Policy changes, tariff updates, port performance, and tax-rebate news that move your shipments —translated into plain English by our licensed trade specialists.
UNCTAD identifies geopolitical tension, rerouting, and higher maritime costs as live risks. Corridor closures require a dated official notice.
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The 2026 VAT and export-rebate notices must be read against the exact product code, export date, and transaction documents. Here's how.
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Vietnam's Consolidated Document No. 43/VBHN-BCT is the primary source for 2026 transit rules. Commentary stays separate from the text itself.
A sound export-agency process links the parties, customs declaration, tax documents, FX settlement, and records — verify deadlines against current rules.
Used-equipment export support covers machine identity, destination import rules, declaration evidence, and inspection — checked per shipment.
Use 2026 Announcement No. 2 and the exact HS line and export date to review rebate treatment — broad industry labels aren't a substitute.
Recent State Council measures add context for comprehensive bonded zones. Savings depend on goods, warehouse, customs status, and deal design.
Official statements suspend selected China–US tariff and non-tariff measures through 10 November 2026. Limited in scope, not a permanent deal.
Official local-government guidance outlines common cross-border e-commerce export models. Choosing 9810 vs. 9610 depends on stock, destination, and tax.
GACC Decree No. 280 is the primary framework for overseas food manufacturer registration. Check registration and category before shipment.
UNCTAD data shows a large global fleet and continuing freight volatility. Budget with capacity data plus route-specific disruption risk.
2026 Announcement No. 2: battery products move from 9% to 6% for April–December 2026, and to zero from 1 January 2027. Verify your HS line.
The EUR 150 customs-duty exemption ends 1 July 2026; a temporary EUR 3 duty applies to qualifying low-value distance sales. IOSS is a separate VAT scheme.
CBP confirms separate dates and treatment for China-origin and worldwide low-value shipments. Unsupported parcel-volume estimates have been removed.
USTR set the first six-year USMCA joint review for 1 July 2026 and published the process. Outcomes for transshipment rules remain open.
E-commerce tax treatment depends on export model, HS code, invoice, and data chain. Use official VAT, customs, and FX materials before assuming.
CBP guidance confirms the U.S. de minimis changes for China and for all countries, with IATA data providing the market context.
A rebate calculation depends on input VAT, the applicable export treatment, and transaction evidence. Check current notices by exact HS code.
Zhongshen provides used motorcycle export support. Regulatory eligibility, inspection, and documents are confirmed per vehicle and destination.
The 2026 dual-use catalogue on MOFCOM's data platform — classification and technical parameters to review before customs filing.
GAC Order No. 282 takes effect 1 April 2026, defining five customs credit categories. AEO treatment and benefits still depend on meeting criteria.
Official sources currently support January 2026 statistics. We separate published throughput data from forward-looking shipping advice.
China Customs supports electronic declaration workflows. What the official online guide covers — circulars, thresholds, and clearance times.
The 2026 tariff adjustment plan includes scheduled RCEP treatment. Actual savings depend on importing party, tariff line, origin rule, and evidence.
China Customs' online guidance and the 2026 return announcement are a safer basis for B2C export planning than unverified threshold claims.
SAFE's 2026 work priorities and existing facilitation notices support a verification workflow for export FX settlement. What to check in 2026.
Freight rates remain sensitive to rerouting, capacity, and demand. What to verify in primary market data before you set your budget.
The WCO's next HS edition is HS 2028, effective 1 January 2028. Use 2026 to map products and controls — there is no 'HS 2026 edition'.
Official China–US statements show why you should check the actual arrangement, effective date, and product scope — not assume broad benefits.
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