Core Insights - Shanghai Customs has launched upgraded application projects to enhance efficiency in customs processes, focusing on online services and reducing bureaucratic steps [1][2] Group 1: New Application Projects - The new projects include proactive online application disclosure, convenient customs clearance for imported cosmetic samples, and the "first release economy" for consumer goods [1][2][3] - The proactive online application aims to standardize processes, making it easier for companies to submit necessary documentation and receive real-time feedback from customs officials [2] - The imported cosmetic samples project provides integrated services by reducing inspection burdens and establishing a risk grading mechanism based on company credit and sample risk [2] Group 2: Impact and Efficiency - Since the initial launch of the "efficient completion of one matter" projects, over 20,000 companies have adopted blockchain digital identity (DID) certification, resulting in a more than 100% increase in efficiency for online customs declaration cancellations [1] - The departure tax refund measures have been successfully replicated in other cities, with Shanghai accounting for over 50% of the national total in departure tax verification [1] - The one-stop mail handling platform has saved nearly 250,000 yuan in customs costs for approximately 9,000 recipients [1] Group 3: Policy Support - The new policies, including the announcement from the General Administration of Customs, further relax penalties and optimize conditions for voluntary disclosure, enhancing the benefits of the proactive disclosure policy [2] - The "first release economy" model, which combines a whitelist and differentiated qualification assessment, aims to promote Shanghai as a premier destination for product launches [3]