Shanghai facilitates 'special approval' for CIIE exhibits with enhanced customs clearance

Demonstrating its commitment to international trade, Shanghai has efficiently processed the first batch of "special approval" exhibits for the upcoming 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE), including about 800 kilograms of avocados from Australia.

As agricultural products not yet cleared for entry into China, the avocados benefited from the CIIE's "special approval" policy, allowing them to be displayed at the expo and potentially gain access to the Chinese market.

Initiated by the General Administration of Customs of China last year, the policy allows for special approval for the entry of animal and plant products and foods for exhibition purposes from countries or regions free of relevant epidemic outbreaks, which have not obtained quarantine access in China.

This year, the policy has been further optimized, with a reduced scope of products requiring special approval and simplified procedures. Authorized by the General Administration of Customs, Shanghai Customs can now independently process applications, facilitating the display of more global products at the CIIE.

CIIE exhibitors are enjoying more convenient access this year to measures like the special approvals through advanced information systems. Before the avocados were shipped, the main freight forwarder submitted the application materials to the customs via an online platform, and Shanghai Customs completed its review and issued the relevant license within 48 hours.

Shanghai Customs has also strengthened supervision of "special approval" goods, ensuring both the convenience of customs clearance and the safety of national borders.