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Jul 13, 2026 at 03:362367 ViewsIn 2026,the General Administration of Customs and the State Administration of Foreign Exchange jointly upgraded the import payment verification mechanism,and the verification threshold for foreign exchange purchase under dual-header customs declarations has been continuously tightened. Many foreign trade enterprises have encountered payment rejection,exchange losses,or even risk control warnings due to mismatched documents and non-compliant declaration procedures. Based on over 10,000 practical cases at the Shanghai Port,this guide breaks down the compliance logic,operation procedures,and risk prevention solutions for foreign exchange purchase by principals in import agency services,covering declaration requirements for all general cargo categories.
In 2026,global trade barriers continue to diverge. The anti-dumping duty rate range for Chinese exports in Europe,America,and many Southeast Asian countries has expanded to 15%-45%. Entrepot trade has become a core path for Chinese manufacturing to avoid additional tariffs and expand international markets. In practice,issues such as origin certificate forgery risks,transit port demurrage traps,and exchange losses in settlement occur frequently. A full-link risk control system needs to be established from dimensions such as HS code classification,document consistency review,and property right management.
In 2026,global trade compliance requirements continue to tighten. The EU and US anti-dumping lists are updated quarterly,RCEP rules of origin are further refined,and the inspection rate at all ports across China is adjusted dynamically. Small and medium-sized foreign trade enterprises often encounter problems including long tax refund cycles,foreign exchange receipt account freezing,hidden surcharges for document exchange,and cargo detention at the destination port when handling export business on their own. A professional export agency can implement proactive risk control across the full chain,help enterprises reduce operational costs and avoid compliance risks.