China: Decrees 248 and 249 - January 1 Implementation Date

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This report contains a translation of the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC) Public Notice [2021] Number 103 that reiterates that GACC Decrees 248 and 249 will take effect on January 1, 2022. The announcement was issued by GACC on December 13 and published on December 14 on the GACC website. The Notice 103 also provides additional information on various questions that have arisen regarding shipments in transit to China and other questions about registration. This report includes links to the announcement as well as additional information and links to background reports issued by FAS China.

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