A new plan was officially launched to expedite the clearance and licensing of new electric vehicles between Shenzhen and Hong Kong in south China following three trucks carrying domestic NEVs going through Shenzhen Bay Port to the special administrative region.
The plan facilitates quick customs clearance and licensing of new energy vehicles upon arrival in Hong Kong through collaboration and pre-approval between the customs of Hong Kong and Shenzhen. It significantly reduces costs for domestic car makers and supports the facilitation of cross-border trade in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
"Under the 'Shenzhen-Hong Kong Fast Pass Plan,' domestic NEVs that meet regulatory requirements can simultaneously undergo both pre-approval for imports and the qualification approval process from Hong Kong customs before departing Shenzhen. Once the Hong Kong customs completes the pre-approval process, the NEVs can officially clear customs and depart. They will arrive in Hong Kong via road transport, where the licensing process can be quickly finalized for use by Hong Kong residents," said Wang Xiao, vice section chief of the Supervision Office of the Qianhai Comprehensive Bonded Zone under Shekou Customs.
In the past, cars delivered to Hong Kong needed to be temporarily stored in warehouses while awaiting qualification verification and customs inspection, leading to high storage costs and lengthy waiting periods. The new model allows customs clearance and registration to be completed before the vehicles arrive, saving over 70 percent of both time and storage costs compared to the traditional approach.
New plan launched to expedite clearance, licensing for NEVs in Hong Kong
