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Jul 10, 2026 at 09:18Thailand is a global major lighter exporter,and domestic consumer tobacco markets have seen growing demand for Thai lighters annually. Many importers frequently encounter issues such as certificate of origin rejection,price verification queries,and inspection holds when handling imports,with many falling into pitfalls of transit trade declaration and HS code mismatch. This not only leads to overpayment of unjustified tariffs but also incurs significant demurrage and other additional costs. Based on first-hand practical experience at Shanghai ports,this article breaks down the full process of compliant imports,identifies common risks,and provides actionable methods for RCEP tariff reduction.
In 2026,the tariff concessions under the China-ASEAN RCEP Agreement will continue to deepen. As a core trade hub in southwest China,Kunming has seen a rapid growth in demand for customs clearance of Thai imported goods. Many enterprises often face obstacles due to HS Code classification errors,compliance gaps in Certificates of Origin,port inspection delays and other issues. As a professional customs brokerage headquartered in Shanghai,we rely on our national port linkage network to help enterprises declare accurately,enjoy tariff preferences in full,avoid hidden risks in processes such as price verification and inspection,and achieve fast customs clearance for Thai imported goods.
In 2026,the demand for Chinese enterprises to import R&D and exhibition samples from Thailand continues to rise. Facing difficulties such as HS code classification,Form E certificate of origin compliance,and customs valuation control,relying on professional customs clearance agents at Shanghai Port can dismantle the entire process from an operational perspective,warn against compliance red lines and hidden costs,and provide one-stop import solutions to help enterprises complete sample import procedures quickly and safely.
As the upgraded version of China-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement takes effect in 2026,the demand for express import from Thailand to China keeps growing. The year-on-year rate of cargo detention,supplementary tax payment and goods return caused by problems including low-value declaration,inconsistent Form E Certificate of Origin and abnormal customs valuation has risen by 17%. Targeting compliance pain points of tax-included express import,based on frontline practical operation experience at Shanghai ports,we sort out full-link operation standards,clarify applicable rules for RCEP tariff reduction,to effectively avoid various hidden fees and compliance risks.