Effective 1 May 2025, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs have jointly introduced a new policy enforcing tighter scrutiny of declaration documents at all ports across China.
This directive, coordinated from Beijing, is part of a broader compliance initiative aimed at strengthening regulatory oversight. As a result, customs authorities have begun holding shipments linked to certain high-risk HS codes, with immediate impact on cargo flow.
What This Means for Your Shipments:
- Nationwide Impact – All Chinese ports, including Shenzhen, are subject to this policy.
- Document Review – Declarations may be transferred between ports (e.g. from Shenzhen to Beijing) for additional clearance.
- Uncertain Delays – If your container is held, documentation must be submitted and queued for review. Based on prior experience, processing can take two weeks or longer.
- Manual Inspections Possible – If Beijing Customs cannot confirm the declaration, a manual inspection will be ordered.
Potential Outcomes After Review:
- Export Ban – If goods are identified as Controlled Dual-Use Items.
- Clearance Granted – If no compliance issues are found.
- Container Exam – If further verification is needed.
Please be aware that once held, containers may face significant delays and a range of additional costs, including:
- Warehouse storage
- Container reloading
- Documentation amendments
- Declaration list deletion
- Vessel change charges
- Customs exam fees
- Demurrage/detention
- Possible fines
To help mitigate risk, we strongly recommend ensuring all shipping documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with current export regulations.
Dyson Logistics will continue to monitor the situation closely. Should further changes arise, we’ll provide timely updates and guidance.
If you have any questions or need support with documentation, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
