Customs departments in Shenyang and Hohhot in Inner Mongolia autonomous region recently signed an agreement to cooperate on improving customs clearance services for goods transported by China-Europe block trains.

Currently, there are two China-Europe block trains that depart from Shenyang; the Shenyang-Manzhouli-Europe block train was launched in 2015, and the Shenyang-Erenhot -Europe block train was launched in 2017.

According to the agreement, the two sides will establish a working mechanism, where imported and exported goods will complete customs declarations, and inspection and customs clearance at one of the two customs offices without having to apply again.

The mutual recognition of customs procedures will play an important role in improving efficiency –– saving time and money for businesses.