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Section 122 was the prologue. The new Section 301 is the sequel.
At 12:01 a.m. EDT on July 24, 2026, USTR’s new Section 301 Forced Labor duties took effect across 60 economies, replacing the 150-day Section 122 surcharge that expired the same minute. According to CBP CSMS #69326983: 17 economies at 10%, 38 at 12.5%, and five capped economies (EU and Taiw...Read more -
Your supplier just sent a revised quote. It’s lower — not because margins loosened, but because a tariff layer is coming off the stack today.
According to CBP, the Section 122 temporary import surcharge expires at 12:01 a.m. EDT on July 24, 2026, hitting its statutory 150-day cap. The surcharge, originally set at 10% [?] on nearly all U.S. imports, was imposed under the Trade Act of 1974 after the Supreme Court struck down IEEPA-based ...Read more -
A used CNC machine worth $80K can sit at the port for 6 weeks if the CCIC pre-inspection and import license are not lined up before shipment. We see it every month.
China requires CCIC pre-shipment inspection for most used mechanical and electrical goods listed under the import-restriction catalogue. The inspector checks safety, energy efficiency, and functional condition at the origin facility, and the report must be in place before the cargo sails. Most us...Read more -
China green-lit Laos fresh jackfruit for import on July 20 (GAC Announcement 102/2026). Good news for Southeast Asian fruit exporters—but it is only the first of three gates.
Gate 1: Access list. The product, the country, and the production facility must all be on China’s approved list. For jackfruit, Laos orchards and packhouses must register with GAC. Gate 2: Chinese labeling. Ingredients, origin, nutrition facts, and storage conditions must be in Chinese and review...Read more -
A German brake-pad shipment cleared Shanghai — then sat 11 days in bonded storage because the CCC certificate didn’t match the part number. One line cost a production schedule.
Three documents decide 2 days or 2 weeks for auto parts in China: CCC certification. Most components need it, and the certificate must match the HS code and part number. A generic mark isn’t enough. Energy-efficiency filing. Motors, lighting, and certain electrical assemblies need pre-ar...Read more -
Your AEO status might be your fastest route through Chinese customs — and the network just expanded.
China now recognizes AEO certification from 34 economies covering 60 countries. Morocco signed on June 26. Uzbekistan’s mutual recognition goes live August 1. If your company holds AEO status in a recognized economy, your goods entering China are entitled to: Lower inspection rates at Chin...Read more -
When a ¥10 million import shifts from duty-free to 7%, the invoice shock isn’t theoretical — it’s audited.
In April 2026, China’s Jingang Customs issued penalty decision 金港关缉违字〔2026〕4号 against two Shagang Group subsidiaries for misclassifying a variable frequency drive cabinet (变频器柜). The importers declared it under HS 8504409999 — static converters, 0% duty. A customs audit reclass...Read more -
New Facilitation Measures for Imported Automotive Parts – A Positive Step for Trade Compliance
Good news for automotive parts importers! China Customs has introduced a new facilitation measure for certain imported automotive components subject to China Compulsory Certification (CCC). For 8 designated HS codes, Customs will recognize valid CCC certificates issued by accredited certification...Read more -
One wrong HS code. A 30-percentage-point tariff gap. ¥159,891 in back taxes.
A recent Lianyungang Customs case: an importer declared American black walnut as HS 4407993090 (processed lumber, 0% duty, Vietnam origin). Customs reclassified it as HS 4403996000 (rough-sawn logs, 30% duty, US origin). Why? The wood was only sawn into planks in Vietnam. Customs ruled that basic...Read more -
How to Apply for an Automatic Import License in China?
Importing goods subject to China’s automatic import licensing requirements? Here’s what you need to know. An Automatic Import License is an official import permit issued by the authorized licensing authorities under the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) for goods subject to automatic impo...Read more -
Can Exhibitors Offer Product Samples, Tastings, or Trial Experiences at CIIE?
Yes. Exhibitors at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) may provide product trials, tastings, demonstrations, or distribute samples on-site, provided they comply with China Customs requirements. To facilitate customs clearance and compliance, exhibitors should notify Shanghai Customs in...Read more -
From CIIE Showcase to Shanghai’s Retail Shelves: How End-to-End Customs Solutions Helped Belarusian Ice Cream Enter the Chinese Market
A premium Belarusian ice cream brand has successfully made the journey from the exhibition halls of the China International Import Expo (CIIE) to becoming a popular product on the streets of Shanghai. Behind this success is Oujian Group’s Xinhai Customs Brokerage, providing comprehensive, ...Read more