25 July 2026 | Shanghai, China For pre-packed food exporters entering Asia, facility registration responsibilities vary by market: most countries place the burden on the importer, but China’s GACC Decree 248/249 requires the overseas manufacturer to register before any shipment can clear customs. Once registered, ensuring your product labels meet food label requirements for China…
24 July 2026 | Shanghai, China The future of imported wine in Asia is being driven less by red wine and more by white, sparkling, and de-alcoholised styles — lighter, more versatile categories where much of the current growth is concentrated. What’s the Future of Imported Wine in Asia? The imported wine story in Asia…
23rd July 2026 | Shanghai, China China’s main imported shrimp types — Argentine red, Pacific white, black tiger, and northern shrimp — fall under different HS codes and duty rates depending on species and processing form (whole, peeled, cooked, or chilled). Imported Shrimp: Key Differences and HS Code Classification As living standards in China rise,…
Updated July 2026 · 21 July 2026 | Shanghai, China At China’s CIIE, exhibiting brings visibility but high cost and uncertain return. For new-to-market exporters, visiting first with pre-arranged buyer meetings often delivers better ROI than rushing into a booth. What We Saw Every November, the China International Import Expo (CIIE) draws thousands of overseas…
20 July 2026 | Shanghai, China EU imported cheese in China is being squeezed by anti-subsidy tariffs, fast-scaling domestic producers, and limited consumer demand — pushing it from the mass market into a narrow premium niche. Note: This covers fresh, soft, semi-hard, hard, and blue cheese — processed cheese is excluded. What We Saw on…
Updated July 2026 · 18 July 2026 | Shanghai, China For food and beverage exporters, GACC registration (General Administration of Customs of China) is required to enter China. Still, the greater risk is losing control of the account and password afterward, which can block shipment declarations and cost a great deal to recover. GACC Registration:…
17 July 2026 | Shanghai, China In China’s imported wine market, the rise of one-person companies (OPCs) is driven less by AI or digital innovation and more by commercial pressure — thinner margins, slower inventory, and the need to stay lean and move fast. More One-Person Wine Businesses Are Showing Up Spend time in Southern…
16th July 2026 | Shanghai, China The same product can receive different HS codes in China, South Korea, and Japan because each country adds its own national digits beyond the shared first six, applying different rules on composition, cocoa content, and packaging. The Exporter’s Question One question we hear often from exporters sounds simple: if…
15th July 2026 | Shanghai, China Imported Spirits Did Not See the Expected Holiday Lift Across Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Chengdu, imported spirits moved slowly during the 2026 Dragon Boat Festival. For many importers, the holiday did not bring the sales boost they had hoped for. The main reason is that gift-buying behavior in China has…
14th July 2026 | Shanghai, China What We Saw A spirits exporter was introduced to a promising Asian buyer through a Chamber of Commerce connection. The deal was signed smoothly, and both sides were pleased at the time. However, one important detail was overlooked: the buyer was not from the FMCG sector and did not…
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