GACC Expands Scope of “Two-Step Declaration” Customs Clearance Model Expanded to All Customs Authorities Nationwide

On June 4, 2025, the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC) issued the Announcement on the Comprehensive Promotion of the “Two-Step Declaration” Customs Clearance Mode (the “Announcement”), effective from June 16, 2025. Other related matters shall be implemented in accordance with the Announcement of the General Administration of Customs on Launching the Pilot Reform for Optimization of Two-Step Declaration (GAC Announcement No. 44 of 2025).

The Announcement clarifies that the application scope of the “Two-Step Declaration” clearance model has been expanded to all customs authorities nationwide. When importers or their agents handle import customs clearance procedures, they may select the “Two-Step Declaration” clearance model through the “Single Window” platform for international trade or the integrated online service platform of “Internet Plus Customs”. In case of any inconsistencies between this Announcement and the Announcement of the General Administration of Customs on Launching the Pilot Reform of Two-Step Declaration (GAC Announcement No. 127 of 2019) and the Announcement of the General Administration of Customs on Comprehensive Promotion of Two-Step Declaration Reform (GAC Announcement No. 216 of 2019), this Announcement shall prevail.