In recent years, as the flagship of the Yangtze River Delta's export-oriented economy, Ningbo has seen strong alignment between its home appliance, garden machinery, and non-ferrous metal industries with CEE market demands. Under the "Smart Customs Power" initiative, Ningbo Customs has implemented specialized service measures to provide local enterprises with expedited customs clearance for CEE market expansion.
Policy Enablement: Paving the Express Lane for Trade Facilitation
With focused support including technical trade policy guidance and AEO certification assistance for the home appliance sector, enterprises are guided to prioritize CEEC as emerging markets. In 2024, Ningbo's home appliance exports to CEEC reached RMB 4.09 billion, marking a 45.8% year-on-year growth.
Zhejiang Biyi Electric Appliance Co., Ltd. specializes in exporting home appliances such as air fryers and coffee machines. In recent years, with industrial innovation and the recovery of international market demand, export orders to CEEC have seen significant growth. To support enterprises in expediting exports, Yuyao Customs implemented tailored "one-to-one" customs clearance assistance measures. By adopting the "smart review + self-printing" model for Certificates of Origin, they enabled rapid customs clearance and eliminated the need for in-person submissions, significantly boosting export efficiency for local businesses. In 2024, the company's exports to CEEC surged by nearly 90%.
Service Upgrade: Addressing Key Challenges in Overseas Expansion
Ningbo has developed a robust agricultural and forestry machinery industry cluster, led by companies like Daye Garden and Cuike Machinery, which hold a notable share in the global market. With the continuous advancement of agricultural and forestry machinery, an increasing number of these equipment now require lithium battery integration. As lithium batteries are classified as dangerous goods, commodities containing them are subject to stringent hazardous packaging regulations.
Balancing export efficiency with regulatory compliance, Ningbo Customs has streamlined hazardous packaging procedures for agricultural machinery and enhanced inspection efficiency for lithium battery-equipped equipment. In 2024, Ningbo's agricultural machinery exports to Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) reached RMB 530 million, marking a 79.5% year-on-year growth.
Information Hub: Establishing a Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) Trade Inquiry Desk
Ningbo Customs is driving smart customs initiatives, enhancing the China-CEEC Customs Information Center's capabilities, and collaborating with local authorities to facilitate efficient customs clearance. The website has recorded over 3.28 million visits and published more than 20,200 bilingual (Chinese-English) policy documents and facilitation measures. We have actively addressed 26 customs clearance inquiries from CEEC governments and enterprises. The monitoring platform has released 154 China-CEEC trade analysis reports, 119 monthly issues of the China-CEEC Trade Development Index, and 2 annual issues of the China-CEEC Trade Prosperity Index. Throughout the year, 12 issues of China-EU trade analysis were compiled and submitted, providing robust support for policy formulation.
Through in-depth research aligned with enterprise demands, we innovatively developed the "One-Stop CEE Commodity Customs Clearance" application. This integrated solution enables businesses to access relevant policies and complete procedures efficiently, reducing administrative burdens while enhancing service accessibility. In 2024, Ningbo's CEEC import-export volume reached RMB 56.13 billion, marking an 11.2% year-on-year increase. Of this total, exports accounted for RMB 44.03 billion, reflecting an 18.7% year-on-year growth. (By Zhao Wenyan & Sun Yong)
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