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CurrencyRenminbi (Yuan) (CNY)
Capital CityBeijing
Int. Direct Dialing+86
Int. Country CodeCN
Weighths and MeasuresMetric System
Time ZoneGTM -8Hours
GENERAL INFORMATIONTERRITORYChina is the world’s 4th largest country with a total area of 9,596,961 sq km, it has
borders with Afghanistan, Bhutan, Burma, India, Kazakhstan, North Korea, Kyrgyzstan,
Laos, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Vietnam.
The terrain of China ranges with the west having mountains, high plateaus and deserts,
the east is mainly made up of plains, deltas and hills in the east of the country.
LANGUAGES SPOKENStandard Chinese or Mandarin, Yue (Cantonese), Wu (Shanghainese), Minbei (Fuzhou),
Minnan (Hokkien-Taiwanese), Xiang, Gan, Hakka dialects, minority languages.
Note: Mongolian is official in Nei Mongol, Uighur is official in Xinjiang Uygur, and
Tibetan is official in Xizang (Tibet).
POPULATIONThe Population of China is 1,355,692,576 (July 2014 est.).
NATIONAL FLAGThe national flag of China has a large golden star within an arc of 4 smaller gold stars
located in the top left of the flag placed on a bright red background. The flag was
adopted into use in 1949.
CHINAINTERNATIONAL TRADE GUIDE
0-14 Years: 17.2%
15-64 Years: 73.4%
65+ Years: 9.4%
Male: 53%
Female: 47%
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IMPORT & EXPORT INFORMATION
Hong Kong:
Japan:
Other:
17.4%
6.8%
55%
US:
South Korea:
16.7%
17.1%
Services:
Agriculture:
69.9%
1.7%
Industry: 28.4%
EXPORT COMMODITIESElectrical and other machinery, including data
processing equipment, apparel, radio telephone
handsets, textiles, integrated circuits.
IMPORT COMMODITIESElectrical and other machinery, oil and mineral fuels,
optical and medical equipment, metal ores, motor
vehicles.
INDUSTRIESMining machinery; metals; coal; machine building;
textiles and apparel; petroleum; cement; chemicals;
fertilizers; consumer products; food processing;
transportation equipment; telecommunications
equipment, commercial space launch vehicles, satellites.
AGRICULTURE PRODUCTSRice, wheat, potatoes, corn, peanuts, tea, millet, barley,
apples, cotton, oilseed; pork; fish.
CHINA’S EXPORT PARTNERS CHINA’S IMPORT PARTNERS CHINA’S GDP BY SECTOR
South Korea:
Taiwan:
Australia:
Other:
9.4%
8%
5%
56.8%
Japan:
US:
Germany
8.3%
7.8%
4.8%
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SHIPPING & DOCUMENTATION INFORMATION
IMPORT RESTRICTIONSThe importation of goods may only be carried out by duly registered
traders in possession of a customs identification number. Some goods are
subject to import licences (importers will advise), but, when buying is
conducted through the state trading organisations, licences are
automatically granted when an order is placed. Animals, plants, animal
and plant products and items such as animal vaccines, serum, testing
fluids, animal and plant discards etc, are subject to Chinese quarantine
regulations. A Quarantine Certificate from this country must accompany
all exports of this nature.
Agricultural goods may be subject to higher duties and tariff quotas. A
few commodities such as cereal, cotton and grain may only be imported
by state trading companies. A licence from the Ministry of Foreign Trade
and Economic Co-operation is required to act as an imported in China.
BILL(S) OF LADINGNo special regulations. As long as there are no payment or title
(ownership) issues then check if the goods can move with an express bill
or on express release to avoid potential delays that may occur when
shipping with the full marine bill of lading (the cargo cannot be released
until the original has been handed to the carrier in your buyer’s country).
CERTIFICATES OF ORIGINNone unless specifically requested by the customer.
SAMPLESSamples with a value of $30 or less can be imported under simplified
procedures. Seek advice from your customer before sending samples of
any substantial value, contact should be made with the appropriate
import corporation, (this also applies to samples taken by commercial
travellers). Temporary importation of commercial samples to be shown at
exhibitions in China or Macao may be temporarily imported under an ATA
Carnet, as long as the goods are re-exported within 12 months of the
issue date of the Carnet.
EXCHANGE CONTROLThe issue of the I/L guarantees availability of exchange
COMMERCIAL INVOICESInvoices to be issued in one original and two copies,
each bearing an original signature. Invoices must
include a full and accurate description of goods; first six
digits of the commodity code (HS code); transport
details; full packing information including weights and
dimensions; value and currency of the supply including
separate indication of additional costs such as freight
and insurance; the shipping term (Incoterm, e.g. FCA,
DDU, etc); country of origin; method of payment and the
full addresses of all parties concerned.
EXPORT CONTROLSCertain classes of goods are controlled under National
and EC regulations. Examples are military goods,
dual-use and military technology (including intangible
transfer of such technology, eg by e-mail or fax). These
are listed at the Department for Business, Innovation &
Skills (BIS) website:
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/departm
ent-for-business-innovation-skills.
Other goods not listed in the statutory instruments may
be controlled if their end-use involves chemical,
biological or nuclear weapons or the means of
delivering them.
Note: For controlled military goods moved at your
instigation between countries outside the UK, consult
the “trade — trafficking and brokering” rules on the BIS
ECO website referred to above.If you need to contact
the ECO with any export control-related queries, its
contact details are: T: 020 7215 4594 / E:
DUTIESDuties have now been reduced, as China makes
additional efforts to “open up its market”. Full details
about duties are available from the China Unit at UK
Trade and Investment: tel: 020 7215 4827/ 4230.
China uses the HS coding system for its tariff and the
duty will be set by the customs authorities.Information
on the standard rates of Customs, duty and taxes can
be found on the EU Market Access Database page
“Applied Tariffs Database”; at http://madb.europa.eu.
Further information can be accessed via the Chinese
Customs website at http://www.customs.gov.cn though
most of the site is not translated into English.
PACKING MATERIALSHay and straw may be used as packing material if
accompanied by a Phytosanitary Certificate. Although
there are still some importers requesting Phytosanitary
Certificates for wood packing going to China, it has
been clarified by the Chinese authorities that they will
accept the import of ISPM15 compliant wood packing
material without a Phytosanitary Certificate as long as
the packaging bears the fumigation mark. Shippers are
recommended to continue to provide “Declaration of
use of Non-wood packing material”. Taiwan, Penghu,
Kinmen and Matsu have confirmed that these separate
Customs territories will now implement ISPM15 on 1st
January 2009. Further information can be found on:
www.fumigation.co.uk and clarification on the situation
from China can be found on:
www.forestry.gov.uk/planthealth.
MARKING OF CASESThese are specified in individual contracts. There are
special regulations on the marking of goods such as
telecommunication equipment, cosmetics and food
products. Further information can be obtained from the
EU Market Database (http://madb.europa.eu). Also, you
can check for further details with the China Unit at UK
Trade and Investment. Contact Tel: 020 7215 4827/
4230, or email: [email protected], or
website: www.uktradeinvest.co.uk. Alternatively, contact
Technical Help for Exporters, a service provided by the
British Standards Institution, via the website:
www.bsigroup.com (Tel: 020 8996 9000).
MARKING OF GOODSThese are specified in individual contracts. However
specific information can be obtained from the China
Unit at UK Trade and Investment. Tel: 020 7215 4827/
4230
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UK REGULATIONSAll goods must be declared to Customs on leaving the EC (generally arranged by the freight forwarder/carrier). From 1st
July 2009, with the introduction of increased cargo security measures, all shipments leaving the EC require a
pre-departure message to be sent to the country of destination – it is known as the ECS (Export Control System).
For goods travelling across the EU member states to a non-EU country a new document, the Export Accompanying
Document (EAD), which will have a Movement Reference Number (MRN), came into force. Created by the Office of
Export (i.e. in the UK) it must be closed at the Office of Exit from the EU.
The information required differs depending on the security status of the exporter and freight companies involved, i.e.
whether all or some are approved under the EU’s AEO (Authorised Economic Operator) status.
The export customs declaration for shipments leaving the EC is also required, giving details of the shipment including
the exporter’s EORI (Economic Operator Registration Identification number – similar to the VAT no.), commodity code,
value, customs procedure code (CPC), export licence requirements, and transport and packing information.
Details submitted to Customs on this form must be notified to the freight company by
the shipper and the shipper must check that the declaration has been completed
accurately to avoid customs penalties.
A copy of this official customs declaration and/or certified transport document is
required for VAT purposes.
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SPECIAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTSELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & MACHINERY
China Compulsory Certification (CCC) is
required for certain goods including electrical
equipment and machinery. Mandatory
certification is required for over 320 products
and 20 product groups.
The CCC-list product groups are: wires and
cables; low-voltage electrical apparatus;
electric tools; household and similar electrical
appliances; information technology;
telecommunication terminals; switches for
circuits; small power motors; welding
machines; audio and video apparatus;
lighting; motor vehicles; tyres and safety
parts; agricultural machinery; medical
devices; detector for intruder alarm systems;
safety glasses; latex products and fire
fighting equipment.
Small shipments of goods normally subject
to compulsory certification may qualify to be
imported under the “Special Processing
Program (SPP)”. Goods subject to this
procedure can be tested in China. Further
information can be obtain from the British
Standards Institute or the State General
Administration for Quality Supervision,
Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) in China.
FOODFoodstuffs are subject to the Food Hygiene
Law. State Administration for Quality
Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine
(AQSIQ) must approve labels for foodstuff at
least 90 days before the importation or sale.
PLANT LIFEQuarantine Certificates are required for
animals, plants and biological products.
These products are generally quarantined on
arrival. Phytosanitary Certificates will also be
required for plants and plant products.
WILDLIFEShipments of wildlife and wildlife products
subject to the Convention on International
Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna
and Flora (CITES) require and import permit.
SPECIAL EQUIPMENTCertain special equipment, such as boilers
and pressure vessels, are not subjected to
compulsory certification but require a
separate “Special Equipment Manufacture
Licence”.
PHARMACEUTICALS & MEDICAL GOODSImport of foreign pharmaceuticals, including
raw materials and drugs, may require special
permission from the State Drug
Administration. Imported medical devices
must be registered with the State Drug
Administration.
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