China's customs administration has established a detailed Domestic Region Code Table that reflects the country's nuanced economic landscape through specialized zoning strategies. This system highlights Shanghai's pivotal role as an economic hub, where diverse special economic zones—including export processing areas, economic-technological development districts, and high-tech parks—serve as engines of innovation and growth.
Shanghai's Distinctive Economic Geography
As one of China's most developed cities, Shanghai demonstrates meticulous regional planning. While districts like Huangpu, Jing'an, and Hongkou lack designated special economic zones, others showcase specialized development areas:
- Changning District hosts the Shanghai Economic-Technological Development Zone
- Minhang contains multiple export processing zones
- Qingpu's export processing zone contributes significantly to regional growth
Evolution Through Administrative Restructuring
The 1990s marked a transformative period with Pudong's development, leading to the creation of Pudong New Area and specialized zones like Yangshan Bonded Port and Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone. This restructuring propelled Pudong to national economic prominence while establishing infrastructure for future expansion.
Notable Zoning Particularities
Three special cases illustrate the complexity of Shanghai's economic geography:
- Chuansha New Town: Originally part of Chuansha County before its 1992 dissolution during Pudong's development, now celebrated for cultural heritage and natural landscapes.
- Minhang Export Processing Zone: Despite its name, physically located in Fengxian District, demonstrating administrative intricacies.
- Minhang Economic-Technological Development Zone: Nominally under Minhang but actually situated in Pudong New Area, encompassing strategic areas like Lingang New City.
Shanghai's Customs Code Directory
| Province Code | Province | Zone Code | Customs Declaration Name | Location | Zone Type/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Shanghai | 31019 | Huangpu District | Municipal District | |
| 31 | Shanghai | 31043 | Caohejing High-Tech Park | Former Xuhui District | Economic-Technological Zone |
| 31 | Shanghai | 31052 | Shanghai Economic-Technological Development Zone | Changning District | Economic-Technological Zone |
| 31 | Shanghai | 31112 | Minhang Economic-Technological Development Zone | Minhang District | Economic-Technological Zone |
| 31 | Shanghai | 31115 | Caohejing Export Processing Zone | Minhang District | Export Processing Zone |
| 31 | Shanghai | 31145 | Jiading Export Processing Zone | Jiading District | Export Processing Zone |
| 31 | Shanghai | 31159 | Chuansha | Pudong New Area | Former Chuansha County |
| 31 | Shanghai | 31162 | Minhang Development Zone (Lingang New City) | Pudong New Area | Named after Minhang |
| 31 | Shanghai | 31166 | Yangshan Bonded Port | Pudong New Area | Bonded Port Zone |
| 31 | Shanghai | 31175 | Minhang Export Processing Zone | Fengxian District | Named after Minhang |
| 31 | Shanghai | 31185 | Songjiang Export Processing Zone | Songjiang District | Export Processing Zone |
| 31 | Shanghai | 31205 | Qingpu Export Processing Zone | Qingpu District | Export Processing Zone |
| 31 | Shanghai | 31224 | Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone | Pudong New Area | Free Trade Zone |
| 31 | Shanghai | 31226 | Pudong Airport Comprehensive Bonded Zone | Pudong New Area | Comprehensive Bonded Zone |
This comprehensive coding system provides clarity for customs declarations while revealing Shanghai's intricate economic relationships. As the city continues evolving, these administrative frameworks facilitate efficient import/export operations, reinforcing Shanghai's position in global commerce.
