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Trade & Customs Lawyers in China
Import/export, customs compliance, and cross-border trade disputes.
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Practice orientation
Find trade and customs lawyers for import/export compliance, valuation and tariff disputes, bonded zones, and cross-border e-commerce. Classification and valuation issues can create material duty exposure.
Context: trade & customs guide.
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Process, issues, and further reading
Trade & customs workflow
- Classify goods (HS codes) and confirm import/export licensing needs.
- Valuation, origin, and preferential tariff claims with documentary support.
- Declare accurately; manage bonded zones, FTZ, and processing trade models.
- Respond to audits, seizures, or administrative penalties with counsel.
- Structure CBEC and dual-use / export-control screening for tech goods.
Key PRC sources (illustrative)
- Customs Law of the PRC — declaration, inspection, duties, and customs enforcement powers.
- Foreign Trade Law of the PRC — import/export operators and trade remedy interfaces.
- Export Control Law of the PRC (2020) — dual-use items, technologies, and controlled activities.
- Regulations of the PRC on Import and Export Duties / customs valuation rules — duty base and preference claims.
Directory
Lawyers
Kaiwen Xue
Shanwei Trade Law Firm · Shanwei
Customs and trade compliance counsel for coastal manufacturers.
Jianhong Shi
Rizhao Bonded Law Firm · Rizhao
Bonded zone and customs valuation lawyer supporting port-linked importers.
Jingyan Pan
Weifang Ecom Law Firm · Weifang
Cross-border e-commerce counsel for online sellers and logistics partners.
Yuehan Liang
Qingdao Port Law Firm · Qingdao
Port and customs compliance counsel for importers and exporters operating through Qingdao.
Hanqi Luo
Macau Harbor Law Firm · Macau
Trade and customs compliance counsel for Macau businesses with Mainland logistics exposure.
Zixin Mao
Taizhong Trade Law Firm · Taizhong
Import-export and customs compliance lawyer for manufacturers and traders with Mainland exposure.
FAQ
Common questions
When hire customs counsel?
Audits, seizures, classification disputes, large duty exposures, or bonded/CBEC structure design.
Do these lawyers work with foreign clients?
Many listed counsel assist foreign businesses and individuals. Check languages on each profile and request an English consultation when available.
What does a consultation cover?
Usually a short case assessment, whether China is the right jurisdiction, and practical next steps. It is not full representation; terms vary by lawyer.
Reading?
See the trade guide and customs wiki pages.
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