MAINLAND CHINA

16 January 2019

As wages in Mainland China have risen, many Hong Kong enterprises with manufacturing facilities there have tried to cut operating costs – one option is to take production lines offshore. More

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China Approves Import of US-Origin Rice

16 January 2019

US-origin rice has now been cleared for import to China, with the proviso that all prevailing inspection and quarantine requirements are complied with. More

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U.S. Renews Import Restrictions on Archaeological Material from Mainland China

15 January 2019

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued a final rule extending through 14 January 2024 import restrictions on certain archaeological materials representing mainland China’s cultural heritage from the Palaeolithic Period (c. 75,000 B.C.) through the end of the Tang Period (A.D. 907) as well as monumental sculpture and wall art at least 250 years old. More

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China Confirms Changes to Provisional Import-Export Tariffs

14 January 2019

The provisional import and export tariffs on a range of goods were revised as of 1 January this year in line with a prior announcement by the State Council Customs Tariff Commission. More

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Hengqin Introduces Enhanced Cross-Border E-Commerce Development Measures

11 January 2019

A number of new measures have been introduced to boost cross border e-commerce in Hengqin. These include grants of up to RMB3 million for e-commerce import/export companies and of up to RMB1.5 million for cross-border e-commerce platforms. More

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China Confirms Extension of Recycled Oil Tax Exemption Initiative

11 January 2019

The tax relief on recycled mineral oil products is to be extended until 2023. More

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Little Detail on Outcome of U.S.-Mainland China Trade Talks

11 January 2019

The United States and mainland China met in Beijing on 7-9 January to hold their first talks since agreeing to a trade ceasefire in December. The negotiations were extended an extra day but reports have offered scant information on any results. More

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Senate Finance Committee Chairman Offers More Details on Trade Priorities for this Year

11 January 2019

As previously reported, Republican Senator Chuck Grassley will once again chair the Senate Finance Committee after a 12-year hiatus due to Republican Party term limits for committee chairmen. More

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China Adjusts Import Duty for Key Technological Equipment

10 January 2019

As of 1 January this year, companies importing items required for the manufacture of certain state-prioritised products will be exempt from customs duties and import value-added tax. More

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China Releases Updated Commodity Classifications

10 January 2019

The General Administration of Customs (GAC) has recently issued classification decisions on certain commodities as well as the rescindment of certain others. More

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