China Customs

Deluge of medical cargo cripples Shanghai Pudong airport

Boxes strewn across warehouse.

Freight gridlock at Shanghai Pudong International Airport is so bad that some cargo planes are being forced to leave nearly empty and logistics companies are recommending ocean transportation as a faster option. 

Airfreight professionals describe an operational meltdown, with trucks stuck in queues for two to three days to drop off shipments and boxes piling up in warehouses unable to get put on aircraft because Chinese customs officials and ground handlers are overwhelmed by the surge in export...

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China: New import restrictions for waste metals

According to the China Customs Announcement No.68, Waste Steel, Waste Copper, Aluminum Scrap have been included in the Restriction Catalogue for imports to China with effect from July 1, 2019.

The following HS codes are affected:

According to the new restrictions, all listed waste cargo imports (subject to HS code) can still be accepted by China Customs based on the following conditions:

  • Relevant Waste Cargo import permission (valid until estimated arrival in Chinese Port)
  • Shipper’s Register...

https://container-news.com/china-new-import-restrictions-for-waste-metals/

China Customs Advanced Manifest

China Customs has released Order No.56 [2017] to adjust the advanced manifest regulations. The adjustments will be effective as of 1st June, 2018.

In the past months, Maersk Line has been closely collaborating with China Customs and assessing impact of manifest adjustments.

A useful FAQ from Maersk Line:

(1) What does the effective date of 1st June 2018 mean?

Answer: For cargo imported into Chinese Mainland, cargo exported out of Chinese Mainland and cargo transhipped via Chinese Mainland, as of...

http://container-news.com/china-customs-advanced-manifest/