EU customs reform: what sellers should prepare
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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APEC Shenzhen 2026: the trade and supply-chain signals importers should watch
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.
Shenzhen trade and logistics calendar: five events to watch in autumn 2026
From 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.
Shenzhen trade reached RMB 3.42 trillion in the first seven months of 2026: what the mix shows
Official 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.
EU low-value parcels from July 2026: the €3 customs duty and accurate value declarations
From 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.
Furniture shipping from China to the USA: an FCL, LCL and landed-cost guide for US buyers
A practical framework for choosing LCL, 20GP or 40HQ when importing sofas, tables, cabinets and mixed home goods from China to the United States.
US furniture import compliance: CPSC, upholstered seating, storage units and wood data
Furniture is not one compliance category. Product design, intended use, materials and construction determine which US rules and import data may apply.
CPSC eFiling for furniture and home goods: what China suppliers and US importers need ready
From July 8, 2026, many CPSC-regulated imports that require certification must transmit certificate data electronically at entry.
DDP, DAP, FOB or EXW for furniture from China: what US buyers actually own
The Incoterm changes who controls Foshan pickup, export, US customs, duties, compliance data and final delivery for a furniture order.
LED screen shipping from China: packing, powered-cargo review and final-mile planning
A practical freight-planning guide for LED cabinets, display modules and commercial signage moving from China to overseas commercial destinations.
Printing ink from China: SDS, packing and route guide
A field guide to preparing approved UV, eco-solvent, sublimation and other eligible printing ink for express, air DDP or ocean DDP shipping. Water-based ink is excluded.
Shipping DTF printers from China to the USA: a DDP guide
How to plan a US-bound shipment containing a DTF printer, powder shaker, dryer, heat press, approved ink, film, powder and service parts. Water-based ink is excluded.
Printing equipment and ink to Europe and the Middle East
Route planning for approved printing ink, printheads, DTF/DTG equipment and production systems moving to Europe and the Middle East. Water-based ink is excluded.