Shanghai
Shanghai has different industries. For example, it is known for its excellent steelmaking capabilities. So it’s no surprise that the city is famous for its auto industry.
Major companies such as Volkswagen and General Motors have agencies in the city.
It is a center for the manufacture of plastics, integrated circuits, vinyl, microcomputers and cell phones.
The city has a huge and important port for shipping packages; every year, many packages are sent to the rest of the world through this port.
Port of Shanghai
The port of SHANGHAI is the most important port worldwide in terms of TEUs traded with more than 35MM TEUs in 2014. The port of SHANGHAI is currently managed by SHANGHAI International Port, a public company owned by the SHANGHAI Municipal Government.
Longest transit time to Shanghai
The longest transit time to ship a container to Shanghai is the route Mobile – Shanghai, with an average of 58 days. The next longest routes are Louisville – Shanghai, with an average of 54 days and Savannah – Shanghai, with an average of 54 days .
Shortest transit time to Shanghai
The shortest transit time to ship a container to Shanghai is the route Charlotte – Shanghai, with an average of 4 days. The next shortest routes are Greensboro – Shanghai, with an average of 4 days; and Huntsville – Shanghai, with an average of 4 days.
Customs clearance, duties and paperwork
Except for paperwork or documentation, all shipments passing through customs are subject to duties and taxes. Customs fees are usually paid by the consignee upon entry and are usually contacted by the local customs officer to agree to pay.
To clear your package through customs, you will need a customs invoice detailing the contents, country of manufacture, individual value of each item and reason for export.
Fees range from 20-30% of the value of the shipment. However, if the value of the goods is less than $500, your package will be exempt from duties and taxes. Shipments over 1,000 yuan need to go through formal customs clearance. This means your shipment may be delayed while this process is in progress.
Most importantly – all items require a tariff code before being sent to China. Do not you know? This is the place to go.
Most customs paperwork will include fields to enter this information. ParcelHero simplifies the process by automatically generating this file based on the information entered when booking. Then determine the duties and taxes you need to pay based on the value of the item and the reason for export.
Shipping Tip: On average, the delivery time for express package delivery services to China is 3-4 days, depending on the address. This average doesn’t take into account potential customs delays, service disruptions, or shipping to remote parts of China – so ship your packages early!
