[Important Reminder] Nansha Port + US Customs are currently very strict. Please pay attention to these points in advance.

Policy changes have been concentrated during this period and have entered a continuous tightening phase.

The current changes will directly affect the shipping rhythm, customs clearance efficiency, and overall customs clearance stability. It is recommended to clarify the key points in advance to avoid being passive during the execution process.

01. Nansha Port is currently very strict, especially for 9810 / 9710.

Recently, Nansha Port has significantly strengthened the review of 9810 / 9710 (cross-border e-commerce exports).

Once the system shows "stuck in review and clearance," the processing path is fixed, and it can only be released by canceling the order and returning it or by the legal representative appearing in person to cooperate with the processing.

The customs' current focus is on verifying the consistency between the principal and the documents, including whether the declared entity matches the actual shipper, whether the system declaration matches the documents, and whether there are any cases of affiliated or borrowed entities.

The execution method has been front-loaded. Once intercepted, the processing cycle is uncontrollable, directly affecting warehousing and shipping schedules.

• Cancel order and return
• Legal representative appears in person for processing
• Warehousing delay
• Risk of full shipment cancellation
• Assess Nansha customs clearance stability
• There is a trend within the industry to shift shipments to Yantian Port
• Prioritize stable channels

02. US "5H Inspection" focuses on the authenticity of declarations and the compliance of the main entity

Recently, US Customs has strengthened the enforcement of "5H Inspections", and this has become a normalized trend.

The inspection logic revolves around data authenticity, with a focus on cross-validating price and Importer.

Customs will compare declared data with historical declaration data, market price ranges, and publicly available prices on e-commerce platforms, while continuously tracking the historical behavior records of the Importer.

Once abnormal prices or risky characteristics of the main entity are found, the goods will enter the audit or inspection process.

• Manual review
• Increased inspection probability
• Goods seized
• Return shipment

03. Customs clearance review standards have significantly increased.

The current review logic is highly standardized, with the core being whether the data is complete, reasonable, and consistent.

Customs identifies risks through cross-data comparison, and all declaration information needs to be verifiable.

There are significantly higher requirements for documents and product names. All documents must be in complete English, and invoices, packing lists, and product descriptions need to have clear information expression.

The product name must reflect the material, purpose, and product attributes, otherwise the system cannot complete classification and judgment.

• Documents in full English
• Product name includes material + purpose + attributes
• Avoid: accessories / samples / general merchandise

In terms of cargo value, the system can identify abnormal prices. Once declared data falls below a reasonable range, the probability of inspection will significantly increase. Cargo with prices lower than similar products will be prioritized for review.

In terms of coding, HTS not only affects tax rates but also directly impacts risk identification.

Once misclassification or evasion occurs, it will be recorded by the system and affect subsequent customs clearance.

• Whether inspection is triggered
• Whether tax evasion is determined
• Whether subsequent customs clearance is affected

04. Several types of goods frequently inspected recently (real industry situation)

From the perspective of actual implementation, the categories with significantly increased inspections show a concentrated trend.

These categories usually have larger price fluctuations, complex classifications, and a history of frequent under-declarations, making them more likely to be identified as abnormal data by the system.

• Products with batteries (batteries / electronics / lithium batteries)
• Furniture / Plastics / Storage
• Textiles (clothing / home textiles)
• Mixed multi-SKU packaging

05. Typical situations triggering current inspections

Many inspections originate from data structure issues, not single errors.

The system makes comprehensive judgments based on historical and structural data. Once unstable or inconsistent data is found, risk identification will be triggered.

• Large short-term fluctuations for importers
• Significant price differences for similar products
• Multiple people sharing an importer

06. Actual impact of Nansha's pre-approval

Nansha has entered the pre-approval stage, with reviews completed before release.

The system will directly intercept problematic data at the front end, rather than conducting random checks after release.

Once intercepted, the processing cycle will be significantly extended, and it is usually impossible to resolve quickly by simply submitting additional documents.

• Inconsistent documents (weight / quantity / product name)
• System field mismatch
• Discrepancy between main entity and business

07. The industry is undergoing significant stratification

The current industry is showing a clear stratification trend, and this difference is being continuously amplified by the system.

Customers with standardized documentation and stable declarations are experiencing overall stable shipments; while customers with volatile data and ambiguous documents are facing continuously increasing inspection frequencies.

• Standardized customers → Stable
• High-risk customers → Increased inspections

08. Three standards to quickly assess the risk of a shipment

If e-commerce platform prices cannot be matched, product names cannot be understood by non-professionals, or if multiple recent data points are unstable, this shipment is eligible for system identification.

• Can prices be benchmarked
• Is the product name clear?
• Is the data stable?

09. Current customs risk control logic

The current customs system screens for risks through multi-dimensional data comparison. The core judgment is based on three types of data relationships: horizontal, vertical, and structural. If any dimension shows an anomaly, it may enter the inspection process.

• Horizontal: Market price / Similar data
• Vertical: Historical records / Importer trajectory
• Structural: Product name, HS code, value logic

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010. Relationship between weight and value

The system judges data reasonableness through unit value, which is the relationship between cargo value and weight or volume.

If the weight is large but the value is low, or the volume is large but the amount is abnormally low, it will be directly identified as a risk.

• $/KG
• $/CBM

011. What is "reasonable declaration"?

The core of reasonable declaration lies in data being interpretable and within a reasonable range.

As long as the price source is clear and close to the market range, it will not be prioritized by the system.

• Not significantly lower than the market
• Interpretable source
• Close to industry range

012. Key recommendations for Importers

Importers have become one of the most critical risk points currently.

The system will continuously record their historical behavior. Once flagged as abnormal, all subsequent shipments will be affected.

Therefore, it is recommended to maintain the stability of the main entity as much as possible, avoid frequent changes or shared use by multiple people, and ensure that it has a real business background.

• Long-term stability
• Avoid frequent changes
• Avoid shared use
• Maintain real business

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013. Risks related to SKU complexity

The risk of mixing multiple SKUs is increasing, mainly due to the difficulty in description, complex coding, and unclear price structure, which can easily lead to overall data inconsistency.

It is recommended to split descriptions for different product categories and classify them separately.

• Categorized description
• Avoid "miscellaneous goods"
• HS code splitting

014. Higher-level judgment standards

A simple standard can be used for judgment:

Does the entire shipment conform to the basic characteristics of a normal trade, including clear product names, reasonable prices, matching HS codes, stable data, and credible entities?

If these elements are met simultaneously, the customs clearance pass rate will be significantly higher.

The current changes are very clear; the system is screening, and data is determining the outcome.

The importance of experience is declining, while the importance of data quality is continuously increasing.

Declaration information is true, complete, and within a reasonable range,

And can withstand comparison.

015. Suggestions

• Product Name: Material + Purpose + Attribute
• Cargo Value: Within market range
• Code: Consistent with product

The current policy not only affects new shipments but also in-transit goods and operational routes.

For goods involving Nansha 9810 / 9710 modes, it is recommended to assess customs clearance stability in advance and adjust the export port if necessary.

In terms of documentation, all materials must be in English to avoid triggering audits due to description issues.

At the same time, according to US customs regulations, fines and related fees arising from false declarations, non-compliant documents, or incorrect classification will be borne by the declarant.

For goods that have been shipped but not yet cleared, there is still a window for adjustment. It is recommended to review the documents as early as possible to reduce the risk of arrival.

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Before shipment, the customs clearance route, Importer, and declaration logic should be confirmed to avoid passive backend processing.

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If you are unsure whether the current information has risks, you can send us the product name, value, and product information, and we will help you assess it in advance to resolve issues before shipping.

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