Foreign Trade Updates
On November 20, 2025, India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced an anti-dumping investigation into polyester textured yarn from China (customs code 54023300) in response to Indian firms' applications. Dumping period: Apr 1,2024-Jun 30,2025; injury period: 2021-2025. Stakeholders submit info to specified emails.
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On Nov 18, 2025, US Department of Commerce issued final ruling on first anti-dumping & countervailing fast sunset review of China's bound steel staples: lifting measures would lead to continued/recurring dumping (122.55%) and subsidies (63.24%-192.64%). It also noted related investigation timeline (2019 initiation, 2020 final ruling, 2025 review launch).
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On November 18, 2025, the US Department of Commerce announced the final ruling of the second countervailing sunset review on Chinese calcium hypochlorite imports: canceling measures would lead to continued/recurring subsidies at 65.85%. It also mentions related investigations and rulings since 2014.
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On November 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the final determination of the third anti-dumping and countervailing fast sunset review on lightweight thermal paper from China, noting canceling measures would lead to continued/reoccurred dumping margin (115.29%) and subsidy (13.63%-138.53%). Past related investigations and reviews are also mentioned.
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In the first three quarters, Shanghai Port's imported food from Belt and Road countries reached 135.34 billion yuan (15.5% YoY growth). Key categories include fruit and coffee, with Shanghai Customs' convenient measures ensuring smooth entry. Colombian coffee is introduced with full traceability, and Shanghai has the world's most coffee shops (over 9000).
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On Nov 19, the first "Miami Ningbo" charter flight carrying 47 tons of Chilean cherries arrived at Ningbo Lishe Airport this season. The route plans 10 flights (80 tons each), with cherries assembled in Santiago then transferred via Miami to Ningbo. Featuring varieties like Rainier/Santina/Bing and specs 2J-5J, it's supported by China Eastern's cold chain system, Ningbo Airport's efficient ground service and customs' green channel (low-temp inspection). This boosts Ningbo's international fresh food hub and bilateral trade.
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According to Yinchuan Customs, Ningxia's foreign trade in the first 10 months of 2025 reached 17.41 billion yuan (up 6.8% YoY). It includes steady growth in all trade modes, private enterprises accounting for 78.1%, growing trade with EU, ASEAN and Belt and Road countries, and significant increases in imports/exports of mechanical and electrical products and agricultural products.
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Eight models of 490 Bridgestone aircraft tires cleared customs quickly at Huangdao Customs via the "one meter multiple use" tax reduction mode, enjoying 76000 yuan reduction. Expanded to aviation maintenance in March 2025, the mode solves ticket-by-ticket audit pain, improving efficiency by over 80%. Huangdao Customs processed 95 exemption forms for 3 enterprises this year, cutting taxes by nearly 1.5 million yuan, and will optimize services further.
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Qingdao Customs launched the "Authorization and Entrustment Agreement" function on Oct 31 to prevent fraudulent use of production enterprises' qualifications for electronic ledgers. As of Nov 17, it intercepted 6 suspected fraudulent enterprises and issued 1099 manual electronic ledgers. This function safeguards legitimate enterprises, improves trade environment, and supports standardized export declarations. Unauthorised enterprises can use the manual issuance module; Qingdao Customs will continue optimizing smart customs for efficiency and compliance.
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Weihai Customs (a subsidiary of Qingdao Customs) seized 500 undeclared infringing Apple iPhone back covers in export shipping channels, confirmed as trademark infringement by rights holders, detained the goods and imposed penalties on involved enterprises, citing China's Customs Law on IP protection.
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On Nov 18, Kunming's regular freight route to Türkiye (Istanbul) officially launched via Changshui Airport—its first all-cargo route to Europe, with 4 weekly flights (55-60 tons each) carrying cross-border e-commerce goods. Customs optimized processes to ensure smooth operation, boosting regional economic trade.
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Shanghai Customs reports Jan-Oct Shanghai-ASEAN trade hit 530.31b yuan (+12.6%), with 159k preferential origin certs issued (+16.3%). Digital services (self-print, 24/7 review) and fresh produce clearance improvements (e.g., Cambodian bananas same-day sale) boosted trade; ASEAN fruit imports rose 9.8x.
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China signed an early harvest arrangement of the Joint Development Economic Partnership Agreement with Congo (Brazzaville) (first African country to do so). China will apply zero tariffs on 100% of its taxable products, complying with WTO rules, to support African countries amid global trade turbulence, demonstrating South-South cooperation commitment.
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Guangxi's actual foreign investment from Jan to Oct exceeded $500m (9% YoY growth), with HK, UK, SG as top sources. Its Pilot FTZ reached over $300m (25.3% YoY), 17 economic zones over $200m (229.3% YoY), manufacturing over $250m (150% YoY). Measures include dual circulation, FTZ upgrade; future plans focus on stabilizing foreign investment.
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On Nov 18-19, China and the Netherlands held consultations on Anshi Semiconductor in Beijing. The Dutch side voluntarily suspended the related administrative order, which China welcomes. However, obstacles like the Dutch court's erroneous ruling remain. Both sides agree to cancel administrative intervention and support enterprises to resolve disputes legally, aiming to restore global semiconductor supply chain stability.
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Li Qiang stated the China-Russia new era comprehensive strategic partnership is high-level; both sides will strengthen bilateral cooperation (economy, energy, etc.), people-to-people exchanges, and collaborate in SCO, BRICS to promote peace and common development.
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Li Qiang said China and Mongolia are close neighbors, maintaining stable friendly ties serves their peoples' fundamental interests. He noted economic complementarity, willing to strengthen strategic docking, expand traditional/emerging field cooperation. Zandenchartres congratulated the 4th Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, reaffirmed one-China policy, and expressed willingness to implement consensus, expand mutually beneficial cooperation with China.
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Xinhui tangerine peel, a medicinal and edible treasure, has an industrial chain output value of 26.1 billion yuan. Jiangmen Customs provides whole-process guidance, builds a traceability system, boosting its exports (530 tons Jan-Oct this year, 14% YoY) and supporting rural revitalization.
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On Nov 18, Mangshi airport customs released 2954kg fresh cut flowers to Mandalay, Myanmar (66th batch this year). Mangshi airport opened int'l cargo in Aug 2023; Jan-Oct import-export value hit 152m yuan (up 4.83% YoY). Customs offers green channel, appointment clearance for perishables to boost efficiency.
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Guangzhou's foreign trade (Jan-Oct this year) hit 1.02 trillion yuan (record high, +12.1% YoY). Private enterprises dominate (60.6% of total, +20.3% YoY). Guangzhou Customs supports via RCEP preferences, efficient services to boost export growth.
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