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2010 AmCham Shanghai Customs Climate Survey
 

Introduction

This exercise measures how you see the "climate", or working environment, of Shanghai Customs. It can help you understand your import/export operations and interface with China Customs. The results of the survey will be shared with Shanghai Customs and relevant initiatives as deemed appropriate.

Please be as frank and honest as you can in answering these questions. This information will be of little value unless you provide a truly accurate description of how you see the Shanghai Customs environment.

Your answers will be kept confidential.


Directions

Most questions ask whether your business has been 'Positively - Negatively' impacted, using a scale to best describe what the Customs climate is actually like.

Other questions ask whether an issue is a 'High Priority' or 'Low Priority' using a scale to best describe how important this issue is for your company.
 
 

Participant Information
 

My company falls within the following industry sector(s):
 
 
 
 
 

My company has the following annual turnover:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

I have the following years of experience in import/export Customs issues:
 
 
 
 

My company is primarily engaged in the following activity:
 
 
 
 
 

Part 1 - 2009 Shanghai Customs Clearance Reform
 
1. Overall, do you think the Shanghai Customs clearance reform policy implemented in 2009 facilitated your import / export business?
Yes (positive impact)Neutral (no impact)No (negative impact)Don't know
 
2. In which respects have the Shanghai Customs clearance reform policies had a positive affect on your import / export business in 2009?
Yes (positive impact)Neutral (no impact)No (negative impact)Don't know
(a) Reduced customs clearance time
(b) Increased consistency in customs clearance time
(c) Reduced customs clearance cost
(d) Improved cash flow
 
3. What other reforms or actions by Shanghai Customs had a significant impact on your business in 2009? Positive or Negative? Please list and comment.
   
 
 

Part 2 - Regulatory Changes
 
What was the impact of the following regulatory changes on your business in 2009?
Yes (positive impact)Neutral (no impact)No (negative impact)Don't know
1. GAC Announcement (2009) No. 49, Supplementary Declaration, effective from 1 October 2009
2. GAC Announcement (2009) No. 51, New Requirement of outsourcing processing trade, effective from 1 August 2009
3. GAC Order No. 172, Advanced Manifest Rule, effective from 1 January 2009
4. GAC Order No. 179, Duty Exemption Policy, effective from 1 January 2010
5. Implementation of Free Trade Agreements, in particular, implementation of the preferential duty rate
 
 

Part 3 - International Logistics
 
Shanghai wishes to become a world leader in logistics. What bonded zones are most important to your business success?
Most ImportantLeast ImportantDon't know
1. Private Bonded Warehouse
2. Public Bonded Warehouse
3. Bonded Logistic Park
4. Free Trade Zone
5. Export Processing Zone (with logistics function)
6. Bonded Port Area (e.g. Yangshan)
7. Integrated Bonded Zone (e.g. Suzhou)
8. Bonded Logistics Centre (e.g. Suzhou)
 
 

Part 4 - Problems
 
Several different Customs laws, regulations and practices exist, which can make import/export operations complex. Which of the following areas were most troublesome in 2009?
Most TroublesomeLeast TroublesomeDon't know
1. Customs Valuation
2. Tariff Classification (HS Code)
3. Country of Origin
4. Customs Handbook
5. Duty-free Capital Equipment
6. Used Capital Equipment
7. Bonded Transfers
8. Bonded Repair
9. Bonded Zone Operations
10.Customs Clearance
11.Temporary Import/Exports
 
12.Other
   
 
 

Part 5 - The Future (2010)
 
What do you think Shanghai Customs should focus on improving in 2010?
   
 
 
All participants will receive a hard copy of the final survey report. Please provide us your contact information.
Name
   
Company
   
Job Title
   
Email Address