I.Common Types of Imported Goods at Shanghai Port:

1) Mechanical and Electrical Equipment: including processing equipment,construction machinery,semiconductor equipment,printing equipment,textile equipment,etc.

2) Pre-packaged Bulk Food: such as pre-packaged food,nuts,dairy products,edible oils,various wines,mineral water,honey,etc.

3)And Daily Necessities: including masks,nucleic acid test reagents,cosmetics,clothing,shoes and hats,mattresses,pillows,kitchenware,etc.

4) Handle various documents: such as electromechanical certificate,outside-catalog,3C exemption,energy efficiency appraisal,certificate of origin,export inspection,etc.

5) Various General Goods: including second-hand luxury goods,watches,bags,furniture,lamps,electronic components,ores,marble,etc.

II.Import Process at Shanghai Port:

1) Sign a contract and pay foreign exchange.

2) Prepare customs clearance materials in advance.

3) Review customs clearance materials.

4) Print the bill and confirm the draft.

5) Send the declaration.

6) Issue tax.

7) Pay tax.

8) Inspection.

9) Release.

10) Deliver goods.

III.Shanghai PortTime Limit:

1) General goods and bulk general goods: generally require 1 - 2 working days.

2) Food or cosmetics: The first import is expected to take 5 - 10 working days,and subsequent imports can be completed within a week.