Services

Bonded Logistics and Customs Coordination in Shanghai

UDB Shanghai coordinates document flows and operational handoffs for bonded, customs-supervised and cross-border cargo movements. Depending on the agreed scope, this may include coordination with appropriately qualified service providers for customs declarations, transport and handling. The customer and declarant remain responsible for complete and accurate shipment information. The relevant authorities handle customs review, inspection, duty and tax assessment, and release, while UDB’s role is limited to the services confirmed in writing.

What UDB Shanghai coordinates

  • Review and organise the commercial invoice, packing list, transport documents and cargo-information checklist.
  • Coordinate appropriately qualified customs-declaration, transport and handling service providers.
  • Track requests for additional information, handovers and status updates, and flag exceptions to the customer.
  • Coordinate air freight and subsequent customs-supervised transport milestones within the written scope.

What UDB Shanghai does not provide or promise

  • UDB Shanghai does not provide customs-brokerage or customs-declaration services directly; where such licensed services are required, they are performed by an appropriately qualified provider within the written scope.
  • UDB Shanghai does not guarantee customs-review or inspection outcomes, duty or tax assessments, or release timing.
  • UDB Shanghai does not submit or pass on unverified, false, vague or internally inconsistent cargo information.

Primary Shanghai air gateway

  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Information required for coordination

  • Contract, commercial invoice, packing list and transport documents.
  • Accurate commodity description, HS code where applicable, quantity, gross weight, value, country of origin and intended use.
  • Shipper, consignee, declarant and relevant authorisation information.
  • Any licence, approval, inspection or supporting evidence legally required for the commodity or route.

Bonded and customs coordination process

  1. Confirm the cargo flow, transaction structure, responsible parties and target milestones.
  2. The relevant responsible parties verify the customs-declaration data and supporting documents.
  3. Coordinate appropriately qualified service providers and applicable operational cut-off times.
  4. Track handovers, requests for supplementary information and status updates.

Content responsibility

Responsible team
UDB Shanghai Operations and Compliance
Last reviewed
2026-08-28

FAQ

Does UDB Shanghai provide customs-brokerage or customs-declaration services directly?

No. UDB Shanghai coordinates the document and service-provider workflow. Where a customs declaration or another licensed service is required, it is performed by an appropriately qualified provider as confirmed in the written scope.

Who is responsible for the accuracy of customs-declaration information?

The customer, declarant and other responsible parties must provide and verify complete and accurate information. UDB Shanghai can coordinate the requirements checklist and information flow but does not replace their legal responsibilities.

Can a fixed customs-release time be guaranteed?

No. Document review, inspection, requests for additional information, duty and tax assessment, and release are handled by the relevant authorities and responsible parties. Timing depends on the cargo, documents, route and current circumstances.