The first batch of exhibits at the 9th China International Import Expo cleared customs and entered the country

China News Service, Shanghai, October 12 (Reporter Jiang Yu) The first batch of imported exhibits at the 9th China International Import Expo (hereinafter referred to as the "CIIE") were successfully cleared and entered the country under Shanghai Customs supervision on the 12th.

It is reported that this batch of exhibits comes from Austrian WFL Turning and Milling Technology Company. This company is the "hidden champion" in the world of high-end composite processing machine tools and participated in the CIIE for the first time this year. The exhibit that passed customs on that day was the turn-milling composite machining center, which was exhibited for the first time in Asia. It reflected the current development trend and advanced manufacturing technology level of global high-end turn-milling composite machine tools, and has strong industry demonstration and technology leadership.

Stefan Hackl, general manager of WFL Turning and Milling Technology, said: "China occupies an important position in the global manufacturing landscape, and we regard Shanghai as the core hub for expanding the Asia-Pacific market."

After the first batch of exhibits enters the country, French tires, Australian coffee, Kazakhstani ice cream and other exhibits will also arrive in Shanghai one after another. In order to improve customs clearance efficiency, Shanghai Customs has opened 123 CIIE special windows and channels in 26 subordinate customs offices to improve customs clearance efficiency for exhibits.

"We will use the big data platform to carry out smart supervision, and implement convenient customs clearance measures such as scheduled customs clearance and dedicated windows and posts to ensure the rapid customs clearance of CIIE exhibits that comply with regulations." said Zhu Xuelong, deputy section chief of the Comprehensive Business Section 1 of Yangshan Customs.

This CIIE will be held in Shanghai from November 5th to 10th. More than 1,200 companies from 99 countries and regions have signed up to participate in the exhibition. In order to support the CIIE to "get better and better", the General Administration of Customs of China has formulated and released the "Customs Clearance Instructions for the Ninth China International Import Expo in 2026" and the "Customs Support Convenience Measures for the Ninth China International Import Expo in 2026" on the basis of continuing the support policies for previous CIIEs, clarifying operational specifications around the entire chain of entry declaration, inspection and supervision, and post-exhibition disposal of exhibits.

"We will continue to optimize customs clearance procedures, conduct strict on-site supervision, provide consulting services, implement convenient policies such as tax concessions for exhibits and unified guarantees, reduce exhibitor participation costs, ensure the smooth holding of the 9th CIIE, and help global good goods enter the Chinese market faster and better." Chang Zhemin, deputy director of the Customs of the Shanghai Convention and Exhibition Center, said.