
Customs recordation enters the era of "one-click access".
Attention, veteran foreign traders! Customs Headquarters recently made a big move—"Administrative Counterparty Unified Management Subsystem Version 3.0"It has been fully rolled out across 27 directly subordinate customs nationwide. As a "veteran trader" with 20 years of experience in the import and export industry, I must say this reform is truly...hits corporate pain points. Remember when filing for different qualifications required multiple systems and countless forms? Now you can finally"One application, all done."!
Three highlights of the new system to watch
This upgrade isnt just a cosmetic interface change but a real efficiency revolution:
- System integration: Connects 4 previously independent systems and 56 filing items
- Smart operations: Automatically verify the mutual exclusion of qualifications to prevent enterprises from "stepping into pitfalls."
- Streamlined processes: Supports cardless modifications and cancellations—no more delays due to lost IC cards
Step-by-step guide to completing filing
As a "veteran driver" who has gone through countless filings, I've summarized the most efficient operational path:
Step 1: Find the right entry point
Recommended useChina International Trade Single Window Standard Edition, the path is:
Business applications → Standard version applications → Enterprise qualifications
Or go through the"Internet + Customs"channel:
Enterprise Management and Inspection → Importer/Exporter Registration/Customs Declaration Enterprise Registration
Step 2: Information filling techniques
Here are severalcommon pitfallsthat require special attention:
- Contact phone numbers are now changed tomandatory fields(either landline or mobile phone)
- Management personnel information has changed from optional tomandatory completion
- Investor information mustexactly match the business license
Step 3: The art of qualification selection
The best feature of the new system is its support formultiple qualifications simultaneous registration. For example, you can select all at once:
- Import and export goods consignors
- Cross-border e-commerce companies
- Transport Vehicle Responsible Person
The system automatically verifies compatibility between qualifications. If conflicts exist, immediate prompts will appear to avoid wasted effort.
Precautions for modification operations
Although the modification process has been simplified, timeliness requirements are stricter:
- For key information changes like company name or legal representative, you mustcomplete settlement within 30 dayscomplete system updates
- For pilot area enterprises, modifications willautomatically redirectto the new interface - dont mistake this for a system bug
- While cardless operations are convenient, we still recommendtimely binding of electronic port cardsfor greater reliability
Q&A Most Concerned by Foreign Traders
Which companies are eligible for the new system?
Essentially covering the entire foreign trade chain:
- Traditional customs declaration enterprises (importers/exporters, customs brokers, etc.)
- Cross-border e-commerce full business formats (platforms, payments, logistics, etc.)
- Special business enterprises (transport vehicle responsible persons, supervised premises operators, etc.)
What are the four integrated systems?
The "veteran" systems being integrated this time include:
- Credit Information Investigation Subsystem
- Export Food Production Enterprise Registration Management System
- Import Food Cosmetics Importer/Exporter Registration Management System
- Administrative Counterpart Unified Management System Version 2.0
Practical suggestions for foreign trade enterprises
Based on hundreds of registration cases Ive handled, here are three key suggestionsTrouble-avoidance guidelines:
- Prepare materials in advance: The new system requires more standardized attachments - we recommend using PDF format for all scanned documents
- Information consistency checks: Especially for key data like registered capital and shareholder structure, ensure complete alignment with industrial and commercial registration records
- Make good use of temporary save functions: Complex registrations can be saved step-by-step to avoid system timeouts
Finally, speaking from the heart: This customs system upgrade truly considers enterprise perspectives. As foreign trade professionals, we should quickly adapt to these changes and devote our saved time and energy to market expansion. If you encounter operational issues, remember Customs Hotline 12360 is always available!