Chinese word

清关

Pronunciation

Pinyinqīng guān

Meaning

  • verbclear customs

Example

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.

Illustration for 清关 (clear customs)

More examples

这些包裹正在清关，请耐心等候。zhè xiē bāo guǒ zhèng zài qīng guān qǐng nài xīn děng hòu

These packages are currently clearing customs, so please wait patiently.

Core concept

Getting a shipment past the official border check so it can be released for delivery or trade.

Common phrases

  • 需要清关xū yào qīng guān

    need to clear customs

  • 正在清关zhèng zài qīng guān

    currently clearing customs

  • 完成清关wán chéng qīng guān

    complete customs clearance

Similar words

报关bào guān: Report the contents and value of goods to customs with the required paperwork.
通关tōng guān: Go through customs and continue across the border.
放行fàng xíng: Permit goods to leave customs or be collected after inspection.

Definition in Chinese

使货物完成海关监管、领取放行许可的动作或办理该动作的手续。shǐ huò wù wán chéng hǎi guān jiān guǎn líng qǔ fàng xíng xú kě de dòng zuò huò bàn lǐ gāi dòng zuò de shǒu xù

Word origin

The commercial term 清关 (qīngguān, "clear customs") treats customs processing as a barrier that must be cleared before the shipment moves on.

Usage tips

  • A logistics update can use this word for customs processing that is still underway, so it does not by itself confirm that the shipment has been released.

Other meanings

  • customs clearancenoun

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