Foreign Trade Updates
On March 7, 2026, Ningbo Customs’ bonded zone issued the first China-ASEAN FTA mobile certificate to Ningbo Zhejin Steel, saving over $200,000 in tariffs and boosting its ASEAN market competitiveness. Customs offered targeted policy guidance and a green channel for efficient service.
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Recently, Ningbo Customs launched the cross-border e-commerce retail export (9610) business with split order mode at the Ningbo International Mail Exchange Center. The first batch of over 11,000 packages (valued ~451k yuan) was shipped, benefiting small/medium enterprises with small-batch, high-frequency exports. Ningbo Customs offered tailored support for smooth operation.
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On March 6, Ningbo Customs applied its "Customs Intelligent Audit ETC" system to inspect auto shock absorbers at Zhoushan Port, achieving high efficiency (4 mins total, 12 secs for intelligent review). Targeting auto parts export pain points, the model reduces clearance time/cost, with 230+ local algorithms. It will expand to more industries and the Yangtze River Delta.
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Faced with global economic and trade adjustments, Fujian consolidated mutually beneficial ties with ASEAN during the 14th Five-Year Plan, with imports/exports exceeding 2.03 trillion yuan (up 84.55%). Indonesia is the largest market, private enterprises are the main force, and intelligent manufacturing (e.g., Zhangzhou's massage equipment) enters ASEAN. Xiamen Customs provides targeted support for smooth trade.
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By 2025, Fujian’s aquatic exports hit 43.81 billion yuan, ranking first in China for 13 years. Emerging markets (Africa, Latin America) fuel growth; enterprises upgrade to high-value products. Xiamen Customs offers green channels & 7×24 clearance support.
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Nanping, Fujian’s bamboo shoot industry thrives: Mingliang Food processes frozen/canned bamboo shoots (25% export growth in early 2026). Nanping Customs supports via smart measures, green channels, and traceability to ensure quality and smooth exports, aligning with green development concepts.
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A batch of frozen guava products from Guangdong Yuanlv Bioengineering Co., Ltd. was exported to New Zealand for the first time via Xiahai Customs under Zhanjiang Customs, marking the expansion of "Zhanpin" agricultural products' overseas market.
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Lianjiang's bamboo, wood and grass products are supported by Zhanjiang Customs (door-to-door service, 7×24 inspection). Jan-Feb export value reached 5.1207 million yuan to over 20 countries/regions, achieving a stable foreign trade start.
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Recently, the 42nd Hong Kong International Jewelry Fair and related fairs were held. Zhuji pearl enterprises used ATA Carnet for convenient exhibition clearance with Hangzhou Customs' support. Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport Customs processed 10 ATA transactions involving 334 exhibits worth over 10 million yuan.
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Guangzhou launched a pre-packaged food export pilot via market procurement trade in Feb 2025. It simplifies customs, exempts VAT, aiding SMEs; cumulative exports hit 376M yuan to 51 countries (90% to Belt and Road nations). Customs supports enterprises to cut costs.
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This article reports on Hekou Port's efficient customs clearance, featuring smart devices (multilingual translators, intelligent gates), growing cross-border tourism (987400 passengers Jan-Feb, +13.58% YoY), and measures like bilingual desks/fast channels, with positive tourist feedback.
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On March 5, Minquan-made refrigeration equipment departed via Qingdao Port under Shangqiu Customs supervision. Minquan’s refrigeration industry has 22 million annual capacity, sold to 80+ countries. Sea-rail intermodal trains (9470 TEUs Jan-Feb 2024) cut transport cost ~5% and time 1-2 days. Shangqiu Customs enables instant clearance via smart measures.
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