On March 18, the establishment of the Brand Overseas Service Committee and product launch conference were held in Shanghai. For many companies, this may not be an ordinary establishment event, but a more realistic signal: Today's overseas expansion is no longer as simple as 'selling goods', but in the context of reshaping global rules, increasing compliance thresholds, and intensifying brand competition, it is about re-answering a question - how can Chinese companies go global more stably, deeper, and longer-term? Read More

The General Administration of Customs Announcement No. 27 of 2026 (Announcement on Matters Related to the Implementation of the 'Regulations on the Registration and Management of Overseas Production Enterprises of Imported Food by the Customs of the People's Republic of China') 'The Regulations on the Registration and Management of Overseas Production Enterprises of Imported Food by the Customs of the People's Republic of China' (General Administration of Customs Order No. 280, hereinafter referred to as the 'Registration Regulations') was announced on October 14, 2025 and will come into effect on June 1, 2026. Relevant implementation matters are now announced as follows: 1. List of supporting catalogs for the 'Registration Regulations'. Based on the analysis of food raw material sources, production and processing techniques, historical food safety data, consumer groups, consumption methods and other factors, and in conjunction with international practices, the General Administration of Customs determines the catalog of imported foods that require official recommendation for registration, the list of foods that will not be automatically renewed, and the scope of overseas storage enterprises of imported food that need to be registered and managed in accordance with the 'Registration Regulations'. Relevant directories, lists, and scopes are dynamically managed. (1) Official required Read More

Affected by the continued deterioration of the situation in the Middle East, the global shipping market is experiencing a new round of violent shocks. Key routes that were originally operating stably were forced to reroute, freight rates soared to four times, costs soared, and some cargoes were even 'dumped' midway, triggering strong dissatisfaction among shippers, who accused them of 'disguised extortion.' Industry insiders describe the current market as being in a 'Wild West' state that is almost out of order. Read More

When it comes to durian, many fans will be deeply attracted by its rich and mellow flavor. However, the risks of 'opening blind boxes' of fresh durian and the limitations of seasonal supply always make this love more regretful. Therefore, frozen durian has attracted countless fans due to its long shelf life, unique taste and high cost performance. According to the 'Catalogue of Food Exported to China from Countries or Regions that Meet Assessment and Review Requirements and Have Traditional Trade' issued by the General Administration of Customs, frozen fruit products are no longer subject to quarantine access management. After understanding the latest policy, I will now help you unlock it in all aspects - to achieve durian freedom, how to import frozen durian? Read More

To support the high-quality development of multimodal transport and improve the level of customs clearance facilitation for international multimodal transport goods, the General Administration of Customs has decided to launch a pilot project for the supervision of sea-rail combined transport and water-to-water transfer multimodal transport of imported and exported goods based on the previous pilot. Relevant matters are now announced. 1. The term 'multimodal transport' as used in this announcement refers to the intermodal transport mode in which the mode of cargo transportation is container transport, the domestic transportation mode is railway transportation or water transportation, and the inbound and outbound transportation mode is water transportation. Enterprises can carry out pilot projects for multimodal transport supervision models according to their own needs. 2. The scope of goods carried by multimodal transport shall comply with the 'Measures of the Customs of the People's Republic of China on the Supervision of Transit Goods' (published by the General Administration of Customs Order No. 89) and relevant regulations. Containers carrying goods should comply with the relevant requirements of the 'Regulations of the Customs of the People's Republic of China on the Supervision of Containers and Container-Type Truck Cars Used to Load Customs-supervised Goods' (General Administration of Customs Order No. 110). Domestic cargo transportation Read More

In international ocean transportation, ocean LCL is suitable for cases where the quantity of goods is small or the volume is not enough to fill the entire container. Ocean LCL cargo is usually organized and managed by logistics companies or freight forwarders. The cargo of multiple cargo owners can be properly assembled to fully utilize the container space. So, what are the differences between LCL and FCL by sea, and what should we pay attention to when shipping? Read More

So many new trade regulations come into effect in the new year? Read More

[Issuing Unit] Bureau of Safety and Control [Issue Number] Ministry of Commerce and General Administration of Customs No. 91 of 2025 [Issue Date] December 31, 2025, in accordance with the 'Export Control Law of the People's Republic of China', the 'Regulations of the People's Republic of China on the Export Control of Dual-use Items' and the Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs Order No. 29 of 2005 ('Entry and Import of Dual-use Items and Technologies') 'Measures for the Administration of Import and Export Licenses'), as well as the 'Export Control List of Dual-use Items of the People's Republic of China' and the 'Import and Export Tariffs of the People's Republic of China' in 2026. The Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs have adjusted the 'Administrative Catalog of Import and Export Licenses for Dual-use Items and Technologies' and the adjusted 'Administrative Catalog of Import and Export Licenses for Dual-use Items and Technologies' is now announced. Import operators import radioactive isotopes in accordance with the 'Regulations on the Safety and Protection of Radioactive Isotopes and Radiation Devices' and the 'Measures for the Administration of Import and Export Licenses for Dual-Use Items and Technologies' Read More