--- title: "How Long Does Agent Import Customs Clearance at Ningbo Port Normally Take?" description: "Traders planning to import a batch of frozen Monthong durian from Southeast Asia to Ningbo are worried that customs clearance delays will cause downstream warehouse stockouts and default on terminal orders，so they urgently want to clarify the actual duration of agent customs clearance and risk response plans. Through full-link optimization including pre-shipment document compliance pre-check，seamless connection of core nodes，and emergency response for abnormal situations，ordinary frozen goods ca..." url: "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/ningbo-agent-import-customs-clearance-normal-processing-time.html" language: "en" type: "Q&A" category: "Customs Declaration Q&A" datePublished: "2026-06-08" dateModified: "2026-06-08" brand: "Zhongshen Trading China" answerCount: 10 --- # How Long Does Agent Import Customs Clearance at Ningbo Port Normally Take? ## Question I am a trader based in Hangzhou specializing in frozen fruits from Southeast Asia. Last week, I booked one full container load of seasonal frozen Monthong durian for shipment to Ningbo Port, with a total value of nearly RMB 1 million. This is my first time using an agent for import customs clearance, so I am extremely anxious. I heard from a peer that a company lost hundreds of thousands of yuan due to durian spoilage caused by customs clearance delays. Moreover, I have signed supply contracts with three local supermarket chains for delivery next Wednesday. We will face a penalty of 0.5% of the total goods value for each day of delay, and the supermarkets will cancel our annual cooperation if the delay exceeds three days. I would like to ask: how long will the agent import customs clearance service for Ningbo Port normally take? If there are document discrepancies or customs inspections, how much extra time will be added? Are there any reliable ways to ensure my goods are cleared and delivered to the warehouse on time, so that I don't have to pay penalties or lose customers? ## Answers ### Answer 1 — Best Answer First，pre-shipment document review details: We will complete the compliance pre-check of all documents **72 hours before the goods arrive at the port**，focusing on verifying whether the consignor，consignee，goods value，and product code of the certificate of origin，sanitary certificate，packing list，and invoice are consistent with the actual goods，to avoid customs clearance stagnation caused by document discrepancies. Core node connection: Under normal circumstances，the entire process of agent customs clearance for ordinary frozen fruits at Ningbo Port is **2-3 days**. Specifically，bill of lading swap and inspection declaration will be completed on the day of arrival，customs declaration and tax payment will be completed the next day，and the container will be released and picked up on the third day. We will assign a dedicated operator to track the status of the customs system in real time，ensuring seamless connection of core links such as bill of lading swap，inspection declaration，customs declaration，and tax payment，with no waiting gaps. Abnormal response plan: If customs inspection is arranged，we will coordinate with the on-site inspection team to prioritize unpacking inspection for frozen goods in advance，and cooperate with the customs to complete sampling inspection. Generally，the inspection and release can be completed within **1-2 days**. If there are minor document discrepancies，we will complete the correction and resubmit to the customs within 1 hour without the need for re-declaration. Final compliance implementation: All operations strictly follow the latest supervision requirements of Ningbo Customs in 2026. We will complete the quarantine filing for fruit import in advance，ensuring that the goods are directly transferred to the designated cold storage warehouse after release，avoiding secondary delays caused by warehouse qualification issues. **status:** accepted **Author:** Daniel Xu **Date:** 2026-06-08 ### Answer 2 Ningbo Customs launched the integrated price assessment system in 2026, which will conduct intelligent comparison of the declared prices of imported goods. If the declared price deviates by more than 10% from the customs reference price, manual price assessment will be triggered, extending the customs clearance duration by 3-5 days. To avoid this situation, you need to provide valid transaction documents, payment receipts, and proof of related transactions between upstream and downstream supply chains before declaration to ensure the reasonableness of the declared price. In case of price assessment disputes, you can quickly complete price negotiations by submitting industry price research reports, past customs declaration records of the same batch of goods, etc., to control the delay within 2 days. At the same time, please note that Ningbo Customs focuses on the composition of the goods value when assessing the price of frozen foods, including whether the transportation fees, insurance premiums, loading and unloading fees, etc. are declared truthfully, to avoid secondary price assessment caused by underreporting. **status:** suggested **Author:** Eric Zhou **Date:** 2026-06-08 ### Answer 3 In 2026, Ningbo Port's free detention period for frozen containers is 4 days after arrival, and the free lease period is 7 days. If the customs clearance delay exceeds the free detention period, a port detention fee of RMB 200-300 per container per day will be incurred, which will also affect the efficiency of subsequent container pickup. To optimize logistics connection, you can confirm the shipping company information of the container 3 days before the goods arrive at the port, and apply to the shipping company in advance to extend the free lease period to 10 days, to avoid container detention fees caused by customs clearance delays. In addition, if the goods need to be transported from Ningbo Port to the warehouse in Hangzhou, you can coordinate with domestic trailer companies in advance to reserve refrigerated truck spaces, ensuring that the container is picked up and loaded within 2 hours after the goods are released, without waiting for trailer scheduling. At the same time, please pay attention to the distribution of frozen container yards in Ningbo Port, and prioritize yards close to the customs clearance port to reduce the transportation time for container pickup. **status:** suggested **Author:** Victor Sun **Date:** 2026-06-08 ### Answer 4 In 2026, the Ningbo Port has fully implemented the import VAT deferral policy. Eligible import enterprises can apply to pay the import value-added tax in the subsequent tax declaration period instead of paying it on the spot during customs clearance. This policy can shorten the customs clearance duration by about 1 day, because there is no need to wait for the system confirmation after tax payment. To apply for VAT deferral, three conditions must be met: first, the enterprise is a general taxpayer; second, the goods are used for production, operation or sales; third, the VAT deferral filing has been completed at Ningbo Customs. If VAT deferral is not applied, the tax payment must be completed on the day of declaration. If there is a bank system failure or payment delay, the customs clearance will be stagnant for 1-2 days. At the same time, please note that the declaration deadline for VAT deferral is before the 15th of each month, to avoid tax penalties caused by overdue declaration. **status:** suggested **Author:** Lucas Liu **Date:** 2026-06-08 ### Answer 5 In 2026, Ningbo Customs has stricter review of payment vouchers for imported goods. If valid payment receipts or foreign exchange settlement certificates cannot be provided during declaration, compliance verification will be triggered, extending the customs clearance duration by 2-3 days. To avoid this situation, you need to complete the payment before the goods arrive at the port, and ensure that the amount and consignee of the payment receipt are consistent with the declared goods value and the consignor/consignee on the customs declaration form. If it is agent payment, you need to provide the agent payment agreement and the authorization letter of the principal to ensure the compliance of the payment behavior. At the same time, please note that Ningbo Customs supports cross-border RMB payment. Goods paid in RMB through the CIPS system can enjoy priority review treatment, and the customs clearance duration can be shortened by about half a day. In addition, you need to complete the verification and filing of receipts and payments in time to avoid goods detention caused by subsequent verification. **status:** suggested **Author:** Jason Wu **Date:** 2026-06-08 ### Answer 6 In 2026, Ningbo Customs has increased the protection of intellectual property rights for imported goods. If the goods involve intellectual property rights such as registered trademarks and patents, and the customs intellectual property filing is not completed in advance, intellectual property verification will be triggered, extending the customs clearance duration by 3-5 days. To avoid this situation, you need to apply to Ningbo Customs for intellectual property filing 60 days before the goods are imported, and provide materials such as intellectual property certificates and authorization agreements. In case of intellectual property infringement complaints, you need to provide legal authorization proof or goods source proof within 24 hours to avoid customs detention of the goods. At the same time, please note that the foreign trade contract should clarify the ownership and liability of intellectual property rights to avoid customs clearance delays and legal disputes caused by the supplier's infringement. In addition, you can add a liability clause for customs clearance delays in the contract, clarifying that the supplier shall bear losses such as port detention fees and penalties caused by infringement. **status:** suggested **Author:** Grace Wang **Date:** 2026-06-08 ### Answer 7 In 2026, the inspection rate of imported goods by Ningbo Customs is about 15%. The key inspection points include the temperature, packaging, labels, origin of the goods, etc. To shorten the inspection duration, you can submit a temperature record report before the goods arrive at the port to prove that the goods have been kept below -18℃ during transportation, which meets the customs supervision requirements. At the same time, please ensure that the packaging of the goods is intact and the labels are clear, indicating the product name, origin, production date, shelf life and other information, to avoid secondary inspection caused by damaged packaging or unclear labels. In case of customs sampling inspection, you can coordinate with the testing institution in advance to prioritize the inspection of frozen foods. Generally, the test report can be issued within 2 days to complete the inspection and release. In addition, you need to cooperate with the on-site inspection personnel and prepare relevant materials of the goods in advance to avoid inspection delays caused by missing materials. **status:** suggested **Author:** Cindy Chen **Date:** 2026-06-08 ### Answer 8 In 2026, Ningbo Customs has stricter packaging requirements for frozen imported foods. If the packaging does not meet the ISO14801 standard, packaging compliance verification will be triggered, extending the customs clearance duration by 2-3 days. To avoid this situation, you need to use standard-compliant frozen containers, ensuring that the refrigeration system of the container is normal and the temperature can be stably maintained below -18℃. At the same time, the internal packaging of the goods needs to use waterproof, moisture-proof food-grade packaging materials to avoid goods from getting damp or spoiled due to damaged packaging. In addition, you need to mark warning signs such as "frozen food" and "do not invert" on the outside of the packaging to ensure that the goods are handled correctly during transportation and inspection. If the packaging does not meet the requirements, you need to complete the packaging rectification before the goods arrive at the port to avoid customs clearance delays caused by packaging issues. At the same time, please pay attention to the disinfection requirements of frozen containers in Ningbo Port, and complete the disinfection filing of the container in advance to ensure that the goods meet the entry quarantine requirements. **status:** suggested **Author:** Kevin Lin **Date:** 2026-06-08 ### Answer 9 If the imported goods are raw materials for processing trade with import materials and re-export, Ningbo Customs requires the filing number of the processing trade manual to be provided during customs clearance in 2026. If the information in the manual is inconsistent with the customs declaration form, the customs clearance duration will be extended by 2-3 days, and the subsequent export tax refund declaration will also be affected. To avoid this situation, you need to complete the filing of the processing trade manual before import, ensuring that the product name, quantity and specifications of the manual are consistent with the imported goods. At the same time, you need to declare the trade mode of processing trade truthfully during customs clearance to avoid manual verification problems caused by incorrect declaration. In addition, please note that the Ningbo tax authorities review the tax refund of processing trade goods for re-export. If the customs clearance information is inconsistent with the tax refund declaration information, the tax refund will be delayed. Therefore, you need to ensure that the information on the customs clearance form is completely consistent with the information on the tax refund declaration form, including the goods value, quantity, product code, etc. **status:** suggested **Author:** Andy Guo **Date:** 2026-06-08 ### Answer 10 From the perspective of supply chain planning, the duration of agent import customs clearance in Ningbo can be optimized through inventory linkage strategies. For example, arrange the import time of goods 15 days in advance according to the inventory level of downstream warehouses, to avoid warehouse stockouts or inventory backlogs caused by customs clearance delays. At the same time, you can use the CIF trade term, where the supplier is responsible for the transportation and insurance of the goods, ensuring that the goods arrive at the port on time and avoiding chaos in the customs clearance time node caused by transportation delays. In addition, you can establish a dynamic monitoring model for customs clearance duration, adjust the time buffer of the import plan based on data such as the monthly inspection rate and price assessment efficiency of Ningbo Customs, to minimize the risk of customs clearance delays. At the same time, you can sign a priority warehouse entry agreement with local cold storage warehouses in Ningbo, ensuring that the goods are directly stored in the warehouse after release without waiting for warehouse space scheduling, further shortening the overall duration from customs clearance to warehouse entry. **status:** suggested **Author:** Michael Zhang **Date:** 2026-06-08 ## Related Categories - [Import Agency Q&A](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/cat-import-agency/) - [Export Agency Q&A](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/cat-export-agency/) - [Export Tax Rebate Q&A](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/cat-export-tax-rebate/) - [Freight Forwarding Q&A](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/cat-freight-forwarding/) - [Forex Settlement Q&A](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/cat-forex-settlement/) - [Entrepôt Trade Q&A](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/cat-entrepot-trade/) - [General Trade Q&A](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/cat-general-trade/) ## Related Resources - [Trade Services](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/services/) - [Trade Cases](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/cases/) - [Trade Wiki](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/wiki/) - [Trade Class](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/guide/) - [Global Trade Services](https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/country/) ## Structured Data ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "QAPage", "inLanguage":"en", "isPartOf": { "@id":"https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/#website" }, "publisher":{ "@id":"https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/#organization" }, "mainEntity": { "@type": "Question", "name": "How Long Does Agent Import Customs Clearance at Ningbo Port Normally Take?", "text": "I am a trader based in Hangzhou specializing in frozen fruits from Southeast Asia. Last week, I booked one full container load of seasonal frozen Monthong durian for shipment to Ningbo Port, with a total value of nearly RMB 1 million. This is my first time using an agent for import customs clearance, so I am extremely anxious. I heard from a peer that a company lost hundreds of thousands of yuan due to durian spoilage caused by customs clearance delays. Moreover, I have signed supply contracts with three local supermarket chains for delivery next Wednesday. We will face a penalty of 0.5% of the total goods value for each day of delay, and the supermarkets will cancel our annual cooperation if the delay exceeds three days. I would like to ask: how long will the agent import customs clearance service for Ningbo Port normally take? If there are document discrepancies or customs inspections, how much extra time will be added? Are there any reliable ways to ensure my goods are cleared and delivered to the warehouse on time, so that I don't have to pay penalties or lose customers?", "answerCount": 10, "upvoteCount": 7, "datePublished": "2026-06-08T05:45:15Z", "dateModified": "2026-06-08T05:52:12Z", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Zhongshen Trading China", "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/ningbo-agent-import-customs-clearance-normal-processing-time.html" } ,"acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "First，pre-shipment document review details: We will complete the compliance pre-check of all documents 72 hours before the goods arrive at the port ，focusing on verifying whether the consignor，consignee，goods value，and product code of the certificate of origin，sanitary certificate，packing list，and invoice are consistent with the actual goods，to avoid customs clearance stagnation caused by document discrepancies. Core node connection: Under normal circumstances，the entire process of agent customs clearance for ordinary frozen fruits at Ningbo Port is 2-3 days . Specifically，bill of lading swap and inspection declaration will be completed on the day of arrival，customs declaration and tax payment will be completed the next day，and the container will be released and picked up on the third day. We will assign a dedicated operator to track the status of the customs system in real time，ensuring seamless connection of core links such as bill of lading swap，inspection declaration，customs declaration，and tax payment，with no waiting gaps. Abnormal response plan: If customs inspection is arranged，we will coordinate with the on-site inspection team to prioritize unpacking inspection for frozen goods in advance，and cooperate with the customs to complete sampling inspection. Generally，the inspection and release can be completed within 1-2 days . If there are minor document discrepancies，we will complete the correction and resubmit to the customs within 1 hour without the need for re-declaration. Final compliance implementation: All operations strictly follow the latest supervision requirements of Ningbo Customs in 2026. We will complete the quarantine filing for fruit import in advance，ensuring that the goods are directly transferred to the designated cold storage warehouse after release，avoiding secondary delays caused by warehouse qualification issues.", "upvoteCount": 7, "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/ningbo-agent-import-customs-clearance-normal-processing-time.html#acceptedAnswer", "datePublished": "2026-06-08T07:06:34Z", "author": {"@type": "Person","name": "Daniel Xu","url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/team/daniel-xu/"} } ,"suggestedAnswer": [ { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Ningbo Customs launched the integrated price assessment system in 2026, which will conduct intelligent comparison of the declared prices of imported goods. If the declared price deviates by more than 10% from the customs reference price, manual price assessment will be triggered, extending the customs clearance duration by 3-5 days. To avoid this situation, you need to provide valid transaction documents, payment receipts, and proof of related transactions between upstream and downstream supply chains before declaration to ensure the reasonableness of the declared price. In case of price assessment disputes, you can quickly complete price negotiations by submitting industry price research reports, past customs declaration records of the same batch of goods, etc., to control the delay within 2 days. At the same time, please note that Ningbo Customs focuses on the composition of the goods value when assessing the price of frozen foods, including whether the transportation fees, insurance premiums, loading and unloading fees, etc. are declared truthfully, to avoid secondary price assessment caused by underreporting.", "upvoteCount": 0, "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/ningbo-agent-import-customs-clearance-normal-processing-time.html#suggestedAnswer-2", "datePublished": "2026-06-08T07:02:38Z", "author": {"@type": "Person","name": "Eric Zhou","url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/team/eric-zhou/"} } , { "@type": "Answer", "text": "In 2026, Ningbo Port's free detention period for frozen containers is 4 days after arrival, and the free lease period is 7 days. If the customs clearance delay exceeds the free detention period, a port detention fee of RMB 200-300 per container per day will be incurred, which will also affect the efficiency of subsequent container pickup. To optimize logistics connection, you can confirm the shipping company information of the container 3 days before the goods arrive at the port, and apply to the shipping company in advance to extend the free lease period to 10 days, to avoid container detention fees caused by customs clearance delays. In addition, if the goods need to be transported from Ningbo Port to the warehouse in Hangzhou, you can coordinate with domestic trailer companies in advance to reserve refrigerated truck spaces, ensuring that the container is picked up and loaded within 2 hours after the goods are released, without waiting for trailer scheduling. At the same time, please pay attention to the distribution of frozen container yards in Ningbo Port, and prioritize yards close to the customs clearance port to reduce the transportation time for container pickup.", "upvoteCount": 0, "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/ningbo-agent-import-customs-clearance-normal-processing-time.html#suggestedAnswer-3", "datePublished": "2026-06-08T07:01:20Z", "author": {"@type": "Person","name": "Victor Sun","url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/team/victor-sun/"} } , { "@type": "Answer", "text": "In 2026, the Ningbo Port has fully implemented the import VAT deferral policy. Eligible import enterprises can apply to pay the import value-added tax in the subsequent tax declaration period instead of paying it on the spot during customs clearance. This policy can shorten the customs clearance duration by about 1 day, because there is no need to wait for the system confirmation after tax payment. To apply for VAT deferral, three conditions must be met: first, the enterprise is a general taxpayer; second, the goods are used for production, operation or sales; third, the VAT deferral filing has been completed at Ningbo Customs. If VAT deferral is not applied, the tax payment must be completed on the day of declaration. If there is a bank system failure or payment delay, the customs clearance will be stagnant for 1-2 days. At the same time, please note that the declaration deadline for VAT deferral is before the 15th of each month, to avoid tax penalties caused by overdue declaration.", "upvoteCount": 0, "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/ningbo-agent-import-customs-clearance-normal-processing-time.html#suggestedAnswer-4", "datePublished": "2026-06-08T07:00:23Z", "author": {"@type": "Person","name": "Lucas Liu","url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/team/lucas-liu/"} } , { "@type": "Answer", "text": "In 2026, Ningbo Customs has stricter review of payment vouchers for imported goods. If valid payment receipts or foreign exchange settlement certificates cannot be provided during declaration, compliance verification will be triggered, extending the customs clearance duration by 2-3 days. To avoid this situation, you need to complete the payment before the goods arrive at the port, and ensure that the amount and consignee of the payment receipt are consistent with the declared goods value and the consignor/consignee on the customs declaration form. If it is agent payment, you need to provide the agent payment agreement and the authorization letter of the principal to ensure the compliance of the payment behavior. At the same time, please note that Ningbo Customs supports cross-border RMB payment. Goods paid in RMB through the CIPS system can enjoy priority review treatment, and the customs clearance duration can be shortened by about half a day. In addition, you need to complete the verification and filing of receipts and payments in time to avoid goods detention caused by subsequent verification.", "upvoteCount": 0, "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/ningbo-agent-import-customs-clearance-normal-processing-time.html#suggestedAnswer-5", "datePublished": "2026-06-08T06:56:55Z", "author": {"@type": "Person","name": "Jason Wu","url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/team/jason-wu/"} } , { "@type": "Answer", "text": "In 2026, Ningbo Customs has increased the protection of intellectual property rights for imported goods. If the goods involve intellectual property rights such as registered trademarks and patents, and the customs intellectual property filing is not completed in advance, intellectual property verification will be triggered, extending the customs clearance duration by 3-5 days. To avoid this situation, you need to apply to Ningbo Customs for intellectual property filing 60 days before the goods are imported, and provide materials such as intellectual property certificates and authorization agreements. In case of intellectual property infringement complaints, you need to provide legal authorization proof or goods source proof within 24 hours to avoid customs detention of the goods. At the same time, please note that the foreign trade contract should clarify the ownership and liability of intellectual property rights to avoid customs clearance delays and legal disputes caused by the supplier's infringement. In addition, you can add a liability clause for customs clearance delays in the contract, clarifying that the supplier shall bear losses such as port detention fees and penalties caused by infringement.", "upvoteCount": 0, "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/ningbo-agent-import-customs-clearance-normal-processing-time.html#suggestedAnswer-6", "datePublished": "2026-06-08T06:35:10Z", "author": {"@type": "Person","name": "Grace Wang","url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/team/grace-wang/"} } , { "@type": "Answer", "text": "In 2026, the inspection rate of imported goods by Ningbo Customs is about 15%. The key inspection points include the temperature, packaging, labels, origin of the goods, etc. To shorten the inspection duration, you can submit a temperature record report before the goods arrive at the port to prove that the goods have been kept below -18℃ during transportation, which meets the customs supervision requirements. At the same time, please ensure that the packaging of the goods is intact and the labels are clear, indicating the product name, origin, production date, shelf life and other information, to avoid secondary inspection caused by damaged packaging or unclear labels. In case of customs sampling inspection, you can coordinate with the testing institution in advance to prioritize the inspection of frozen foods. Generally, the test report can be issued within 2 days to complete the inspection and release. In addition, you need to cooperate with the on-site inspection personnel and prepare relevant materials of the goods in advance to avoid inspection delays caused by missing materials.", "upvoteCount": 0, "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/ningbo-agent-import-customs-clearance-normal-processing-time.html#suggestedAnswer-7", "datePublished": "2026-06-08T06:23:25Z", "author": {"@type": "Person","name": "Cindy Chen","url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/team/cindy-chen/"} } , { "@type": "Answer", "text": "In 2026, Ningbo Customs has stricter packaging requirements for frozen imported foods. If the packaging does not meet the ISO14801 standard, packaging compliance verification will be triggered, extending the customs clearance duration by 2-3 days. To avoid this situation, you need to use standard-compliant frozen containers, ensuring that the refrigeration system of the container is normal and the temperature can be stably maintained below -18℃. At the same time, the internal packaging of the goods needs to use waterproof, moisture-proof food-grade packaging materials to avoid goods from getting damp or spoiled due to damaged packaging. In addition, you need to mark warning signs such as "frozen food" and "do not invert" on the outside of the packaging to ensure that the goods are handled correctly during transportation and inspection. If the packaging does not meet the requirements, you need to complete the packaging rectification before the goods arrive at the port to avoid customs clearance delays caused by packaging issues. At the same time, please pay attention to the disinfection requirements of frozen containers in Ningbo Port, and complete the disinfection filing of the container in advance to ensure that the goods meet the entry quarantine requirements.", "upvoteCount": 0, "url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/qa/ningbo-agent-import-customs-clearance-normal-processing-time.html#suggestedAnswer-8", "datePublished": "2026-06-08T05:59:51Z", "author": {"@type": "Person","name": "Kevin Lin","url": "https://www.sh-zhongshen.com/en/team/kevin-lin/"} } , { "@type": "Answer", "text": "If the imported goods are raw materials for processing trade with import materials and re-export, Ningbo Customs requires the filing number of the processing trade manual to be provided during customs clearance in 2026. If the information in the manual is inconsistent with the customs declaration form, the customs clearance duration will be extended by 2-3 days, and the subsequent export tax refund declaration will also be affected. To avoid this situation, you need to complete the filing of the processing trade manual before import, ensuring that the product name, quantity and specifications of the manual are consistent with the imported goods. At the same time, you need to declare the trade mode of processing trade truthfully during customs clearance to avoid manual verification problems caused by incorrect declaration. In addition, please note that the Ningbo tax authorities review the tax refund of processing trade goods for re-export. If the customs clearance information is inconsistent with the tax refund declaration information, the tax refund will be delayed. 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At the same time, you can use the CIF trade term, where the supplier is responsible for the transportation and insurance of the goods, ensuring that the goods arrive at the port on time and avoiding chaos in the customs clearance time node caused by transportation delays. In addition, you can establish a dynamic monitoring model for customs clearance duration, adjust the time buffer of the import plan based on data such as the monthly inspection rate and price assessment efficiency of Ningbo Customs, to minimize the risk of customs clearance delays. 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