CUSTOMS

Customs Conduct Random Sampling Inspections of Imports and Exports Other Than Statutory Requirements

29 July 2022

The General Administration of Customs started random sampling inspections of some import and export commodities on 13 July. The import commodities include stationery, baby and child products, home dishwashers, electronic toilet seats, oral appliances and simulated jewellery. The export commodities include children’s toys, children’s bicycles and scooters, and electric hot water bags. More

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Customs Speeds Up ‘Refund After Levy’ Procedures for Imports

28 July 2022

China’s General Administration of Customs recently announced that in order to ease the difficulties of enterprises and reduce their operating costs, steps will be taken to implement a “refund after levy” policy for two types of tax: import value-added tax (VAT) on natural gas and consumption tax on the import of naphtha and fuel oil for the production of ethylene and arene. The time taken to process natural gas import VAT refunds will also be shortened. More

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PAKISTAN: First Phase of Trade Single Window Officially Launched

26 July 2022

Pakistan launched the initial phase of the Pakistan Single Window (PSW) on 30 June 2022, to facilitate trade and lower the cost of doing business. More

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Shenzhen Customs Unveils 18 Measures to Help Stabilise Foreign Trade

10 June 2022

Shenzhen Customs recently unveiled 18 measures aimed at maintaining steady and high-quality growth in foreign trade. More

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SRI LANKA: Customs Introduces CEO/AEO Programme

14 February 2022

Sri Lanka Customs (SLC) launched its Compliant Economic Operator and Authorised Economic Operator (CEO/AEO) programme on 20 January 2022. More

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VIETNAM: Amendments to Rules on Import Goods Labelling

19 January 2022

Vietnam has issued amendments to goods labelling rules, which come into force on 15 February 2022. More

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BANGLADESH: Export Processing Zones Set for Faster Customs Services

22 October 2021

Customs-related services in the country’s Export Processing Zones (EPZs) are to be accelerated for both local and foreign investors. More

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INDIA: Duty Refund Scheme for Imported Inputs Announced

01 September 2021

Details of a new scheme aimed at refunding the import duty paid on inputs for items later exported have been announced by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MCI). More

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INDIA: Pre-Registration Requirement for Circuitry Imports Now in Force

18 August 2021

Certain imported electronic circuitry items must now be registered via the Chip Import Monitoring System (CHIMS), the government’s dedicated online tracking portal. More

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INDIA: Online Import/Export Compliance and Covid Assistance Services Go Live

13 August 2021

The country’s newly-launched Compliance Information Portal (CIP) is intended to provide free access to customs procedures and regulatory compliance requirements for importers and exporters, with a view to streamlining the cross-border trade process. More

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