Mengla Customs processed two paperless tax refund transactions (149,000 yuan) via the system, part of Kunming Customs' smart customs initiative. The process is online with zero errands, cycle within 2 days. 14 subordinate customs implement it, 125 transactions for 60 enterprises (1.984 million yuan).

As Spring Festival approaches, Shaodong, Hunan red envelope enterprises are busy producing for export to 19 countries/regions. Shaoyang Customs provides IP and trade facilitation services, guiding enterprises to export via cross-border e-commerce. In 2025, local cultural product exports exceeded 170 million yuan, with enterprises innovating designs to enhance value.

First TIR mode transport of bonded goods in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, approved by Shenzhen Customs. TIR (UN-led convention) now covers bonded goods, offering faster (75% vs rail), cheaper (25% vs air) transport with no vehicle/box changes, reducing damage risk. Shekou Customs has a supervision plan for this model.

In 2025, China remained the world’s largest goods trader, with growth driven by industrial upgrading (high-tech exports), market diversification (BRI, ASEAN), new business models (digital trade, cross-border e-commerce), and leading provinces (Guangdong, Jiangsu, Zhejiang). It demonstrated economic resilience amid global challenges.

Berlin, Feb 6 (Xinhua) — German Federal Statistical Office data shows 2025 Germany-China trade volume reached 253 billion euros (up 2.7% YoY), China regains as Germany's largest trading partner. 2025 imports from China: 171.2B euros, exports: 81.8B euros. China was Germany's largest partner 2016-2023 consecutively.

Canadian Prime Minister Carney announced a new electric vehicle (EV) strategy on Feb 5, including a CAD2.3b 5-year affordability program, CAD1.5b for charging infrastructure, 2040 90% EV penetration goal, cooperation with China, and support for automotive transformation amid US tariff threats.

Yanbian Kexian Biotechnology saved 44,000 yuan on imported equipment via zero-tariff policy under China-South Korea FTA, guided by Yanji Customs. The FTA (effective 2015) brings policy dividends to Jilin Yanbian enterprises, with Yanji Customs optimizing services as phase 2 negotiations advance.

Since the 14th Five-Year Plan, Beijing Aviation Port (comprising Capital & Daxing airports) has advanced smart port construction via innovative seamless customs clearance, intelligent regulatory ecosystems, and risk prevention systems, boosting clearance efficiency and regulatory accuracy.

Since 2022, RCEP has been effective. Yinchuan Customs issued 2812 RCEP certificates, helping Ningxia enterprises secure nearly 60 million yuan in tariff cuts. It adopted measures like industry coaching, smart review, and approved exporters to facilitate benefits. Enterprises like Dunyuan Juxin saved taxes, with RCEP-related trade growing. Customs will continue supporting enterprises.

In 2025, Qingdao Port's Central Asian transit containers exceeded 17,000 TEUs (221% YoY growth). Through sea-rail intermodal innovation and efficient customs supervision (e.g., Liu Bing's team), it boosts Belt and Road trade, cuts enterprise costs, and supports Central Asia Express shipments.

Qingdao Dagang Customs completed territorial inspection of the imported dual source photon counting CT machine by Qingdao Haici TCM Medical Group, which has been put into clinical use. The customs optimized services (personalized plans, intelligent verification) for rapid clearance, and will continue to improve supervision of imported medical devices.

In 2025, Linyi Customs under Qingdao Customs provided tax reductions/exemptions for 12 Linyi enterprises’ imported equipment (total 20 million yuan), boosting local foreign trade. It implemented targeted policies, assisted enterprises in enjoying dividends, and supported broiler processing enterprises’ technological breakthroughs (600,000 white-feathered chickens/day). By 2025, 3 over-100-million-yuan broiler projects were filed. Future efforts will strengthen policy promotion.

FamilyMart's chocolate black light factory in Rongcheng, Shandong is in trial production with fully automated lines. It uses intelligent tech for unmanned production, expected 150m chocolate bars/year. Rongcheng Customs provided tax guidance, helping reduce 3.2265m yuan in taxes, supporting its shift to large-scale production.

Mount Huangshan tea exports (Maofeng, Qimen black tea) grew in 2025 to 1.58B yuan (+15.8%). Customs supported with special air/rail transport and guidance, expanding markets to Czech Republic, Uzbekistan etc.

On February 4, the first batch of fresh sturgeon from southeastern Chongqing (Shizhu County) was exported to Vietnam under Qianjiang Customs supervision, marking the region's first fresh aquatic animal export. Customs assisted enterprises with export processes/standards to obtain Vietnamese access; enterprises plan to expand to ASEAN markets, supporting rural revitalization.

Recently, Rongchang braised goose (a 360+ year-old Chongqing specialty) was first exported to Hong Kong with a batch worth over 90,000 yuan. Yongchuan Customs assisted Chongqing Etang Food Co., Ltd. in export-related issues, helping it obtain registration qualifications. The customs will continue supporting characteristic agricultural and food product exports.

Zigong lanterns (from Zigong, China) have entered 81 cities in 18 countries. Zigong Customs supports their global growth via IP protection, logistics optimization (rail-sea intermodal), "one enterprise one policy" services. By 2025, they hold over 80% foreign market share, annual output >6B yuan, driving 100k+ jobs.

On Feb 4, the Niuean container ship "Boda 89/MERATUS CIANJUR" built by Ningbo Boda Shipbuilding set sail from Shipu Port for export after joint inspection by customs etc., marking Shipu Port's official entry into international shipping. Xiangshan Customs innovated guarantee measures to reduce enterprise costs; Xiangshan's 2025 export commodity ship trade hit 1.68 billion yuan (up 32.9% YoY). Shipu Port will develop cold chain logistics etc.

Fangcheng Customs supervised bonded mixed ore storage; 2025 Fangchenggang Bonded Logistics Center (Type B) led nationwide in bonded mixed ore quantity/value. The business benefits smelters, while customs optimized supervision (Beidou, 24h clearance) to boost efficiency. Future reforms will support strategic mineral resources stability.

On Jan 27, 2026, the General Administration of Customs launched a multimodal transport supervision pilot; Qinzhou Port (Western Land Sea New Channel) was the first to implement it, using the "one order system" to improve efficiency, reduce logistics costs, serve the dual circulation, and connect with the Hainan Free Trade Port.