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Shanghai Customs has taken steps to streamline the clearance process for foreigners to import or export personal items. 

The measures include a pilot program to facilitate clearance for high-end talents, including those working for AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) companies and Shanghai-based corporate headquarters.   

This guide offers information to help you navigate Customs clearance smoothly, including flowcharts of the procedures and a list of qualified agent companies that can assist you. 

1. Customs service addresses and contact numbers

(1) Customs clearance application

Address: 10th Floor, Customs Declaration Hall, Liulin Mansion, No 1 Huaihai Middle Road, Huangpu district

Contact Number: 021-68891439

(2) Port transportation

Contact the warehouse company per the instructions on the delivery order

(3) Customs inspection

Address: Non-trading Goods Supervision Center, 617 Sanmen Road, Baoshan district

Contact Number: 021-55036775

2. Documents required for declaration submission

• Customs Declaration Form for Personal Items Entering or Leaving the People's Republic of China
• Passport, Residence Permit for Foreigners in the People's Republic of China, Work Permit for Foreigners in the People's Republic of China
• Ocean Bill of Lading
• List of Items
• Delivery Order

Source: Huangpu Customs of Shanghai