Foreign Trade Updates
On January 27th, 5.9 tons of red date vinegar from Jiaxian Zaoyuanwai Jujube Industry Co., Ltd. was successfully exported to Vietnam via Yulin Customs (Xi'an Customs subsidiary), marking Yulin's first such export and Jiaxian jujube industry's shift to high value-added deep processing. Customs provided guidance, green channel services, etc. The enterprise plans to expand production, driving local farmers' income, while Yulin Customs will continue supporting rural revitalization through jujube industry transformation.
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As Spring Festival approaches, Jiangyin Nuozhan Horticulture's flower basket exports are busy (30k+ last month, weekly batches now). 2025 exports exceeded 7 million yuan (7% YoY growth). Jiangyin Customs offers green channel facilitation. Products use eco-friendly coconut liners & iron frames, popular in Europe/America/Oceania.
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Fujian Province’s alcohol and beverage exports reached 1.066 billion yuan (Jan-Nov this year). Malt beer leads sales, spirits (rice wine, rum, Baijiu) and juices (passion fruit, vegetable, guava) grow significantly. Private enterprises dominate, East Asia is main market, West Asia etc. surge. Xiamen Customs offers facilitation to support exports.
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From Jan-Nov 2025, Fujian exported 92k forklifts (40.3% YoY, new high), 62k electric ones (45.2% YoY). EU (Germany dominant, Albania 18x growth) and emerging markets (BRI, Africa, LDCs) grew. Xiamen Customs supported with expert teams and facilitation measures.
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The European Commission released a price commitment guidance for Chinese car companies exporting to Europe, replacing the up to 35.3% anti-subsidy tariff. Companies need to commit to minimum import prices and export volume caps for duty exemption, offering a buffer but setting new thresholds, requiring government-industry-enterprise collaboration to address impacts.
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On February 9, 2026, the Ministry of Finance, General Administration of Customs and State Administration of Taxation issued a notice clarifying tax preferential policies for cross-border e-commerce export return goods (2026-2027). Qualified goods (under codes 1210,9610,9710,9810, returned within 6 months in original state) are exempt from import taxes; export tariffs can be refunded.
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The article focuses on China's economic reform, emphasizing deepening economic system reform to advance high-quality development. It covers building a unified national market, adhering to the "two unwavering" principles, and advancing factor marketization, with the 20th CPC Central Committee's Fourth Plenary Session arrangements to boost economic vitality and transform potential into development momentum.
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Recently, Liaocheng Customs assisted a local food enterprise to export 20 containers of cotton candy (over 5 million yuan) overseas, organizing experts to guide establishing a rapid response system for foreign technical trade measures and improving quality control points like raw material traceability to meet importing country standards.
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Recently, Yantai Customs under Qingdao Customs seized 886 unquarantined insect specimens (over 30 African/Southeast Asian species) in inbound express shipments, violating China's quarantine regulations; the specimens are temporarily detained.
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Recently, "Marine Geology No.9" completed its long-distance scientific research mission, docked at Qingdao Dagang Pier 1 (first this year), and will head to Qingdao Scientific Research Ship Base. Qingdao Dagang Customs ensured smooth return via pre-communication, boarding quarantine, and paperless clearance to boost efficiency.
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Qingdao Jiaodong Airport Customs seized 54 disposable e-cigarettes, 37 e-liquids, 480 cigarettes illegally brought in by a passenger (hid some for profit). Relevant duty-free tobacco/e-cigarette limits are noted.
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Recently, Huangdao Customs under Qingdao Customs seized 265 old scrapped foreign garbage servers (non-functional) in import freight. China prohibits foreign garbage import; goods detained, to be returned. Violators face fines/criminal liability.
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Recently, Qingdao Port's international transit consolidation business has grown significantly. Supported by Huangdao Customs' optimized processes and tech empowerment, it improves logistics efficiency, cuts costs, attracts enterprises, and helps the port transform into a global shipping resource allocation center. 2025 data shows 55.9% and 58.8% year-on-year growth in tickets and TEUs.
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Recently, 9095 succulent plants were shipped from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport via efficient customs clearance (green channel, zero delay). These popular succulents are a new China flower export growth point, supported by customs measures for fresh, urgent exports.
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Qingdao Airlines QW9894 transported 82 imported durians to launch RCEP Malaysia (Qingdao) Durian Festival. Leveraging RCEP policies, durians take ~24h from Malaysian orchards to Qingdao tables via 6h Kuala Lumpur-Qingdao flight. Customs uses "advance declaration" for quick clearance, ensuring freshness and safety.
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Qingdao Customs' Rongcheng Customs found over 30 types of undeclared food (1.2 tons) in cross-border e-commerce export goods. Food is a legally inspected commodity; enterprises must declare truthfully. The customs has not allowed the goods to be exported.
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Shanghai Customs facilitates warm clothing imports amid rising demand via measures like green channels and first-release white lists. It ensures safety supervision, supports Fast Retailing, with 2025 imports up 33.2% YoY.
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Anqing's sports goods firms (Yongda, Anxin) expand overseas amid 2026 Milan Olympics & ice-snow boom, supported by Anqing Customs (AEO benefits, green channel, one-on-one guidance). 2025 export hit 65.88M yuan (+1.3x YoY).
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Hengxing Toys (Ningbo) integrates China-Chic elements (e.g., Palace Museum IP) into toys, boosting domestic/overseas sales. Ningbo’s 2025 cultural exports hit 38.48B yuan (+5% YoY); Hengxing targets $6M overseas sales by 2025 for its independent brand.
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Ningbo Customs uncovered a smuggling gang that falsely declared high-end musical instrument accessories (strings, rosin, etc.) as low-priced goods (steel wire, etc.) to evade taxes. The gang smuggled over 300,000 items worth ~55 million yuan (brands like THOMASTIK, PIRASTRO). The case is now transferred to procuratorate for prosecution.
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