Foreign Trade Updates
Milan Winter Olympics fuels global ice and snow sports enthusiasm, spurring Weihai's ice and snow equipment exports. Weihai Customs innovates regulatory services (e.g., item number level supervision) to enhance clearance efficiency, cut costs, and support enterprises like Kaitai Sports, aiming to expand global market share.
more
On Feb 2, 2026, China's General Administration of Customs issued Announcement No.15, cutting VAT rate for imported "other flaxseed oils and their products" from 13% to 9%. This boosts Ningxia's flaxseed deep processing industry, helps enterprises extend chains, and is supported by policy research and enterprise confidence.
more
Yan'an's local products (Luochuan apples, Yichuan peppercorns, Yan'an-made sucker rods) expand overseas (Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan, Kazakhstan) with Yan'an Customs' support, linked to the Belt and Road, to boost foreign trade and rural revitalization.
more
Weinan Customs reported 2025 Qinchuan cattle exports (1612 heads, 53.691 million yuan) rose 23.3%/37.1% YoY, top in Shaanxi. The breed is favored in Hong Kong. Customs took measures to boost exports, benefiting Hong Kong citizens and local enterprises, and will continue supporting opening up and rural revitalization.
more
On January 26th, 2026, it was learned that Xi'an's 2025 import-export value reached 498.79 billion yuan (21.1% YoY growth, 17.3pp higher than national average), with 5 features. 14th Five Year Plan cumulative import-export exceeded 2 trillion yuan. Guanzhong Customs will support its foreign trade development.
more
On January 27th, 5.9 tons of red date vinegar from Jiaxian Zaoyuanwai Jujube Industry Co., Ltd. was successfully exported to Vietnam via Yulin Customs (Xi'an Customs subsidiary), marking Yulin's first such export and Jiaxian jujube industry's shift to high value-added deep processing. Customs provided guidance, green channel services, etc. The enterprise plans to expand production, driving local farmers' income, while Yulin Customs will continue supporting rural revitalization through jujube industry transformation.
more
As Spring Festival approaches, Jiangyin Nuozhan Horticulture's flower basket exports are busy (30k+ last month, weekly batches now). 2025 exports exceeded 7 million yuan (7% YoY growth). Jiangyin Customs offers green channel facilitation. Products use eco-friendly coconut liners & iron frames, popular in Europe/America/Oceania.
more
Fujian Province’s alcohol and beverage exports reached 1.066 billion yuan (Jan-Nov this year). Malt beer leads sales, spirits (rice wine, rum, Baijiu) and juices (passion fruit, vegetable, guava) grow significantly. Private enterprises dominate, East Asia is main market, West Asia etc. surge. Xiamen Customs offers facilitation to support exports.
more
From Jan-Nov 2025, Fujian exported 92k forklifts (40.3% YoY, new high), 62k electric ones (45.2% YoY). EU (Germany dominant, Albania 18x growth) and emerging markets (BRI, Africa, LDCs) grew. Xiamen Customs supported with expert teams and facilitation measures.
more
The European Commission released a price commitment guidance for Chinese car companies exporting to Europe, replacing the up to 35.3% anti-subsidy tariff. Companies need to commit to minimum import prices and export volume caps for duty exemption, offering a buffer but setting new thresholds, requiring government-industry-enterprise collaboration to address impacts.
more
On February 9, 2026, the Ministry of Finance, General Administration of Customs and State Administration of Taxation issued a notice clarifying tax preferential policies for cross-border e-commerce export return goods (2026-2027). Qualified goods (under codes 1210,9610,9710,9810, returned within 6 months in original state) are exempt from import taxes; export tariffs can be refunded.
more
The article focuses on China's economic reform, emphasizing deepening economic system reform to advance high-quality development. It covers building a unified national market, adhering to the "two unwavering" principles, and advancing factor marketization, with the 20th CPC Central Committee's Fourth Plenary Session arrangements to boost economic vitality and transform potential into development momentum.
more