From 2026, used industrial equipment exported from Japan to China faces stricter CCIC supervision at the pre-shipment inspection (PVI) stage, with selected categories now requiring energy-efficiency traceability, filing of control-system source code and registration of PLC firmware versions. Following the sequence inspection – documentation – shipping – customs clearance – commissioning, this article breaks down the three technical threads of on-site inspection, the mandatory "three certificates plus one filing" for declaration, how to handle the retrofit history common in Japanese plants, and the verifiable time nodes of a three-stage document pre-review and full-cycle service chain, so that importers can move compliance risk upstream.
Read MoreA domestic enterprise purchased used vertical machining centers from Osaka, Japan and arranged shipment without completing the mandatory Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI). After arrival at China port, the cargo was detained by customs. Huge costs including detention charges, return freight and re-inspection fees were incurred. Downstream orders were also cancelled, bringing total losses over 300,000 RMB. Combined with this real case, GQ Global Quality Technology Group explains PSI compliance rules, common pitfalls and standard procedures for importing used machine tools from Japan, reminding foreign trade enterprises that PSI cannot be supplemented after cargo arrives at port.
Read MoreThe import of used mechanical and electrical products is classified into three regulatory categories: prohibited import, restricted import and free import. Due to wide product varieties and difficult verification, violations and smuggling cases occur frequently. Based on real law enforcement cases from customs authorities, this article sorts out common violations including importing goods listed in prohibited catalogs, misjudgment as solid waste, failure to apply for inspection, unauthorized sale or use, smuggling by concealment and false declaration. It clarifies administrative and criminal liabilities under relevant laws, helping foreign trade enterprises establish full-process compliance management for importing used mechanical and electrical products.
Read MoreTrade volume of used machine tools between China and Japan keeps rising. Many foreign trade teams are proficient in equipment sourcing, pricing and sea freight booking, yet lack sufficient understanding of practical details of PSI pre-shipment inspection for used electromechanical products. Drawing on frontline on-site inspection experience from local CCIC Japan, this article covers practical dimensions including inspection booking timing, pre-inspection rectification checklist, document preparation, scope of certificate validity and easily-confused destination-country PVoC certification. It sorts out common operational pitfalls and delivers an actionable PSI implementation plan for used machine tool traders to mitigate shipment delays, on-site inspection failures and customs clearance blockages at destination ports.
Read MoreCross-border trade of used machine tools between China and Japan keeps expanding. Many foreign trade enterprises focus on negotiation, logistics and customs declaration, while ignoring Pre-Shipment Inspection (PSI), a critical pre-shipment compliance procedure. Combined with on-site inspection practices of CCIC overseas, this article sorts out the scope and inspection items of PSI for used mechanical and electrical goods, distinguishes China’s regulatory requirements from mandatory CoC/PVoC verification imposed by destination countries including Kenya, Egypt and Pakistan. It analyzes common risks such as skipped inspection, last-minute inspection booking and inadequate equipment pretreatment, and provides practical compliance guidance for traders of used equipment to avoid severe losses like cargo detention at destination ports, heavy penalties and shipment return.
Read MoreThis document covers the full regulatory framework of CCIC pre‑shipment inspection for imported used electromechanical goods. It clarifies the mandatory rule that the inspection must be completed before overseas shipment and cannot be retroactively processed at mainland ports. Only high‑risk used electromechanical products listed in Table 2 of the List of Inspection and Supervision Measures for Imported Used Electromechanical Products fall under this requirement. It covers application sequence, document preparation, scheduling, pre‑treatment and on‑site verification overseas, lists frequent non‑conformities and rectification boundaries, and helps traders avoid document invalidation, return shipment and shipment ban.
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Read MoreThis article introduces the three-tier regulatory framework for the import of used electromechanical products in China, clarifies legal basis for prohibited, restricted and freely importable goods. It specifies application rules for import licenses and automatic import licenses, elaborates the scope, inspection items and qualification updates of pre-shipment inspection, lists documents required under different clearance scenarios, and states requirements for on-site inspection and destination customs verification. It serves as a compliance reference for foreign trade businesses importing used machinery.
Read MorePSI pre-shipment inspection serves as an essential access threshold for used Japanese electromechanical equipment entering China. GQ Global Quality Technology Group has developed a standardized full-chain compliance system for PSI services. Through pre-review, one-device-one-code traceability, real-time policy monitoring and local overseas support, the group addresses major pain points including long inspection lead time, irreversible inspection results, mismatch between certificates and physical goods, and special controls over sensitive equipment. It helps importers avoid cargo detention, return shipment and administrative penalties, complying with China’s tightening regulations on environmental protection, energy efficiency and used mechanical & electrical products, and stabilizing customs clearance efficiency for used Japanese equipment.
Read MoreStarting in 2026, PVI standards for used industrial equipment exported from Japan to China have been upgraded, shifting CCIC inspection from documentary formality review to in-depth technical verification. This article covers the CCIC inspection workflow, required documentation for on-site inspection, and the “three certificates and one record” declaration rules for customs clearance. Combined with practical import cases of used Japanese machine tools and automated production lines between China and Japan, it introduces pre-inspection solutions and a three-stage document pre-review mechanism to help enterprises avoid risks such as shipping delay and cargo return.
Read MoreDuring the joint supervision and inspection of CCIC’s Japan-South Korea region, Gao Hesheng, Deputy Party Secretary of CCIC, led a team to visit the Chinese Embassy in Japan, overseas cooperative institutions and Chinese-funded enterprises stationed in South Korea. Discussions covered trade promotion, inspection & certification, agriculture, forestry and fishery products, pre-owned semiconductor equipment, medical aesthetics and healthcare. He also visited regional staff and inspected laboratories to expand cross-border quality service cooperation.
Read MorePre-shipment inspection refers to sampling full inspection carried out when production is nearly finished. It is the last chance for rectification before all goods are packed and a type of supply chain service. It controls cargo quality and transportation safety, and verifies whether goods comply with regional, national and international safety standards. This article introduces its core objectives and full scope of inspection services.
Read MoreAs the 2030 Agenda enters its final implementation phase, the joint meeting of the UN Second Committee and the Economic and Social Council addressed the SDG financing gap and severe debt distress. Participants discussed practical approaches to deliver the Seville Commitment through innovative instruments such as debt standstill clauses, alongside fiscal space expansion, equitable financing for small island nations, food system finance, gender-responsive finance and digital transformation, to close the sustainable development funding shortfall.
Read MoreSouth African agricultural body AgriSA urges the Finance Minister to leverage the Medium‑Term Budget Policy Statement to ease infrastructure and animal health restrictions and sustain agricultural output. Its demands cover diesel subsidies, flood‑damaged asset restoration, foot‑and‑mouth vaccine supply and El Niño response. The association notes agriculture outperforms the broader national economy, yet unstable power, damaged roads, port delays and rising costs hurt horticultural export competitiveness. The budget should deliver immediate support alongside long‑term upgrades to infrastructure, market access and institutions to support new agricultural producers.
Read MoreSouth Africa faces the risk of being excluded from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which puts its exports and domestic jobs under pressure. While continuing negotiations with the United States, the country vigorously develops markets in China and India to diversify its export destinations. China is already South Africa’s largest trading partner. Still, manufactured goods trade between China and South Africa shows an obvious imbalance. Negotiations on a trade agreement between India and the Southern African Customs Union are also underway. It remains to be seen whether these new markets can offset losses from the U.S. market.
Read MoreThe China-Europe Financial Investment Forum, part of the Annual Conference of Financial Street Forum 2026, brought together representatives from government, business and financial institutions of China and Europe. Participants discussed collaborative cross-border financial innovation focusing on emerging sectors such as green and low-carbon development, artificial intelligence and new energy. Drawing on bilateral trade fundamentals and market demands, attendees exchanged ideas on supporting financial services. A host of leading financial institutions unveiled practical cooperation proposals, calling for capital coordination to drive bilateral industrial upgrading and global supply chain collaboration.
Read MoreMarking the 70th anniversary of the Canton Fair, this paper puts forward three development strategies for export-oriented manufacturers. Enterprises need to build solid strength through innovation and realize industrial-chain global expansion via industrial synergy. They shall adapt to evolving global market rules, seize opportunities in green and niche markets through flexible transformation, and strictly abide by compliance and operational safety thresholds with proactive overseas risk control. Complementing each other, these three dimensions help China’s manufacturing industry steadily explore overseas markets amid a volatile global environment, achieving the upgrade from product export to brand and solution export.
Read MoreOn May 26, the 11th RCEP Business Advisory Council meeting convened in Tokyo, Japan. As a standing mechanism under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) linking member-state governments and businesses, the Council runs three tracks—policy interpretation, business matchmaking, and implementation feedback—channeling enterprises' on-the-ground concerns straight to decision-makers and accelerating the delivery of RCEP dividends.
Read MoreThe Ministry of Commerce, together with multiple authorities, issued an announcement to add shield tunneling machines and other engineering equipment to export control items, and optimize control measures for dredger-related goods. The new regulations will enter into force on November 18, 2026. Controlled objects include tunnel boring machines, walking excavators, high-altitude wet shotcreting machines, core components of dredgers and supporting technologies. The document clarifies export licensing and registration rules for different countries and regions, as well as customs declaration requirements. The Ministry of Commerce stated that these control measures comply with international practices, balancing national security and compliant trade. China will continue policy communication via bilateral export control dialogue mechanisms.
Read MoreAt a press conference held by the State Council Information Office, the General Administration of Customs disclosed that China’s import and export of goods reached 39.94 trillion yuan in the first three quarters, a year-on-year increase of 18.8%. Foreign trade growth accelerated quarter by quarter, and the import and export volume in September exceeded 5 trillion yuan for the first time. The conference summarized four characteristics of foreign trade as “fast, innovative, optimized and effective”. Imports posted robust growth, and foreign-invested enterprises hit a record high in trade volume for this period. Exports in Q3 surpassed 8 trillion yuan for the first time, with outstanding performance in computing power and new energy equipment. Despite uncertainties in the international environment, China’s foreign trade is still equipped with foundations for steady growth thanks to its complete industrial system and super-large market.
Read MoreOn September 17, 2026, the Korea Trade Commission released a preliminary anti-dumping ruling, confirming dumping of alloy steel bars and rods originating from China. It recommended the Ministry of Economy and Finance of South Korea impose provisional anti-dumping duties at varying rates for different exporters. The anti-dumping investigation was initiated in May 2026. This document specifies the scope of products under investigation, relevant Korean HS codes and duty rates applicable to each enterprise.
Read MoreOn August 13, 2026, the General Administration of Customs issued an urgent technical notice to upgrade pre-export compliance review for 12 categories of high-risk industrial lifting equipment listed in the *Catalogue of Import and Export Commodities Subject to Compulsory Inspection*. Exporters shall provide CE declarations of conformity and reference numbers of third-party test reports, fill in the "Product Qualification" field on customs declaration forms and upload documents to the China International Trade Single Window. Non-compliant declarations will be automatically rejected by the system, with a 72-hour window for document correction. This article analyzes the operational impacts of the new rule on customs clearance and document management for manufacturers and trading companies, and sorts out implementation standards and response points requiring close attention.
Read MoreThis document interprets the export control announcement for lathes, milling machines, grinders and similar material processing production equipment, which shall come into force on June 30, 2026. It illustrates the background of the announcement, defines the scope of controlled goods, specifies the requirements for export declaration and document submission, and provides practical declaration examples, to guide export enterprises to complete item identification and customs declaration in compliance with regulations.
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Read MoreThe General Administration of Customs announced the 2025 quality and safety sampling results for import and export goods exempt from statutory inspection. A total of 755 batches of goods were sampled, with an overall non-compliance rate of 17.75%. Serious defects were identified in imitation ornaments from Japan and South Korea, Japanese marine walkie-talkies, children’s garments from multiple countries, children’s books from Hong Kong of China, and power adapters from Taiwan of China and Vietnam, including excessive heavy metals, hazardous substances and electrical safety defects. Non-compliant goods were disposed of in accordance with laws.
Read MoreAccording to foreign media reports, Japan’s NX Group aims to achieve $380 million revenue in India within two years and expand logistics services for the local semiconductor industrial chain. It will build dedicated semiconductor logistics facilities in Gujarat in 2027 to support chip packaging plants and upcoming chip manufacturing projects.
Read MoreEnterprise Singapore plans to invest S$120 million in the next five years to strengthen innovation centres. Hosted by tertiary institutions, these centres will develop four core capabilities to integrate technical and industrial resources, supporting SMEs in product development, testing and commercialisation.
Read MoreWIPO released the Global Innovation Index 2026. The rankings of top economies remain unchanged compared with last year. Singapore ranks 5th globally and 2nd in Asia, staying among the world’s top five for four consecutive years. Five Asian economies enter the global top 20. The index evaluates 139 economies by 79 indicators covering innovation input and output.
Read MoreOn October 12, the Ministry of Commerce responded to questions regarding the consensus reached in China-EU consultations on hybrid and electric vehicle trade. The two sides agreed on three principles for hybrid vehicle trade. An incremental arrangement based on 2025 import volumes was adopted to safeguard export interests of Chinese automakers in compliance with WTO rules. The anti-subsidy case concerning electric vehicles achieved a soft landing in January this year. The EU will continue procedures for price undertakings and reviews. The consensus eases bilateral trade frictions and supports steady and sound China-EU economic and trade relations.
Read MoreThe sea-rail intermodal train linking Shouyangshan (Luoyang) and Qingdao Port was recently launched, with the inaugural service carrying 86 TEUs of office furniture. As the 110th sea-rail intermodal route operated by Shandong Port Group, it adds a new logistics corridor for foreign trade in the Yellow River Basin. Cargo can be marshalled at Shouyangshan Station and shipped directly to Qingdao Port, eliminating repeated transshipment and reloading to cut transport lead time. Inland manufacturers can access full port export services locally, bringing the seaport to their doorstep. Huangdao Customs coordinated with port and logistics operators to disseminate export policies, realize data sharing of logistics and customs clearance, and speed up cargo clearance and loading. Shandong Port Group has built 10 inland ports and opened 19 sea-rail routes in Henan Province. From January to September this year, its sea-rail throughput reached 3.686 million TEUs, rising by 8.5% year-on-year. Customs
Read MoreThe 3rd China Certification and Accreditation Conference was held in Guangzhou on June 9, with the theme of “Certification, Accreditation, Inspection and Testing: Innovating and Developing New Quality Productive Forces”. The conference reviewed the achievements of China’s certification, accreditation, inspection and testing work, and put forward development measures from four dimensions: forward-looking planning, quality control, international opening-up and professional support. A number of industry reports, indices, compliance and normative outcomes were released at the conference, where representatives from various parties attended and exchanged views.
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