New Compliance Alert: Updated Chinese Export Regulations

We wish to bring to your attention upcoming changes to Chinese export regulations that will impact manufacturers, suppliers, and shippers. These rules, announced by the Chinese State Taxation Administration, will be enforced from 1st October 2025.

KEY CHANGES:

Exporter Registration:
All exporters must complete registration with Chinese tax authorities before export customs clearance can occur.

End of Third-Party Declarations:
Using an unrelated company’s name or licence to declare exports will no longer be permitted.

Dual-Title Requirement:
Factories without their own export licence must still be listed on customs documents as the “production and sales entity.” Their full details (name, address, tax ID) will need to be disclosed for verification.

PATHWAYS TO COMPLIANCE
Manufacturers can comply by:

• Amending their registered business scope to include “import & export.”
• Registering via China’s Single Window System.
• Completing registration with local tax authorities (including export rebate verification, where applicable).

IMPACT ON SUPPLY CHAINS

1. Ex-Works (EXW) and Free Carrier (FCA) shipments may face additional risks if shippers do not fully understand their document obligations.
2. Delays are possible in late September as new border control procedures are phased in. Shipments rolling from September into October could be affected.
3. Non-compliance risks include fines, rejected shipments, and potential legal penalties issued by the Chinese Authorities.
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