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Attention Fashion Importers!
Planning to import clothing? Here are the 3 MOST COMMON mistakes that can cost you big time during the process. Make sure you’re prepared to avoid these issues: HS Code Misclassification Clothing imports often involve multiple types, materials, and styles. It’s easy to make a mistake when assigni...Read more -
How Are Cars Imported into China?
Imported vehicles remain one of the hottest categories in China’s market. But behind every luxury car on the road is a highly regulated import process. In short, it includes: Brand authorization from the overseas automaker Automatic Import License (MOFCOM) CCC certification Customs declar...Read more -
A $1 Million Loss for a Food Importer—All Because of Food Labeling Issues!
One of our clients, a food import company, lost a staggering $1 million due to repeated labeling issues on their product packaging. Due to a lack of experience, their products could not be put on shelves in time, missing the peak sales season. This resulted in significant losses. This is a challe...Read more -
Case Study: Solving Import Challenges for a Japanese Food Importer
In May 2024, our team handled the customs clearance for a pre-packaged food shipment from a Japanese supplier. During the inspection, customs flagged the shipment due to the supplier’s address being located in one of the ten Japanese prefectures banned for import due to radiation concerns. ...Read more -
Why Are Your Overseas Parcels Stuck at China Customs?
Here’s what you need to know before shipping goods to China. Many clients contact us every day with the same problem:“I bought items overseas and shipped them to China via EMS — now customs says I must handle import clearance. What should I do?” The Most Common Reasons EMS Parcels Are Held Your s...Read more -
Importing Food into China? We Make It Easy.
China’s food import regulations can be complex — licenses, labeling, customs clearance, inspections. That’s where we come in. No importer qualification or food license? We can act as your authorized agent. Food Import Process (Simplified) Pre-filing & label registration: 4–7 days Overseas...Read more -
A Food Importer Lost RMB 1 Million — All Because of a Label
A food import company once suffered a loss of over RMB 1 million, not due to product quality or pricing, but because of non-compliant food packaging labels. Due to limited experience, the company repeatedly ran into labeling issues during customs clearance. Their products couldn’t be launched on ...Read more -
One Wrong HS Code Could Cost You Far More Than a Cup of Coffee
Many importers and exporters believe customs risks are “someone else’s problem.” In reality, incorrect HS classification is one of the fastest ways to trigger customs audits, penalties, or even anti-smuggling investigations. Why does the HS code matter so much? It determines how customs sees your...Read more -
Auto Parts Import into China | CCC, Energy Label & Mechanical Certificates May Be Required
Due to the wide variety of auto parts, import customs clearance may involve multiple regulatory certificates, including: CCC (China Compulsory Certification) China Energy Efficiency Label Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Import Certificates Whether a certificate is required depends o...Read more -
No GACC Registration? Then Food Import into China Is Not an Option.
For overseas food manufacturers, GACC registration is not optional — it is a mandatory requirement for importing food products into China. Without a China Customs (GACC) registration number, food import customs clearance simply cannot proceed. With over 30 years of experience in food import custo...Read more -
Apparel Import into China (Part 3) | Is a Chinese Label Required for Imported Clothing?
Yes — all imported apparel must have compliant Chinese labeling. If garments arrive without Chinese labels or with non-compliant labels, corrective labeling must be completed during the customs clearance process before the goods can be released. Typically, Chinese labeling for imported apparel i...Read more -
Apparel Import into China (Part 1) | Do You Need Qualifications or Market Access Approval?
When importing apparel into China, specific qualification and compliance requirements apply. Here are the key points importers should be aware of: The importer must be registered with a business scope covering textiles or apparelForeign trade operator filing is required to obtain import & exp...Read more