On March 9th, Huangdao Customs (under Qingdao Customs) partnered with local authorities to conduct a policy door-to-door activity for nearly 40 shipbuilding/offshore enterprises, offering customized services via policy interpretation, case analysis, Q&A, covering customs regulations, processing trade, etc., to facilitate policy implementation and support enterprise compliance.

The "Shunyi Tour of Multinational Pharmaceutical Companies" dialogue in Beijing’s Shunyi District focused on facilitating imports of clinically urgent rare disease drugs. It gathered government, medical, and pharmaceutical stakeholders to discuss policies, highlighting Beijing’s pilot zone, Shunyi’s pharmaceutical industry growth, and Tianzhu Port’s role as a key trade hub.

Latest information on bulk raw materials covers China's Feb auto exports (672k units, NEV 282k), US Feb CPI (0.3% mom, 2.4% yoy), energy (oil prices surge, IEA reserves release), chemical industry projects (phosphate, lithium), and updates on rubber, textile, steel, etc.

On March 11, Shengyi Steel Index was 840 points. On March 10, SHFE stainless steel warehouse receipts decreased. The 15th Five-Year Plan emphasizes optimizing traditional industries like steel. In Jan-Feb 2026, China's steel exports/imports fell year-on-year, while iron ore imports rose.

On March 8th, the News Center of the 4th Session of the 14th NPC held a press conference. Wang Yi (Minister of Foreign Affairs) answered questions on China's foreign policy and foreign relations, focusing on China-Europe relations (warming ties, trade over $1trn), Belt and Road high-quality development, and 15th Five-Year Plan-related diplomatic efforts.

Jiaxing Customs assisted in adding an exclusive tariff code for hydrocarbon biodiesel (produced by Blue Whale Bioenergy), facilitating exports, cutting costs, and supporting green energy development, aligning with national efforts on correct political achievements.

On March 9, 2026, the 100th TIR vehicle loaded with chandeliers left Ruian, Wenzhou for Moscow under customs supervision, marking a new opening high. Wenzhou (Zhejiang's first TIR city) has 18 routes to 4 countries; TIR advantages boost foreign trade, customs promotes smart supervision to support local economy.

On March 10, 2026, Yixin Europe China Europe freight trains departed Yiwu for Moscow and Uzbekistan. From Jan-Feb 2026, it shipped 572 trains (47k TEUs, up 10.21%/9.43% YoY). Commodity structure upgraded (new energy vehicles, photovoltaic modules), cultural & creative products are hot. Digital customs clearance supports growth. Hangzhou Customs will further optimize services.

The 2026 government work report promotes intelligent manufacturing. China's washing machine industry transforms from scale to quality, with growing global exports (2025 emerging market growth). Enterprises innovate (smart features, differentiated products) while customs provide support (AEO, green channels). It becomes a global supply chain core, offering Chinese solutions for smart living.

Zhejiang, China's largest Middle East export province, faces impacts from tense Middle East situation: suspended orders, 82%+ month-on-month freight rate hike, stranded containers. Enterprises respond by exploring African markets, adjusting logistics; customs and CCPIT provide assistance.

Recently, Daxie Customs under Ningbo Customs found 18 pallets of undeclared, restricted audiovisual products (about 142000 CDs/vinyl records, 23.9 tons) hidden in goods declared as "PP hollow boards". Anti-smuggling department has initiated criminal investigation. Relevant customs regulations require truthful declaration and approved import of such products.

Xuancheng Customs (subsidiary of Hefei Customs) provides customized services to accelerate the export of intangible cultural heritage rice paper, including a special team, one-enterprise-one-policy guidance, fast track, smart certificate processing and appointment inspection for fast clearance.

On March 4th, Suzhou Customs under Hefei Customs supervised 7-ton export-bound Dangshan pears. Known as the "Pear Capital of the World", Dangshan benefits from improved refrigeration facilities. Customs strictly controls quality, provides green channel services, helping the first batch of Dangshan pears export smoothly this year to bring sweet flavor to overseas markets.

Shanxi Jinli Candy's hard candies entered Belgium and Poland markets, marking a European layout milestone. Shuozhou Customs provides policy, regulation and clearance support, helping the company export to over 20 countries (export value over $4 million by 2025). The customs will continue supporting local agricultural and food products going global.

Recently, Qingdao Jimupia Jewelry Co., Ltd. uses processing trade to avoid gold price fluctuations. Huangdao Customs provides one-on-one guidance, intelligent approval, and special channels for jewelry processing enterprises. By 2025, Qingdao West Coast New Area's jewelry processing import-export will exceed 1.1 billion yuan. Customs will further promote processing trade reforms.

Huangdao Customs under Qingdao Customs seized 1.5 tons of mattress packaging materials illegally loaded in an empty entry-declared container, violating customs law requiring truthful declaration.

A batch of 1000 French strawberry seedlings arrived at Qingdao Jiaodong Airport. Qingdao Customs used conditional removal to quickly transport them to storage, supporting spring plowing and market supply. Customs ensured quarantine safety via closed-loop management, aiding modern agriculture and rural revitalization.

In early March around International Women's Day, Yantai International Land Port saw a "she economy" boom (beauty, maternal & child goods). Yantai Customs optimized supervision (24/7 clearance, precise inspection) to cut backlogs, lifting clearance efficiency by ~20%. Since March, it released 157,000 cross-border packages (up 25.6% YoY), boosting the industry.

Recently, Linyi Port’s LCL operation area is busy with goods from Linyi Mall consolidated locally, cutting transport time by 10% and cost by nearly 15%. Policy innovations (e.g., Qingdao Customs’ "inspection before shipment") and system upgrades boost efficiency, with 2025 box volume up nearly 70% year-on-year. This model activates inland foreign trade, and Linyi Customs will further optimize services.

最近北京海关下属大兴机场海关在入境旅客“绿色通道”行李检查中发现24件带皮鲨鱼鳍（净重8.064kg，来自长鳍鲨和镰刀鲨，属CITES附录II物种），并提醒携带濒危物种及其制品无合法证件属违法，情节严重追究刑责。