We are wanting to reduce the # of cables that ship with one of our consumer products out of China. Our Chinese supplier keeps insisting that we will have all kinds of issues with Chinese customs because of the change of the # of cables from 10 to 5. They have presented a horror story […]
The following is a list of material that we are trying to help get imported into China… The material is an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) reader, classified under 8471.90.0000. Approximate shipment value is roughly $20,000. Accompanying the towers are various accessories for installation; cables 8544.41.8000, additional antennas 8529.10.7000, some power supplies – 8504.40.7001 and some […]
The following is a list of material that we are trying to help get imported into China… The material is an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) reader, classified under 8471.90.0000. Approximate shipment value is roughly $20,000. Accompanying the towers are various accessories for installation; cables 8544.41.8000, additional antennas 8529.10.7000, some power supplies – 8504.40.7001 and some […]
In dealing with China we are having problems that the companies who are manufacturering the material that we want to start sourcing are not authorized to export by the Chinese Government. Apparently exporting is privileged. Problem is that typically they can sneak a sample out to qualify and of course state they can export to […]
Does anyone have a copy of this document or are we expected to just create one on letterhead? It is supposed to accompany all electronic exports from China to the EU beginning in August.
Has anyone set up a WOFE in an export processing zone (EPZ) in China? If so, could you please explain steps involved and advise how to obtain an application for establiching a EPZ? Is there an entity here in the United States (e.g., Chinese consulate, U.S. – China Business Council) where I can obtain an […]
My company is a supplier to the semiconductor industry and maintains a facility in Shanghai, China. Our Shanghai site supports what is considered “trailing-edge” technology utilizing fully depreciated tool/equipment sets. Prior to the importation of these used systems, we must obtain approval from the Chinese government, as such systems cannot be older than 15 years. […]
In dealing with China we are having problems that the companies who are manufacturering the material that we want to start sourcing are not authorized to export by the Chinese Government. Apparently exporting is privileged. Problem is that typically they can sneak a sample out to qualify and of course state they can export to […]
Question: I have a vendor who is arguing with me that declaration of the country of origin of Hong Kong, for goods that are actually manufactured in a factory located in China, is correct because Hong Kong is now part of China. I don’t buy his argument for a couple of reasons—if Hong Kong is […]
We have entered a joint venture with a China manufacturer of wooden bedroom furniture. I believe this will change the value that the ADD is based on – instead of our purchase price, the selling price to the U.S. customer will be the dutiable value. Since we are partners this would now be a related […]
Does anyone in our organization know what the CIQ regulation is? Is there a website or resources available to find out more about this regulation?
We are opening a facility in China and would like to share controlled technologies. I contacted Commerce about how to go about getting an export license for this including the ability of offering tours here in the US when the employees from this China facility come her to visit. The tour would be essential because […]
