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Vietnam Tightens the Gate on Chinese Transit Goods — Just Four Crossings, 30-Day Limit, and a Direct Shot at Origin-Washing

Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade has consolidated and toughened the rules for Chinese goods transiting its territory — restricting transit to four designated border-gate pairs, capping in-country dwell time at 30 days, and tightening end-to-end customs supervision. Here's what Consolidated Document No. 43/VBHN-BCT actually says, and why it lands squarely in the middle of Vietnam's effort to fend off accusations that it's being used to launder Chinese-origin goods past US and EU tariffs.

calendar_todayJun 23, 2026

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Tax & Rebate

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Export Agency Business Process: A Complete Guide from Contract to Tax Rebate (2026 Edition)

With China's VAT Law and its supporting notices (MOF & STA No. 2026-11, STA No. 2026-5) now in force, export-agency business has changed across filing, declaration, FX collection, and recordkeeping. This guide walks through all seven stages — from choosing the agency model to retaining documents — and flags the key shifts: a 36-month hard deadline, 10-year retention, and FX materials moved to retain-for-inspection.

calendar_todayMay 29, 2026

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Company News

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Exporting Used Construction Machinery from China? Zhongshen Provides End-to-End Solutions

Sourcing used excavators or loaders from China? We navigate strict CCIC inspections, licensing, and complex export regulations to deliver your heavy equipment globally.

calendar_todayMay 28, 2026

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Tax & Rebate

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The April 1 Rebate Cutoff, Two Months On: Where Exporters Stand Now

From April 1, 2026, China cancelled the export VAT rebate for 249 product categories — spanning solar PV, chemicals, ceramics, glass, building materials and e-cigarettes — and cut the battery rebate from 9% to 6%. Two months on, here's where margins have landed, what the pre-deadline rush left behind, and what exporters should still be checking.

calendar_todayMay 26, 2026

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Company News

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Optimize Your Supply Chain: Zhongshen Launches Comprehensive Bonded Zone Services

Maximize your global trade margins. We now offer end-to-end solutions in China's Comprehensive Free Trade Zones (FTZ), including duty-free warehousing, entrepot trade, and accelerated tax rebates.

calendar_todayMay 25, 2026

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Tariffs & Trade

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The US–China Tariff Truce in Mid-2026: What's Locked In and What Isn't

The US–China tariff truce is holding through 2026, with heightened reciprocal tariffs suspended until November 10 — but it's an annual, conditional ceasefire, not a settlement. A May 20 statement from Beijing on restoring Section 301 tariffs added a fresh wrinkle. Here's what's actually locked in, what remains unresolved, and how to plan around the boundary dates.

calendar_todayMay 22, 2026

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E-Commerce

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The Overseas Warehouse Pivot: Why 9810 Export Is Surging

The end of US de minimis reshaped the dominant cross-border export model — from small-parcel direct shipping (9610) toward bulk export to overseas warehouses (9810). Here's how China Customs' four supervision codes differ, why 9810 fits the post-de-minimis environment, the working-capital trade-off it carries, and the policy tailwind behind the shift.

calendar_todayMay 19, 2026

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Customs

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New Overseas Food Manufacturer Rules Take Effect June 1 — What Decree 280 Changes

GACC Decree No. 280, with implementation details in Announcement No. 27 of 2026, replaces the 2021 Decree No. 248 from June 1. It merges the old dual registration tracks into a single CIFER application, brings overseas cold storage into scope, and introduces automatic five-year renewals for most categories. Here's what food exporters and importers must check before enforcement begins.

calendar_todayMay 18, 2026

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Logistics

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2026 Ocean Freight Outlook: Record Capacity Meets a Routing Shock

A record wave of newbuild ships should be pushing container rates down in 2026 — but Cape of Good Hope rerouting is absorbing that capacity and propping rates back up. The result is a range-bound but volatile market that fragments by lane. Here's how to read the tug-of-war and budget freight through it.

calendar_todayMay 14, 2026

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Tax & Rebate

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Battery Exporters: The 6% Rebate Window Closes January 1, 2027

Battery products avoided the outright April 1 rebate cancellation, but only briefly: the rate dropped from 9% to a transitional 6% through end-2026, and falls to zero on January 1, 2027. With about seven months of the window left, here's the two-phase timeline, why 2027 contracts must be priced at zero rebate, and what to do before the year-end boundary.

calendar_todayMay 11, 2026

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E-Commerce

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Selling to Europe Instead: How Cross-Border E-Commerce Is Reorienting

After the US de minimis change, the major Chinese platforms shifted strategic focus to Europe, which has overtaken North America for at least one of them. But Europe's own €150 low-value exemption is likely to be abolished, and its GPSR, DSA, and VAT/IOSS compliance layer is heavier. Here's how exporters should approach the reorientation.

calendar_todayMay 6, 2026

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Tariffs & Trade

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One Year Without De Minimis: How the End of the $800 Rule Reshaped China Exports

A year after the US ended de minimis treatment for Chinese goods, sub-$800 parcel volumes have fallen roughly 54% and every shipment now needs a formal customs entry. The change reshaped the small-parcel model almost overnight. Here's the scale of the shift, what it costs now, how exporters have adapted, and the forward risk for other markets.

calendar_todayMay 4, 2026

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The July USMCA Review: Why Tightening Origin Rules Matter for China-Linked Supply Chains

The first formal USMCA joint review on July 1, 2026 is expected to tighten rules of origin and anti-circumvention enforcement aimed at Chinese content entering the US duty-free through Mexico. With Mexico now the top US trading partner and under scrutiny for transshipment, here's what could change and how China-linked supply chains should prepare.

calendar_todayApr 28, 2026

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E-Commerce

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Tax & Rebate Compliance for Cross-Border E-Commerce Exporters

Cross-border e-commerce sellers often source from suppliers who can't issue VAT invoices — and no invoice has long meant no rebate. China has built specific rebate and exemption paths for e-commerce, but they only work if your customs code, funds flow, and documentation align. Here's how the codes drive tax treatment, the SAFE funds-flow trap, and a compliance checklist.

calendar_todayApr 24, 2026

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Logistics

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Air Cargo After De Minimis: The China–US Collapse and the Europe Pivot

China–US e-commerce air shipments fell by up to half after the US de minimis exemption ended, while capacity and commercial focus shifted toward Europe. Layered on elevated fuel costs from the Middle East conflict, air pricing carries a persistent premium in 2026. Here's how exporters should rethink mode, routing, and fulfillment.

calendar_todayApr 22, 2026

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Tax & Rebate

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How to Read Your Export VAT Rebate Rate (and Why the Gap Costs You)

Your VAT rebate isn't one number — it's three: the input VAT you paid, the refund rate for your HS code, and the gap between them that lands on your margin. With 2026 reshuffling rates across hundreds of categories, here's how the mechanics work, why the customs-declaration date is the trigger that matters, and how the two claim methods differ.

calendar_todayApr 20, 2026

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Company News

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Zhongshen Now Offers Compliant Used Motorcycle Export Services

We are excited to announce the expansion of our Exporter of Record (EOR) services to include used motorcycles, handling all strict CCIC inspections and customs compliance for global buyers.

calendar_todayApr 12, 2026

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Customs

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2026 Dual-Use Items Catalogue: What Now Needs a License Before Clearance

MOFCOM and GACC's Announcement No. 91 of 2025 released the 2026 Catalogue of Dual-Use Items and Technologies, effective January 1. Listed items need a MOFCOM license before customs will release the goods — and classification often turns on technical specifications, not the HS code alone. Here's who is caught and how to check your export lines.

calendar_todayApr 9, 2026

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Customs

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China's New Five-Tier Customs Credit System: What GAC Order 282 Means for Exporters

GAC Order No. 282, in force from April 1, 2026, replaces the old three-tier customs credit structure with five tiers aligned to international AEO standards, and adds a credit-repair mechanism. Your tier directly drives inspection rates, clearance speed, and paperwork — here's how the system works and why your agent's standing matters too.

calendar_todayApr 6, 2026

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Logistics

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Shanghai Port Sets New Container Throughput Record in Q1

Yangshan and Waigaoqiao terminals handled record volumes as early Lunar New Year restocking pulled demand forward. Dwell times held steady despite the surge.

calendar_todayFeb 3, 2026

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Customs

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GACC Expands Paperless Clearance to More Low-Risk Categories

China Customs widened its advance-declaration program, letting compliant importers release qualifying goods before vessel arrival — cutting clearance to hours at major ports.

calendar_todayJan 29, 2026

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Tariffs & Trade

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New RCEP Tariff Cuts Take Effect Across ASEAN Trade Lanes

The latest staged reductions under the RCEP agreement lower duties on a fresh tranche of goods. Exporters using correct certificates of origin can claim immediate savings.

calendar_todayJan 22, 2026

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E-Commerce

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Updated Rules for Cross-Border B2C Export Pilot Zones

Regulators refreshed the positive list and simplified returns handling for cross-border e-commerce. Sellers gain clearer paths for warehousing and consolidated declarations.

calendar_todayJan 18, 2026

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Tax & Rebate

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SAFE Streamlines Cross-Border FX Settlement for Exporters

Foreign-exchange authorities raised facilitation thresholds for trusted enterprises, reducing documentation on routine settlements and speeding receipt of overseas payments.

calendar_todayJan 11, 2026

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Logistics

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Asia–Europe Container Freight Rates Stabilize After Volatile Quarter

Spot rates eased as capacity returned to the trade lane. Carriers signal steadier schedules into spring, easing planning for shippers booking long-haul cargo.

calendar_todayJan 7, 2026

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Customs

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2026 HS Code Reclassifications: What Importers Must Check

The annual tariff schedule update reshuffles several headings. Misclassified goods risk delays and penalties — we list the categories most affected this year.

calendar_todayJan 5, 2026

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Tariffs & Trade

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What the Latest Bilateral Trade Talks Mean for Exporters

Negotiators signalled progress on duty relief and certification recognition. We summarise the practical takeaways for businesses planning shipments this year.

calendar_todayDec 12, 2025

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