Foreign Trade Updates
On Dec 2, 2025, Korea Trade Commission initiated a second sunset review of anti-dumping measures against Chinese H-sections (height ≥80mm, symmetrical). Stakeholders must register within 3 weeks; prior actions include 2014 investigation and 2015 duties.
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On Nov 20, 2025, Korea Trade Commission finalized anti-dumping mid-term review on China-origin PET film, recommending adjusted duties: 7.31% for Kanghui New Material & affiliates, 36.98% for Tianjin Wanhua. Involved tax codes: 3920.62.0000, 3920.69.0000. Reviewed past investigations since 2007.
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The 2025 National WTO Work Conference was held in Beijing on Dec 3-4, summarizing past achievements, analyzing new situations, planning 15th Five-Year Plan WTO goals, deploying 2026 tasks, and emphasizing China's role in promoting multilateralism and WTO reform.
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Xinhua reported on Dec 4 that China-France bilateral trade (Jan-Oct) reached $68.75b (up 4.1%), two-way investment exceeded $27b. The 7th China-France Entrepreneurs Committee meeting was held in Beijing, with a bilateral investment MoU signed. Both sides will deepen practical economic and trade cooperation.
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On December 4th, the first meeting of the China Ecuador Free Trade Commission was held via video conference. Both sides summarized the agreement's good implementation, adopted procedural rules, and exchanged views on goods trade, rules of origin, etc. The agreement was signed in May 2023 and took effect in May 2024.
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Ningbo Airport Customs launched Zhejiang's first "airside direct access" supervision mode, enabling a batch of optocouplers from Xi'an to be exported to Budapest efficiently. This mode improves clearance efficiency by over 80%, reduces logistics costs by ~30%, solves traditional model issues, and enhances Ningbo Airport's competitiveness.
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Ningbo's automobile exports grew significantly during the 14th Five-Year Plan, with Zhejiang Zhongda Yuantong transforming from used to new car exports. New energy vehicles are a core driver; the port's exports reached 32.54b yuan (Jan-Oct 2025), up 59.8%. The company targets 50,000 annual exports in the 15th Five-Year Plan.
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Recently, Zhejiang's Guo Bin koi farm in Ningbo Haishu exported 200 high-quality koi to Malaysia for the first time. Haishu Customs provided customized assistance (one enterprise one policy, green channel) to solve export pain points (quarantine, transportation) and ensure smooth customs clearance.
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Shuikou Customs seized 2 batches of silver particles (total 5kg, 99.8% silver) from two outbound passengers in travel inspection; transferred to anti-smuggling for further disposal.
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Friendship Customs seized two Qing Dynasty Qingshi Lions (general cultural relics prohibited from export) via cross-border e-commerce transfer channels. Customs reminded that cultural relics export requires approval and permit, with smuggling facing criminal or administrative penalties.
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Fujian's TV exports reached 1.243 billion yuan in the first three quarters, up 1.41 times year-on-year, with 87.3% to APEC economies. Xiamen Customs optimized measures to support enterprises like GuanJie Display, whose exports doubled.
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A cargo ship carrying 28900 tons of spodumene successfully docked at Dongguan Port (its first spodumene import). Shatin Customs adopted facilitation measures (advance declaration, release before inspection) to cut clearance time by 30% (35 hours from berthing to departure), boosting the Greater Bay Area's new energy industry supply chain. Customs will continue optimizing measures for high-quality development.
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Dongguan, a major Chinese toy export base, faces export challenges like certification differences. The Chao Play Service Station provides technical trade services (e.g., SNI certification consulting) and helps formulate industry standards. Customs support enhances enterprises' compliance and competitiveness, boosting the trendy toy industry's global development.
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Guangzhou's China-Europe freight train cross-border e-commerce center shipped its 4th e-commerce train this week. Goods reach Europe in 13 days (twice faster than sea freight, 1/5 cost of air freight). Launched on June 18, cumulative goods value exceeded 190 million yuan by end-October. Zengcheng Customs provides convenient clearance, with future daily operation expected to support Belt and Road.
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The designated supervision site for imported meat and fruits at Jiangmen High tech Port is officially approved (Jiangmen's only one). It solves import dependence on foreign ports, reduces logistics costs, meets citizens' needs, supports the Greater Bay Area, and Jiangmen Customs optimizes clearance services.
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The world's first floating dynamic positioning aquaculture test platform "Zhanjiang Bay No.1" was delivered. Xiahai Customs provided policy support like tax exemption for imported R&D equipment, supporting Zhanjiang's marine industry development.
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Enping Jinxing Textile Printing and Dyeing Co. exported ~1.1b yuan of textiles in Jan-Oct, preparing for AEO renewal. Enping Customs promotes facilitation measures, with Jiangmen's textile exports reaching 7.47b yuan in the same period.
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Qingdao Qianwan Comprehensive Bonded Zone uses "one line, one ticket, multiple vehicles" model for international transit goods, piloted general taxpayer qualification, achieving 107.5B yuan import/export (Jan-Oct, +19.4% YoY, 14.4% of Qingdao's total).
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On Dec 3rd, Yiwu Customs released the 100 millionth cross-border e-commerce imported commodity this year, marking the first annual import list exceeding 100 million. Yiwu's cross-border e-commerce bonded imports started in 2019 with continuous growth, supported by logistics advantages, customs reforms (e.g., "One Point Return Nationwide") and smart supervision (sensorless checkpoint for 10-second release), becoming a key global purchasing growth point.
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As of December 1st, the cumulative freight volume of the cross-border AGV channel at Ganqimaodu Port (China-Mongolia) has exceeded 10 million tons, being China's first such route. Equipped with intelligent devices and the TOS system, it operates efficiently, with this year's freight volume accounting for about 1/9 of the port's total.
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