Recently, a number of trade policies and laws have been promulgated at home and abroad. These new regulations have been or are about to come into effect, which has a profound impact on the foreign trade export of Chinese goods.
Let us find out together below.
Customs inspection and multimodal transport new policy
Since January 1, 2026
Starting today, the General Administration of Customs and the State Administration of Taxation jointly implement electronic data online verification of the “Certificate of Tax Paid/Non-Refunded for Export Goods”. This move aims to optimize the port business environment and promote cross-border trade facilitation.
On January 27, the first batch of import and export goods in the country that adopted the new customs supervision model of sea-rail combined transport and water-water combined transport went through customs multimodal transport supervision procedures at ports or stations in Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang and other places, realizing two-way connectivity of the new model.
The customs has integrated the “one order system” and “one box system” into the supervision model, opening up the logistics channels between coastal ports, border ports and inland hinterland, and realizing the coordinated development of “port + railway + inland river”.
Enterprises only need to transmit a multimodal transport application form to the customs through the international trade “single window” to achieve “one declaration, one order connection”. It has the characteristics of simpler declaration data, more convenient customs clearance procedures, and more flexible logistics operations, allowing inland areas to share the advantages of port and port opening, and promote the formation of a new pattern of coordinated opening up of coastal and inland areas.
Adjustments to tariff policies in some countries
Canada has agreed to allow up to 49,000 Chinese-made electric vehicles per year to enter the Canadian market at a most-favored-nation tariff rate of 6.1%, ending a 100% additional tariff on Chinese electric vehicles starting in October 2024 and switching to a tariff quota system.
It is expected that within five years, more than 50 per cent of Chinese electric vehicles imported into Canada will be priced below $35,000, while also boosting local EV supply chains and creating jobs.
However, the White House issued a statement on January 14 that in response to national security threats, it would impose an additional 25% import ad valorem tariff on some imported semiconductors, semiconductor manufacturing equipment and derivatives from the 15th, and plans to impose additional tariffs on a larger scale in the second phase.
The U.S. Secretary of Commerce also proposed launching a tariff offset mechanism to allow companies investing in U.S. semiconductor production and supply chains to receive preferential tariff treatment.
Policy dynamics of other countries
Turkey since February 1, 2026
The simplified customs clearance system for small-value parcels will be terminated starting today, and goods purchased by overseas e-commerce merchants must follow regular customs procedures.
In 2026, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) will continue to implement mandatory quality and safety certification requirements for electronic products, etc., expanding the scope of certification. Relevant export companies need to pay attention to compliance issues.
The Eurasian Economic Commission decided to extend anti-dumping measures on stainless steel welded pipes originating in China until November 12, 2026.
South Korea released the “Operation Plan for Key Management Products of Imported Aquatic Products in the First Half of 2026” and implemented key management inspections on 15 types of imported aquatic products from 8 countries.
Argentina has lifted import tariffs on mobile phones since January 15 to encourage market competition and lower consumer prices.
Colombia has raised import tariffs on fuel-powered cars and motorcycles, with tariffs on some vehicle products rising to 40%.
In addition, the Philippines will exempt Chinese citizens traveling via Manila and Cebu airports from January 16, 2026, with a stay of up to 14 days.
