How long is the time limit for customs clearance?


In fact, the time limit for customs clearance is not fixed, it can be long or short, depending on the specific customs declaration.


First, under normal circumstances, if the declaration is correct, the documents are complete and the information is accurate, the customs system will generate a tax bill immediately after the declaration. After the tax is paid, the goods can usually be released within a few hours if there is no inspection order.


Second, in case of manual examination of documents by the customs background and doubts about the declared data, it is necessary to respond to the questions raised in the customs system or supplement relevant materials in a timely manner. Only when the customs officer is satisfied with the reply or supplementary materials, will he continue to carry out subsequent operations, such as tax release, release, etc. In this case, the time required is difficult to determine.


Third, for customs declaration business that requires manual examination of documents at the window and three-level approval within the customs, such as customs declaration for temporary import of deposit, it will take about a week or so to complete the approval process.


Fourth, if the goods are inspected by customs officers, the goods can be released on the same day if there is no problem. However, if there is a problem, it is necessary to explain the problem. If the problem cannot be explained, the customs will transfer the inspection results to the follow-up disposal department or the anti-smuggling department for processing. As a result, the time required will be longer.
In short, the customs itself is also actively grasping the time limit for customs clearance, and has put forward requirements for customs declaration enterprises and customs brokers to speed up customs declaration. At present, their internal customs declaration processing time is constantly shortening, customs clearance speed is faster and faster.