIF,and provide end-to-end services from overseas pickup,international transportation,customs declaration to domestic distribution.

For imported goods from RCEP member states,we can pre-verify the compliance of the certificate of origin and help clients apply for zero-tariff benefits.In the first half of 2026,we helped clients save a total of 12 million yuan in tariffs.For goods imported from Europe and America,we proactively check anti-dumping duties and trade barrier requirements to avoid goods being returned or subject to high taxes upon arrival at the port.

Risk Warning: From September 2026,Lianyungang Port will tighten hazardous label verification for chemicals imported from the EU.Goods without compliant GHS hazard labels will be directly returned.Shippers must confirm label requirements with their agent in advance before shipment to avoid additional detention and rectification costs upon arrival at the port.

If you have any questions regarding import customs clearance at Lianyungang Port,please send the goods information,trade terms,and estimated arrival time to us in advance,and we will provide targeted declaration plans and cost calculations.