On October 28, 2024, the General Administration of Customs announced the "Regulations on Taxation Management of Import and Export Goods of the People's Republic of China" (General Administration of Customs Order No. 272, hereinafter referred to as the "Regulations"), which will take effect on December 1, 2024. In order to enable administrative counterparts and all sectors of society to fully understand and accurately grasp the background and key content of this regulatory revision, the following interpretations are provided regarding relevant issues:

This meeting conducted in-depth exchanges and communications on two aspects: tank container transportation and IMDG regulations. It focused on key issues such as the green development of tank containers, standardization construction, international cooperation, and application promotion. It advocated for the application of green and low-carbon technologies, strengthened standardization efforts, collected industry demands, and addressed the alignment of domestic and international standards and regulations.

In order to support the high-quality development of multimodal transport, adapt to the adjustment and optimization of modern logistics and transportation structure, and improve the level of facilitation of customs clearance of international multimodal transport goods, according to the the People's Republic of China Customs Law and the measures of the People's Republic of China Customs on the Supervision of goods in transit (issued by decree No. 89 of the General Administration of Customs and amended by decree No. 240 of the General Administration of Customs, hereinafter referred to as the measures for the Supervision of goods in transit), the General Administration of Customs, the General Administration of Customs has decided to launch of Customs, the relevant matters are hereby announced as follows:

In the dynamic field of logistics and production, the choice between leasing and purchasing equipment is crucial. Tank containers help to transport and store food, feed, gases and liquids safely and efficiently. To obtain tank containers, leasing is a very attractive option. 1. Flexibility tailored to your shipping needs Leasing tank containers provides flexibility, allowing companies to adapt to changing needs without the burden of permanent ownership and cash flow losses. While leases are typically for several years and can take months to launch, they still have the advantage of adjusting to long-term changes in storage needs or market conditions. This approach allows businesses to scale up to extend temporary storage, or scale down to respond to changing needs, providing the necessary freedom to make strategic adjustments over time.

In accordance with the relevant provisions of the the People's Republic of China Export Control Law, the the People's Republic of China Foreign Trade Law, and the the People's Republic of China Customs Law, in order to safeguard national security and interests and fulfill international obligations such as non-proliferation, with the approval of the State Council, it is decided to implement export control on the following items. The relevant matters are hereby announced as follows:

Transport of dangerous goods by sea requires careful planning and adherence to strict regulations. ISO tank containers provide a safe and reliable option for this, but safety is still of paramount importance. Here are 10 essential tips to ensure the safe transport of dangerous goods at sea using ISO tank containers: Classification is the key: accurately classify dangerous goods according to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code. This determines packaging, labeling, loading and documentation requirements. Refer to UN number and correct shipping name for precise classification.