Question: We recently acquired a handbag division that was previously based in HK and they are trying to ramp up a China direct to international markets initiative. The model proposed is a DDP set up and shipping direct from China to markets like Australia, Canada, France, etc., generally small shipments that would […]
QUESTION: I am looking to see if anyone has the particulars on the specific requirements to meet the China Compulsory Certification (CCC); particularly for the Low-Voltage Electrical Apparatus, I need to know the voltage or amps ranges. Any assistance is appreciated. **************
Question: Our China related party sells the equivalent of EAR99 type products to China distributors (no export, China-centric transaction). There is zero US content in these items; they are 100% Chinese for material, labor and overhead. No US citizens work in the factory, but at times our corporate officials will visit the factory in […]
Question: Can anyone provide me information on the CIQ requirements in China? How do you get registered for this? Any recommendations on contacts to assist? The brief information I have gathered is that it reduces import quarantine holds by customs on electronics and other commodities. ============
QUESTION: I am led to believe that duty and VAT on items imported into China are assessed based on total landed cost, which is akin to CIF + transaction value from the PO. However, if the transaction from the US to China is EXW or FCA, this (per INCOTERMS) states […]
Question: I understand that China has some requirements for exports, particularly registrations for items like chemicals. Do any of the members know of any immediate or future plans for China to institute an export control regime for specific materials and technology based on the Wassenaar as Malaysia and Mexico recently have done? In […]
Question: I understand that China has some requirements for exports, particularly registrations for items like chemicals. Do any of the members know of any immediate or future plans for China to institute an export control regime for specific materials and technology based on the Wassenaar as Malaysia and Mexico recently have done? In […]
Question: We are a US Company with an independent partner located in Zhuhai China. We sold and shipped a piece of test equipment with a value of $21,000 USD to another Chinese Company through our Zhuhai partner in November of 2012. The Chinese customer used the equipment without difficulty for 3 months then […]
Question: My company is a food and beverage producer that has been exporting to China for several years. Some of our products originate in third countries and are exported to China from the US. We have recently entered into a relationship with a new customer in Northern China, and the customer has informed us […]
Question: Are there specific regulations regarding the importation of used equipment into China ? Our company is looking into selling a fully depreciated piece of plant equipment to China for use in their facility to produce products for the Chinese market. What are the valuation and potential import permit / pre-inspection […]
Question: I am looking for guidance on import regulations (and practical experience) for aircraft parts to China. These parts will range from skins, ribs, tires etc. to COTS parts such as bolts, washers, etc. The parts are for repair/replacement or spares. Thanks in advance. ===========
Question: Does anyone know if there is a way to access the 2013 China Harmonized Tariff Schedule, with applicable chapter notes, in English? Below is the link from China Customs’ official website but it is all in Chinese. http://service.customs.gov.cn/default.aspx?tabid=9372
