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Regarding the Section 301 tariffs, China’s Ministry of Commerce issues a major statement.
Yesterday, Hui Jietong reported that the U.S. Trump administration announced it would impose a 301 tariff on imports of Chinese semiconductor chips starting June 2027—18 months from now!
According to the latest information obtained by Hui Jietong: This morning (December 24), the Public Security Bureau of Weihai City, Shandong Province, issued a reward notice stating that during its investigation into seven crew members of the mainland vessel “Hongtai 58,” including Liu Moumou, in June, the bureau uncovered a smuggling ring led by Taiwan residents Jian Wensheng and Chen Shunjin. This ring operated multiple vessels, including the Togolese-flagged “Hongtai 58,” and had been engaged for a long time in smuggling frozen products into the Chinese mainland.
What’s the difference between a PI and an INVOICE?
A PI (Proforma Invoice, Proforma Invoice) and an INVOICE (Commercial Invoice, Commercial Invoice) are two core documents in international trade. They differ fundamentally in terms of their purpose, legal effect, and timing of issuance.
Is charcoal export prohibited, but can engineered charcoal be exported normally?
Goods from unregistered brands are being traced by rights holders. The core processing logic involves first securing the scene, then gathering evidence, and finally resolving the issue along different paths: urgently addressing customs detentions and rights-holder complaints, swiftly verifying the ownership of rights and the compliance of authorizations, and following appropriate procedures—whether it’s a compliance defense, settlement, or loss-control measures—depending on whether infringement has occurred. At the same time, we’ll ensure thorough risk prevention and control for the future. Next, Huijetong will provide you with a detailed explanation; we hope this will be helpful to you.
According to the latest information from Huijetong: CMA CGM has announced that, starting January 15 of next year, its INDAMEX route between India, the Middle East, and the U.S. East Coast will once again use the Suez Canal route—effectively resuming navigation through the Red Sea.
Recently, a minor hiccup arose in the industry regarding the resumption of Red Sea shipping: Following a joint press conference with Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc, the Suez Canal Authority announced that Maersk would resume sailing between the Red Sea and the Suez Canal starting from early December this year. However, Maersk subsequently “debunked” the announcement, stating, “The company has not yet finalized a specific date for resuming navigation through the Suez Canal.”
In mid-November, the ONE vessel "ONE Henry Hudson" suddenly caught fire at the Port of Los Angeles, prompting the shipping company to declare a general average. On December 1, ONE swiftly followed up with new regulations: effective January 1, 2026, misdeclared cargo will incur a minimum fine of US$3,000 per container, while mandatory corrections for dangerous goods could result in fines as high as US$30,000 per container.