Asia-Pacific · country guide
Trade with China.
China is the world’s largest exporter of goods and one of its largest importers of raw materials. It supplies machinery, electronics, steel, chemicals, textiles and solar products, and buys iron ore, copper, crude oil, soybeans and integrated circuits in very large volumes.
- Shanghai · Ningbo-Zhoushan · Shenzhen · Qingdao
- 4 relevant categories
- 4 relevant products
Market overview
Key industries
- Electronics and machinery
- Steel and non-ferrous metals
- Chemicals and polymers
- Textiles and apparel
- Renewable-energy equipment
Import opportunities
- Iron ore and copper concentrate
- Crude oil and LNG
- Soybeans and grains
- Copper cathodes
- Semiconductors
Export opportunities
- Machinery and electrical equipment
- Steel products
- Solar modules and batteries
- PVC and other polymers
- Textiles and garments
Trade requirements
The main rules to check when trading with China. This is orientation, not legal or customs advice.
- Customs registration
- Importers and exporters register with the General Administration of Customs (GACC).
- CCC certification
- Products on the China Compulsory Certification catalogue need CCC marking before sale.
- Overseas food registration
- Foreign manufacturers of many food products must register with GACC before exporting to China.
- Commodity inspection
- Certain commodities, including some metals and agricultural goods, are subject to inspection on arrival.
Logistics considerations
Yangtze and Pearl River Delta ports handle most container trade; Qingdao and Tianjin serve the north.
Rail freight to Europe offers a middle option between sea and air.
Factory-gate supply is deep, so inspection before loading matters more than finding a supplier.
Relevant TP4 categories for China
Relevant products
Solar PV Modules
Photovoltaic modules for utility, commercial and residential solar projects.
HS 8541
PVC Resin
Suspension PVC resin for pipes, profiles, film and cables.
HS 3904
Hot-Rolled Coil (HRC)
Flat steel coil for fabrication, pipe making, re-rolling and structural use.
HS 7208
Copper Cathodes
High-purity refined copper plates for rod, wire and alloy production.
HS 7403
Information current as of October 2026. Regulations, duties and documentation requirements change. Confirm with the relevant authority, your customs broker or forwarder before shipment. TP4 does not claim offices or operations in China.
Trading with China?
Tell TP4 the product, quantity and route.