English–Chinese

“clear customs” in Chinese

Chinese

Also清关 (qīng guān)

Pronunciation

Pinyinbào guān

Example

我们要把这批货物报关。wǒ men yào bǎ zhè pī huò wù bào guān

We need to clear this shipment through customs.

Illustration for 报关 (clear customs)

How to say “clear customs” in Chinese

“Clear customs” in Chinese is 报关 (bào guān).

A shipment is formally presented to customs with a truthful account of its contents so that officials can release it.

Full entry for 报关: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 报关

如果携带超额物品要在机场报关。rú guǒ xié dài chāo é wù pǐn yào zài jī chǎng bào guān

If you are carrying excess items, you must declare them at the airport.

Tips for using 报关

  • English speakers may associate customs mainly with travelers, but this Chinese verb usually concerns commercial goods and the paperwork connected with them.

Other Chinese words for “clear customs”

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清关

qīng guān

verbclear customs

这批货需要尽快清关。zhè pī huò xū yào jǐn kuài qīng guān

This shipment needs to clear customs as soon as possible.

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