The procedure for customs withdrawal and warehouse return of goods presents significant operational complexity, involving multiple steps that create inconvenience for both clients and logistics providers. For instance, when errors are discovered after customs declaration submission or when shippers fail to provide necessary documentation during customs inspection, the process of customs withdrawal and warehouse return must be initiated.
Taking export air cargo at Capital International Airport as an example, the standard operational workflow typically follows these steps: First, relevant documents must be submitted, including the warehouse return application, deletion request form, warehouse inventory certificate, customs processing opinion, supervised goods application form, and all customs declaration documents. Subsequently, a deletion request must be filed through the Single Window system, with documents submitted to the customs post-processing department—a process that generally requires approximately two working days to complete.
The next phase involves submitting the warehouse return documents to the customs inspection center office for registration, followed by waiting for inspection and signature by coordinating officers. Finally, on-site operations are conducted to complete the final warehouse return procedures. Upon successful completion, clients must be promptly notified to retrieve their goods.
While undeniably cumbersome, strict adherence to this established protocol remains the most effective method for handling such exceptional circumstances in international logistics operations. The process underscores the importance of meticulous documentation and interdepartmental coordination in modern customs procedures.
