Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the significant growth in the number of departure tax refund applications and the total value of goods involved, indicating the ongoing benefits of the departure tax refund policy at Shanghai ports [1][4] - In the first eight months of this year, Shanghai Customs verified 96,600 departure tax refund applications, with a total goods value of 2.07 billion RMB, representing a year-on-year increase of 168% and 83% respectively, surpassing the total for the previous year [1] - At Pudong Airport, a major national entry and exit aviation hub, 86,800 departure tax refund applications were verified, with refunds totaling 203 million RMB, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 180% and 91.9% [1][4] Group 2 - The average refund amount per departure tax refund application for foreign travelers at Shanghai ports has exceeded 2,300 RMB, making shopping in China increasingly attractive for international visitors [4] - Shanghai Customs has established departure tax refund service windows in all three terminals of Pudong International Airport, equipped with five bilingual self-verification machines, enabling verification to be completed in as little as 10 seconds [4][9] - The number of departure tax refund stores in Shanghai has increased from 777 at the end of last year to over 1,530, nearly doubling and achieving full coverage across all 16 districts of the city [9]

Core Viewpoint - The implementation of the "Four Major Partner Actions" aims to enhance the regulatory efficiency and service levels of Hangzhou and Ningbo Customs, supporting the construction of a high-level open strong province in Zhejiang [1][2]. Group 1: Four Major Partner Actions - The "Four Major Partner Actions" focus on four areas: national border security, customs facilitation, major projects, and customs cooperation, with 16 key collaborative initiatives [2]. - The "National Border Security Partnership Action" emphasizes strengthening the national border security barrier, enhancing rapid response mechanisms for customs cargo channels, and improving information sharing in areas such as export control and intellectual property protection [2]. - The "Development Promotion Partnership Action" aims to enhance cross-border trade facilitation by promoting tax incentives and developing mechanisms to support enterprise growth [2]. Group 2: Reform and Cooperation - The "Reform Partnership Action" focuses on supporting major reform projects in Zhejiang, optimizing container transfer measures, and promoting the application of safety intelligent locks in key ports [2][3]. - The "Strong Customs Cooperation Partnership Action" seeks to establish a cooperative model for provincial customs, enhancing talent exchange and joint technological projects [3]. - In 2023, Hangzhou and Ningbo Customs have implemented 53 measures to optimize services and deepen reforms, significantly boosting cross-border e-commerce and foreign trade in Zhejiang [3].

Core Points - Tianjin Customs has intensified supervision to prevent the illegal export of agricultural genetic resources, ensuring the safety of germplasm resources [1] - In the first eight months of this year, Tianjin Customs intercepted 7 batches and 86 samples of agricultural seeds, all of which were listed in the regulatory catalog of germplasm resources [1] - The recent interception involved 3 packages weighing 1306 grams, marking the first case of illegal mailing of germplasm resources from Tianjin port [1] Regulatory Framework - The newly revised Seed Law of the People's Republic of China states that the country has sovereignty over germplasm resources, requiring approval from relevant authorities for any export or collaboration involving these resources [2] - Customs is mandated to detain any germplasm resources being transported out of the country without the necessary approval documents [2]

Core Insights - Morocco's customs revenue reached a record high of $14.48 billion in 2024, marking a 9.2% increase from $13.25 billion in 2023 [1] Revenue Structure - Value Added Tax (VAT) accounted for 62% of total customs revenue, increasing by 11.9% from $7.58 billion in 2023 to $8.49 billion in 2024, primarily driven by a 16.1% growth in VAT from non-energy products [1] - Domestic Consumption Tax (TIC) represented 26% of total revenue, with energy product consumption tax rising by 11.8%, diesel consumption tax by 12.6%, and premium gasoline consumption tax by 9.6% [1] - Tobacco product consumption tax grew by 8.3%, increasing from $735 million in 2023 to $844 million in 2024, attributed to a 14.8% rise in tobacco consumption [1] - Import duties (DI) made up 12% of total revenue, amounting to $1.374 billion, reflecting an 8.5% increase, mainly due to the rise in imports of sheep, smartphones, and certain electrical appliances [1] Policy Changes - In 2024, Morocco implemented a suspension of import duties on various goods, including soft wheat, hard wheat, fava beans, kidney beans, lentils, chickpeas, specific oilseeds, crude oil, and domesticated cattle [1]

Group 1 - The opening of the first international direct shipping route from Jingzhou Port to Japan and South Korea marks a significant breakthrough for local foreign trade enterprises, allowing them to export goods directly from their doorstep [1] - The new shipping route is expected to reduce transportation time by 4 to 6 days and save logistics costs by approximately 20% compared to previous methods [1] - The Jingzhou Customs has implemented nearly 40 facility upgrades in the Yanka Port area and introduced a rapid customs clearance model, enhancing efficiency by over 50% [1] Group 2 - Since 2025, the "Smart Customs" initiative has led to significant achievements, including a 151.4% year-on-year increase in bamboo, wood, and grass product exports, reaching 170 million yuan [2] - The remote inspection reform for live pig exports to Hong Kong and Macau has facilitated the export of nearly 12,000 live pigs, marking a growth of about 50% [2] - The introduction of a "batch inspection" model in the chemical export sector has reduced inspection time by one hour per batch, significantly improving release efficiency [2]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the increasing importance of intellectual property protection by customs in response to the rise of counterfeit products in the gaming and cultural product sectors, particularly with the popularity of LABUBU [1][2] - In 2023, customs intercepted 1.83 million suspected infringing products, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining a fair international trade environment [1] - The customs authority has implemented several targeted actions, including "Dragon Action," "Blue Net Action," and "Clean Net Action," resulting in the seizure of nearly 400 million suspected infringing items across 260,000 batches [1] Group 2 - During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, nearly 20,000 new rights holders have registered, and the number of intellectual property records has approached 100,000, indicating a growing reliance on customs protection for intellectual property [2] - Customs has enhanced its services through initiatives like "Customs Officials Deliver Policies" and the use of digital tools, allowing rights holders to handle registrations and applications conveniently from home [2] - The customs authority encourages businesses to utilize its online services for efficient intellectual property protection, emphasizing its commitment to providing high-quality services [2]

Core Points - The General Administration of Customs reported that since the beginning of the 14th Five-Year Plan, a total of 5.15 million pieces of prohibited items related to politics, firearms, and explosives have been seized [1] - Over 180,000 cases of infectious diseases have been detected, involving more than 70 different types [1] - More than 200,000 batches of substandard goods have been disposed of, ensuring that safety risks are kept outside the country's borders [1]

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese Customs has implemented strict measures to ensure the quality and safety of imported and exported goods, identifying a significant number of non-compliant products since the beginning of the 14th Five-Year Plan [1] Group 1: Non-compliant Products - Since the start of the 14th Five-Year Plan, Customs has detected 12,000 batches of non-compliant goods, including clothing, home appliances, and children's products [1] - A total of 68,000 non-compliant vehicles have been identified and blocked from entering the market [1] Group 2: Risk Management and Cooperation - The Customs has established a risk prevention and monitoring system for the quality and safety of import and export goods, allowing for rapid response to identified risks [1] - Information-sharing mechanisms regarding product quality safety have been set up with 35 countries and regions, including the United States, Russia, and the European Union [1] Group 3: Waste Management and Enforcement - Over 900,000 batches of import and export goods have been inspected, with more than 10,000 batches of non-compliant mineral products and recycled metals returned [1] - The Customs has prohibited the import of foreign waste, returning over 4,000 batches of solid waste and investigating 589 criminal cases related to smuggling of waste [1] - A comprehensive inspection of hazardous materials at ports has led to the detection of over 130,000 batches of non-compliant hazardous goods and more than 9,000 cases of false reporting [1]

Core Insights - The Customs General Administration has implemented advanced technologies such as machine dogs, drones, CT inspection equipment, big data, and artificial intelligence to enhance inspection and customs clearance efficiency [1] Group 1: Customs Inspection Efficiency - For imported iron ore, the installation of near-infrared spectrometers, high-speed image recognition systems, and automatic sampling robots has reduced customs clearance time by over 15 hours [1] - The H986 container inspection system and CT inspection equipment for luggage and mail have enabled rapid identification of false declarations, concealments, and prohibited items through intelligent image analysis [1] Group 2: Cross-Border E-Commerce Regulation - The use of big data and artificial intelligence has facilitated data connectivity between customs, platform enterprises, and payment institutions, allowing for intelligent comparison of electronic orders, payment slips, and logistics slips, achieving compliance verification in seconds with a maximum processing speed of 85,000 tickets per minute [1] Group 3: Customs Service Improvements - The remote video inspection model allows enterprises to conduct inspections in real-time via video connection, reducing customs waiting time by over 80% [1] - Electronic declarations, networked temperature measurement, and image recognition have enabled seamless and rapid customs clearance for travelers [1] Group 4: Risk Prevention - Customs has developed a big data intelligent risk control model that assesses each customs declaration in real-time across over 100 dimensions, automatically intercepting high-risk declarations, resulting in a 16 percentage point increase in detection rates compared to random controls [1]

Core Insights - The State Council's press conference highlighted the achievements of the Customs in ensuring national security and promoting high-quality development during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period [1] Group 1: Trade Facilitation Measures - Customs has simplified clearance processes, enhancing market competitiveness by reducing approvals and implementing 24/7 appointment clearance, significantly decreasing redundant handling for export goods [1] - The introduction of the "One Port Pass" regulatory model in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area has reduced cargo transfer time from 5-7 days to 2-3 days [2] Group 2: Connectivity and Trade Facilitation - Strengthening international logistics and enhancing the "single window" system has led to 11 million registered users and an average of 26 million declarations daily, facilitating seamless cross-border trade [2] - Customs has expanded international cooperation with 15 countries/regions, achieving mutual connectivity and information exchange [2] Group 3: Support for New Trade Models - Customs has adapted to industrial upgrades by expanding the bonded maintenance product catalog, with a reported 8.7% growth in bonded maintenance imports and exports from January to July [2] - The cancellation of cross-border e-commerce overseas warehouse registration has led to stable growth in cross-border e-commerce imports and exports [2] Group 4: Enterprise Support and Cost Reduction - Customs has increased incentives for AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) enterprises, with over 3,000 AEO companies benefiting from financing guarantees and credit facilities [2] - Mutual recognition of AEO status with 57 countries/regions allows enterprises to enjoy equivalent clearance conveniences abroad [2] Group 5: Future Directions - Customs aims to create a market-oriented, legal, and international first-class port business environment to support high-quality development and high-level openness [3]