激发西安市开放型经济活力

Core Insights - The article highlights the efforts of Guanzhong Customs in enhancing the efficiency of customs clearance and supporting the high-quality development of foreign trade in Xi'an through various innovative measures [5][12]. Group 1: Customs Clearance Innovations - Guanzhong Customs has established a centralized inspection point to facilitate the inspection of small-volume, low-risk import and export goods, significantly improving customs clearance efficiency [7][8]. - The "remote inspection" model has been introduced, allowing customs officers to conduct inspections via video, which can reduce inspection time by over 50% for certain goods [8][12]. - From January to April, the centralized inspection point served over 50 enterprises and handled more than 150 batches of goods, achieving a "check upon arrival" service [7]. Group 2: AEO Certification Benefits - AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) certification provides significant advantages, including priority customs processing and reduced inspection rates, with certified enterprises experiencing a 60% faster clearance time compared to non-certified ones [10][11]. - Currently, Xi'an has 42 AEO-certified enterprises, accounting for 80.8% of the total in Shaanxi province, contributing nearly 60% of the province's total import and export value [11]. Group 3: RCEP and Tax Benefits - The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has introduced measures that allow certified exporters to self-issue origin declarations, enhancing operational flexibility and reducing costs [12][13]. - In the first five months of 2025, Guanzhong Customs issued 7,963 origin certificates, with a total value of 5.798 billion yuan, marking a year-on-year increase of 9.35% and 24.42% respectively [14].