Overtime declaration challenge: How to quickly clear 9 electric motors at Shanghai Airport?

An urgent overtime declaration case

In May 2020, a client faced a critical problem: 9 multi-directional AC motors arrived at Shanghai Airport via UPS express but faced clearance difficulties after exceeding the 14-day declaration period. On May 22, the client foundZhongShen International Tradethrough online information, and a race against time began.

Special challenges of overtime declaration

Unlike regularImport Customs Declarationcases, overtime declaration presents several unique difficulties:

• Courier company internal system limitations: UPS has special procedures for overdue documents
• Stricter declaration material requirements: Additional supporting documents needed
• Intense time pressure: Each days delay may incur additional storage fees

Efficient response by professional team

Zhongshen International Trades expert team quickly developed solutions:

1. Overcoming document exchange obstacles: Proactively contacted UPS to process overdue documents and obtain declaration rights
2. Precise document preparation: Assisted client in compiling complete documentation including trade contracts, proforma invoices, and packing lists
3. Special certification handlingFor motor product characteristics, prepared the Declaration for Products Outside CCC Scope and Energy Efficiency Exemption Certificate,

Three critical days of customs clearance journey

The entire customs clearance process demonstrated the efficiency of a professional team:

Date	Key milestones
May 22	Received authorization, completed and submitted declaration documents
May 23	Customs requested supplementary energy efficiency label certification, responded immediately
May 25	Completed tax payment, customs released goods
May 26	Arranged UPS delivery, goods safely reached client

Professional considerations for motor imports

Through this case, we summarized several key considerations for motor product imports:

• 3CCertification issues: Need to confirm whether products fall under CCC scope, provide exemption certificates when necessary
• Energy efficiency labeling requirements: China has strict energy efficiency standards for motors, must verify in advance
• Packaging specifications: When using natural wood pallets, IPPC marking is mandatory, otherwise may face return shipment

Practical suggestions for delayed declarations

To prevent or handle delayed declaration situations, we recommend importers:

1. Understand special import requirements for various products in advance
2. Establish long-term cooperation with professional customs brokers
3. Prepare complete trade document packages including contracts, invoices, packing lists
4. For time-sensitive goods, consider advance declaration possibilities

The professional value of ZhongShen International Trade

This case fully demonstrates the value of professional customs brokers:

• Experience advantages: Over ten years of airport customs clearance experience, familiar with various special case handling
• Resource Network: Maintains good cooperative relationships with customs, courier companies and other links
• Emergency Response Capability: Can quickly respond to clients urgent needs and provide solutions

Import ClearanceFuture trends

With changes in international trade environment, customs clearance shows several development trends:

• Increased digitalization: More processes transition to online operations
• Stricter compliance requirements: Continuous elevation of product certification and energy efficiency standards
• Specialized division of labor: Companies prefer delegating complex customs matters to professional agents

This motor delayed declaration case not only presents a specific problem solution, but also demonstrates the crucial role of professional customs brokers in todays complex trade environment. ZhongShen International Trade successfully helped clients resolve crises with rich experience and professional teams, also providing reference solutions for similar situations.