Foreign Trade Updates
Economic Daily client: The cross-border freight channel at Huanggang Port, which has been in operation for 36 years, has come to an end
On Dec 21, Shenzhen's Huanggang Port (China's first 24-hour customs clearance highway port, 36 years old) closed its cross-border freight channel. Diversion to other ports was orderly, with Shenzhen Customs' advance preparations ensuring smooth transition for enterprises and drivers, boosting logistics efficiency.
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Crossing Mountains and Seas to Help Revitalization - From the Perspective of Archives, Examining the Shipping Routes of Agricultural and Food Products in Chongqing
Chongqing Customs helps local agricultural and food products achieve export growth and high-quality development, leveraging archives to support rural revitalization. Exports have risen steadily, with types expanding from 5 (2021) to over 30 now, driving farmers' income and agricultural efficiency.
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Winter Solstice 'One Stop' Warmth People's Hearts
Yantai Customs optimizes cross-border mail clearance via a one-stop platform, green channel for urgent meds (e.g., Ms. Huang’s case), and AI-powered "Postal D Assistant" (7×24 support). Targets 95% online clearance by 2025, offering efficient, warm services.
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China Guomen Times: Thirty years of perseverance, courage and responsibility
Gu Jianfeng from Ningbo Customs has worked at plant quarantine for 30 years, intercepting nematodes, naming new species, developing an intelligent recognition system, winning tech awards, training talents, and guarding national biosecurity.
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China Guomen Times: The first electronic certificate for inspection and quarantine of incoming goods from Henan province has landed at Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport, achieving "instant" issuance of certificates
Zhengzhou Customs issued Henan's first Entry Goods Inspection and Quarantine Certificate via automatic system review, advancing smart visa reform. For frozen Atlantic salmon, it enables second-level issuance, online download, cutting clearance time from 1-2 days to seconds, reducing costs and ensuring freshness.
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Guangzhou Post Office Customs seized 3055 grams of methamphetamine
Guangzhou Post Office Customs seized 3055 grams of methamphetamine hidden in an inbound mail declared as "Baby Disinfector". The drug was found in a sterilizer, and smuggling drugs is criminally liable under Chinese laws.
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Su Enterprises Launch 'Ice and Snow Economy'
Jiangsu enterprises seize opportunities to boost ice and snow products export; multiple firms (e.g., Kunshan Guanhui, Wujiang Tutec) see high demand/orders, with customs providing convenience (guidance, fast origin certificates, dual-channel clearance) to support trade.
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Yunnan coffee exports lead the country
China's coffee industry is booming. Yunnan (Baoshan) coffee exports reached 840 million yuan Jan-Nov (1st in China). Tengchong Customs assisted with quality control, boosting exports to 11 countries (Vietnam, Malaysia etc.); deep processed coffee products achieved export zero breakthrough.
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The two-way traffic in the bay area of 'Guangdong cars heading south' has been upgraded again
On Dec 23, the first batch of Guangdong private cars entered Hong Kong via the Hong Kong Zhuhai Macao Bridge port smoothly using the one-stop system, marking a new stage of Guangdong-Hong Kong two-way direct traffic. The policy optimizes clearance, bringing convenience to users like Mr. Peng and promoting Greater Bay Area integration.
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The first voyage after the official opening of the anchorage on Lantau Island (pictured)
Guangzhou Port's Lantau Anchorage enters normal operation post-official acceptance. Its first export (key equipment for West African port projects) was supervised by Huangpu Old Port Customs, supporting the Belt and Road Initiative and enhancing port functions.
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Hainan Free Trade Port imports over 400 million yuan worth of goods benefiting from "zero tariffs" in the first week of its closure
Hainan Free Trade Port completed its first week of island-wide customs closure. Haikou Customs supervised over 400 million yuan in zero-tariff goods, 20 million yuan in duty-free processing, added 1972 new foreign trade enterprises, and offshore duty-free shopping hit 1.1 billion yuan. The first 7th freedom air route also operated.
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Yunnan avocado exports to Malaysia
On December 23, 832kg fresh avocados from Yunnan’s Longling (Baoshan) were exported to Malaysia via land-air transport after Tengchong Customs verification. Yunnan has over 5000 acres avocado bases, forming an industrial system. Customs provides advanced services to ensure quality and smooth export, helping expand overseas markets.
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