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Understanding the rules is the fastest way to clear customs. For companies in cross-border trade, the most gut-wrenching moment is when your phone buzzes with three words from your freight forwarder: “Your cargo is held for inspection.” What follows is a familiar nightmare: the container st...Read more -
No complex theories – just practical steps to get your export VAT refund right and avoid costly mistakes. Target Audience: Sales, Procurement, Operations, Management – anyone outside the finance team. Goal: Understand the process, take the right actions, avoid common traps, and support your finan...Read more -
I. Latest Situation Overview (News Facts) • On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched military strikes against Iran, followed by retaliatory attacks from Iran. • Iranian missiles and drones struck multiple Middle Eastern countries, including the UAE, B...Read more -
On February 24, 2026, the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China (MOFCOM) issued Announcements No. 11 and No. 12 of 2026. In accordance with the Export Control Law of the People’s Republic of China and related regulations, 40 Japanese entities have been added to the Ex...Read more -
As the Spring Festival approaches, foreign trade professionals are about to enter a critical annual window — the 2026 Q1 strong start. The post-holiday resumption of work, overseas inventory replenishment, cross-border e-commerce spring new product launches, and concentrated procurement waves in ...Read more -
● According to Announcement No. 15 released by the General Administration of Customs on February 2, 2026, the Value-Added Tax (VAT) rate for over 70 types of imported goods has been lowered to 9%. Covering multiple industries, this move aims to help enterprises move forward with less burden!! ✨...Read more -
Jiangsu has taken the lead in piloting the new intermodal transport model supported by the General Administration of Customs Announcement No. 12 of 2026, with Taicang Port becoming one of the first customs zones involved! On the first day of the reform, a shipment was exported from Taicang Port...Read more -
Reposted from “Digital Dharma Circle”: One Article to Understand: The Relationship Between ERP and CRM, MRP, PLM, APS, MES, QMS, WMS, SRM. These days, whether it’s manufacturing, trading companies, or project-based businesses, whenever the topic of digitalization and informatiza...Read more -
As 2026 begins, a major announcement signals the end of policy-driven growth for the photovoltaic (PV) industry. The Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration issued an announcement on January 9th: ✅ Effective April 1, 2026, the export value-added tax (VAT) rebate will be fully e...Read more -
To strengthen the management of critical minerals, starting in 2026, China’s silver export officially enters the era of “single batch, single approval“. All exporting enterprises must first obtain qualification, then secure permits, significantly raising the entry barrier and ti...Read more -
The “reiteration” of dual-use item export licenses can be understood as the government’s ”official annual major verification“ conducted at the start of each year. Its purpose is to ensure the latest control requirements align with actual trade practices. 1. Why the ...Read more -
According to a joint announcement by the General Administration of Customs and the State Taxation Administration, starting January 1, 2026, the electronic data online verification system for the “Proof of Tax Reimbursed/Not Reimbursed for Exported Goods” between Customs and Tax author...Read more