China

    Question:   Does anyone know where we can obtain information relating to China Compulsory Certificate (CCC), including CCC exemption guidelines, etc ?  

  QUESTION:   We have received an unusual request from one of our Chinese customers.  They wish to know if any raw materials used in the finished goods we provide them originate in the Philippines. I realize that there is an ongoing issue between the two countries…..Does any one know if this constitutes a boycott […]

  Question: Would the membership please help clarify the invoice requirements under China Rule 148 for itemization of charges required on the commercial invoice?

  Question:   I recently read a blog regarding China tightening the reins on hazardous chemicals that are being imported there.  The blog states that in the beginning of February they started compulsory inspections on haz chemicals and substances that were being imported into China and were specifically focusing on GHS compliance.  According the blog, […]

Question:One of my engineers sent some china blocks to China. Customs there is holding them for fumigation certificate. My thinking is he needs to just forget those, get some new blocks, have them fumigated, fill out the certificate and consider this a lesson learned. Other than this or having fumigation done there, is there any […]

Question:Has anyone had success in temporarily importing used tool kits into China? Did you hand carry or ship? Tool kit will be returned to US.

Question: I’m helping coordinate some training in China, and wanted to put some hugePowerPoint files on a 4 GB flash drive for the participants.  Question is,how difficult, from a compliance standpoint, is it to export/import theflash drives (15 – 30), and would I be better off to have the trainer carrythem in his personal belongings?

Question:Good morning, I wanted to see if I could get some feedback from other importers regarding this issue. We are seeing an increase in mold on product from China imported in containers.  We occasionally see this, but not to the extent we are experiencing this year.  I understand that China is having a very rainy […]

Question: Has anyone in the membership received any notice from forwarders orbrokers on the new Chinese customs regulation titled “No. 33 Announcement” ?Requiring a importer/exporter registration code ? Any information would help.Regards

Question: Over the past year we have received numerous requests from our vendorsin China for a letter authorizing the use of our own brands.  ChineseCustoms has required this document prior to export even though we are the IOR.  Has anyone experienced the same situation for their own-brands produced in China?If so, how have you resolved […]

Question: Do any of the members have any knowledge about trade programs such asISA or AEO in China? If not, does anyone know what the future may hold ?

Question: My company is exporting used computers, servers to our PRC office.  I readon the ICPA database, where used consumer electronics, and computers arerestricted for import to the PRC.  After contacting the Commerce Department,they confirmed that used to be the climate in PRC, but they haven’t gottenback to me with an update.  Has anyone in […]