China export filing: common blockers in the export control and customs declaration process
In China export filing, the export control and customs declaration most often trips on document consistency and inspection timing.
Key points
- An October 2026 MOFCOM and GACC notice brought certain tunnel boring machines and walking excavators under export control; confirm scope with the notice and customs classification.
- Check the HS code against dual-use and export control lists.
- This compiles public rules for pre-shipment checks; applicable categories, inspection bodies and documents are confirmed by the destination authority and the importer.
An October 2026 MOFCOM and GACC notice brought certain tunnel boring machines and walking excavators under export control; confirm scope with the notice and customs classification.
Check the HS code against dual-use and export control lists
This compiles public rules for pre-shipment checks; applicable categories, inspection bodies and documents are confirmed by the destination authority and the importer.
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