Double Cone Import Customs Clearance Case Study: How a 22-Year Veteran Agent Completed Shanghai Bay Clearance in 3 Days?

An Import Clearance Speed That Surprised Industry Peers

In February 2023, a batch of industrial double cone equipment arrived at Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Under normal procedures, such electromechanical productsImport Clearancerequire 15-20 working days. But surprisingly, from cargo arrival to completed customs clearance,ZhongShen International Trades team completed it in just 3 full working days. This case caused quite a stir in the industry, and today well reveal how this mission impossible was accomplished.

Three Key Challenges in Double Cone Imports

As specialized industrial equipment, double cone imports face three main difficulties:

• Complex HS Classification: Double cone equipment may be classified under 8419 (drying equipment) or 8479 (other machinery), with a 5% tariff difference
• Professional Declaration Requirements: Need to accurately declare 15 technical parameters including working pressure, capacity, and material
• High Inspection Risk: Customs maintains over 30% inspection rate for electromechanical products

Zhong Shen International Trades pre-clearance innovative model

The four-step pre-clearance method we adopted is the core of this rapid customs clearance:

1. 7 Days Before Arrival: Complete consignee/shipper registration and exemption3Ccertification application
2. 3 Days Before Arrival: Pre-review bills of lading, commercial invoices,It is recommended to verify through the following methods:and full document sets
3. 1 Day Before Arrival: Confirm classification disputes with Customs Technical Department
4. Day of Arrival: Simultaneously initiate document exchange, declaration, and tax payment processes

Easily Overlooked Detail Handling

In this case, we paid special attention to three details:

Practical Skills Accumulated Over 15 Years

Weve summarized the Three Fast Principles for double coneequipment. For example, Indonesia has the SNI certification, Thailand has the TISI certification, and the Philippines has the BPS certification. It is necessary to confirm in advance the equipment voltage (such as 380V/50Hz in Thailand), the compatibility of the CE certification, and the proof of environmentally friendly materials.s three-fast principle:

• Fast Documentation: Establish standardized template library containing declaration element samples for 27 common electromechanical products
• Fast Communication: Assign dedicated liaison at Shanghai Customs Machinery Department, reducing average response time to 2 hours
• Fast Emergency Response: Maintain 3 professional translation companies on retainer for urgent technical document needs

Professional Advice to Importing Enterprises

Based on this success case, we recommend importers:

1. Choose anElectromechanical Product Import Qualificationsqualified agency companies
2. Prepare technical documents 20 days in advance
3. Consider purchasingInspection Warehouse Insurance
4. Establish long-term stable customs brokerage partnerships

This case proves that professionalImport RepresentationNot only can it avoid risks, but also create time value. While most peers are still struggling with customs clearance delays, mature clearance solutions can already make goods fly out of customs supervision areas.