Chinese customs – advance ruling system

An advance ruling is defined as a written decision provided by the authorities to traders (upon request) prior to the transaction, which sets forth a transparent and formal process for treatment of goods with regards to the goods’ tariff classification and rules of origin. The ruling obtained is legally binding on the customs authority as well as, in some countries, on the trader over a fixed time period. Advance rulings enhance predictability and transparency of cross-border trade transactions. Find more information in our factsheet below.