January 1st this year marks RCEP's 4th anniversary. Chengdu Customs issued 12,000 RCEP certificates of origin (48.92 billion yuan visa amount) in 4 years, helping enterprises enjoy tariff reductions, boost exports and competitiveness. Key Sichuan industries benefited, with visa volume growing year-on-year.

In 2025, Chongqing's Western Land Sea New Channel operated over 12000 cross-border highway shuttle buses with transportation value exceeding 17 billion yuan (up 91% and 306% YoY). New GMS route to Thailand's Chumphon opened, cutting delivery time to ASEAN, benefiting "Chongqing made" enterprises.

On Jan 15, 2026, Fuzhou Port Jiangyin Area exported wind turbine blades to UK for the first time in 2026 under Rongcheng Customs supervision. Fuzhou has developed a complete offshore wind power ecosystem, and Rongcheng Customs optimized services to facilitate exports, with growing wind turbine blade export value.

2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the China-Latin America Forum. Fujian’s Jan-Nov imports from Latin America reached 109.08 billion yuan, with top partners Brazil, Peru, Chile and main commodities metal ores/minerals, agri products. Customs optimized services for faster clearance; private/state enterprises are key importers.

In 2025, Wanding Customs supervised over 1.08 million tons of imported crushed stones to support the Ruili Nongdao Expressway construction. It optimized clearance processes (e.g., advance declaration) cutting time from 3 hours to under 1 hour, and boosted border residents' employment and income.

In 2025, Gongbei Customs' anti-smuggling department launched "National Gate Sword 2025" etc., handling 19683 smuggling cases (9.613B yuan), cracking down on water travelers, maritime smuggling, "foreign garbage", endangered species, guns/drugs, money laundering. In 2026, it will support the Greater Bay Area's high-quality development.

On January 6, 2026, Guankou Customs under Gongbei Customs seized a man who hid 19 old mobile phones in a wheelchair battery box to smuggle into the country. The man, using an electric wheelchair through the green channel, admitted carrying for others for a fee. Customs warns such acts may constitute smuggling.

On Jan 13, 29 parcels of 248 general cargo express cleared at Zhuhai Guangdong Hong Kong Macao Logistics Park under Wan Chai Customs supervision, to be shipped via Hong Kong Zhuhai Macao Bridge. Since Jan 7 cross-border fast mode launch, 118 tickets/874 items (over 13k tons) cleared quickly, boosting AEO enterprises' efficiency.

In Jan 2026, RCEP has been in effect for 4 years. Gongbei Customs data shows its jurisdiction’s foreign trade enterprises applied for 22,000 RCEP certificates of origin (value 7.289b yuan, 17% annual growth). Chemicals, textiles/clothing are main exports. Enterprises like Zhuhai Huarun benefit from flexible origin rules via zero tariffs. Customs offers customized services, 2025 saw 158,400 origin certificates issued (61.219b yuan).

Hong Kong Zhuhai Macau Bridge Customs seized a cross-border driver hiding 76 old mobile phones in modified vehicle hidden compartments for entry. The driver confessed to smuggling for labor fees; customs noted such acts may constitute smuggling, with criminal liability for serious cases.

Since March 2025, customs has promoted the Enterprise Self Inspection Results Recognition Model, transforming from customs-led inspection to enterprise self-inspection with customs review. It expands applicable enterprises to credit-worthy registered ones, increases verification items from 3 to 45, improves efficiency, and encourages compliance, with Zhuhai's Bingfu Supply Chain as a case.

On Jan 8, 2026, Gongbei Customs intercepted two passengers (Huang, Yang) who smuggled 64 old mobile phones into China via Gongbei Port using modified electric vehicle seat cushions. Customs reminds such smuggling is illegal and may incur criminal liability if serious.