On November 13th, a mainland man Liu was caught by Gongbei Customs at Gongbei Port for smuggling 54 old mobile phones hidden on his body. Customs reminds that hiding goods to evade supervision is smuggling, which may lead to criminal liability if serious.

Fujian's trade with Africa grew 18.78% YoY to 79.772 billion yuan in the first three quarters, with electromechanical products leading exports and metal ores leading imports. Private enterprises are the main force, and trade partners are expanding.

Qingdao Customs’ "Digital Customs Officer" integrates AI to automate document review, risk assessment, and FTA benefit reminders, reducing clearance time, increasing enterprise exports/profits, and shifting supervision to data-driven, supporting foreign trade high-quality development.

Four TIR transport vehicles cleared Jiaozhou Customs (Qingdao) and will reach Moscow via Manzhouli in about 8 days. TIR’s advantages (flexible, cost-effective, door-to-door) are recognized. SCO demonstration zone leads national TIR shipment volume (374 vehicles Jan-Oct) with multiple routes. Customs optimizes supervision and explores new TIR functions.

Recently, Anhui Ruichen Plant Protection prepared a batch of 2% emamectin emulsion for export to Myanmar. As a leading biochemical pesticide enterprise, its export accounts for over 90% of revenue. Bengbu Customs provided facilitation (immediate inspection, 24-hour clearance) to ease warehousing pressure. Its Jan-Oct pesticide export reached 28,000 tons (500 million yuan), while Bengbu Customs supervised 6,018 dangerous goods batches (up 9.5% YoY).

Anhui Haoyuan Chemical Group passed AEO certification, becoming Fuyang's 5th and Anhui's 131st AEO enterprise. AEO enterprises enjoy preferential customs measures, reducing trade costs. Fuyang Customs provided one-on-one guidance. The company expects annual export cost reduction of ~1.6 million yuan, enhancing competitiveness. Hefei Customs promotes more enterprises to join AEO for Anhui's foreign trade development.

Chinese Christmas supplies export booms during overseas holiday season. Customs optimize clearance, assist with IP protection, brand building, and expanding emerging markets (Southeast Asia, BRI) to ensure timely delivery and boost enterprise competitiveness.

Cixi (Ningbo) sees strong heater exports, with Renewal Electric’s orders scheduled till Dec and Jan-Nov value up 10% yoy. As China’s key heater base (1/3 national exports), it benefits from seasonal demand (Black Friday/Christmas) and tech innovation (customized, energy-efficient products). Cross-border e-commerce supports growth, reflecting China’s foreign trade resilience and high-end transformation.

Italian jewelry brand Vitifa brings 444 pieces (over €1.03m) to 8th CIIE via Shanghai Customs' innovative Import Expo Direct Train model. Goods from Donghao Lansheng bonded warehouse in Huangpu reach venue in 35 mins (fastest), with customs simplifying procedures by over 50%.

On November 1, 8th CIIE cultural relics and art exhibits departed Shanghai Waigaoqiao Bonded Zone for the National Exhibition Center. Shanghai Customs uses "authentication traceability" tech, in-process supervision, and intelligent devices to ensure safe entry. 49 global artworks (including Jia Aili, Zhang Enli) will be showcased, with customs offering personalized plans and green channels.

From Nov 17 to 20, Zhao Zenglian, Deputy Director General of the General Administration of Customs, led a delegation to visit Hong Kong, exchanging with relevant departments on smart customs, convenient clearance, smuggling combat, agricultural and food trade, and researching related bases.

Zhangmu Port in Xizang sees growing foreign tourists due to Belt and Road, visa-free policies. Nyalam Customs optimizes clearance (one-on-one guidance, "report and review") for self-driving vehicles. Jan-Oct: 18700 tourists (62x YoY); future plans to improve service efficiency.