The Brazilian government announced that it will migrate from the Siscomex LI/DI system to the single foreign trade portal Duimp, aiming to simplify import declarations, improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance transparency.
South Korea Breaks up a Semiconductor Chip Smuggling Case for the First Time, Arrests Executives Involved in Illegally Exporting US - made Chips to China, Involving Illegal Export of Strategic Goods and False Declaration.
The Indian government has imposed anti-dumping duties and import quotas on chemical products from China, Saudi Arabia, and other countries and regions, aiming to protect its domestic chemical industry, which has heightened tensions in international trade relations.
The Council of the European Union announced the imposition of prohibitive tariffs on imported grain products from Russia and Belarus, and the cancellation of tariff quotas, aiming to increase economic pressure and prevent illegal grain products from entering the market.
EU legislation restricts methane emissions, requiring international suppliers to comply with strict monitoring standards, impacting the global oil and gas industry, including supplier countries like the U.S., Algeria, and Russia.
In April 2024, Russias wine imports surged to 62 million liters, with Italy, Georgia, and Spain as the top three suppliers. The market demand for high-quality wines is growing, and domestic wine production is increasing.
Ningbo Xingyue Trading Co., Ltd. misdeclared safety helmets as ordinary goods and failed to provide a military export license, violating the Regulations on the Administration of Military Exports. The customs decided not to impose administrative penalties in accordance with the law.
The EU achieved a trade surplus of 51.2 billion euros in the first quarter of 2024, marking the third consecutive quarter of surplus. Export growth and import decline were the main reasons, though challenges remain in the energy and raw materials sectors.
South Korean government clarifies that the complete ban on 80 categories of uncertified products through cross-border e-commerce is untrue, stating only harmful products will be restricted while emphasizing safety inspection importance.