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Perspectives on trade policy, customs, and freight operations for your international business.
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A September EU customs reform update puts small-parcel costs and importer responsibilities in focus. What China-based sellers should check before shipping.
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Shenzhen will host the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting on November 18–19, putting trade facilitation, connectivity, digital business and supply-chain cooperation close to South China's export operations.
6 min readFrom cross-border e-commerce and home products to APEC and the China International Logistics and Supply Chain Fair, Shenzhen's autumn calendar creates useful windows for sourcing, partnerships and market intelligence.
7 min readOfficial Shenzhen data reported total imports and exports of RMB 3.42 trillion from January through July 2026, with strong growth in bonded logistics and diversified trade partners.
6 min readFrom July 1, 2026, qualifying consignments with an intrinsic value up to €150 no longer use the former customs-duty relief and instead face a temporary €3 duty calculated by tariff category.
8 min readA practical framework for choosing LCL, 20GP or 40HQ when importing sofas, tables, cabinets and mixed home goods from China to the United States.
9 min readFurniture is not one compliance category. Product design, intended use, materials and construction determine which US rules and import data may apply.
10 min readFrom July 8, 2026, many CPSC-regulated imports that require certification must transmit certificate data electronically at entry.
8 min readThe Incoterm changes who controls Foshan pickup, export, US customs, duties, compliance data and final delivery for a furniture order.
7 min readSHIPPING RESOURCES
See how packing, customs and final delivery change landed cost.
Plan China–USA lead times by freight mode and handoff stage.
Compare the real responsibility boundaries of DDP, DAP, FOB and EXW.
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