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贸促〔2022〕0683号预警信息：South Korea does not impose temporary anti-dumping duties on China-related seamless copper pipes
On April 22, the Ministry of Strategy and Finance of the Republic of Korea issued Notice No. 2022-78, deciding not to impose provisional anti-dumping duties on seamless copper pipes originating in China and Vietnam。The Korean tax code of the products involved is 7411.10.0000。
贸促〔2022〕0684号预警信息：The United States has made a double reverse industrial injury final ruling on China's hand-held snowplows and their parts
On April 22, the US International Trade Commission voted to make an anti-dumping and countervailing industrial injury affirmative final ruling on hand-held snowplows and their components imported from China。The US Department of Commerce will issue anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders on the above products。This case involves United States Harmonized Tariff Number 8430.20.0060。
贸促〔2022〕0685号预警信息：The United States has automatically detained peanuts produced in Hong Kong
On April 22, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated its import alert measures, including automatic detention of peanut products from two companies in Hong Kong, China, for inspection of aflatoxin。Alert number 23-14。
贸促〔2022〕0686号预警信息：Us recalls Chinese-made children's pajamas
Recently, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) (CPSC announced a recall of three children's pajamas made in China。The product does not meet the flammability standard of children's pajamas and has the risk of causing burns to children。The CPSC advised consumers to immediately stop using the product and return it for a full refund。
贸促〔2022〕0687号预警信息：Latvia reported that China's export of e-cigarettes was unqualified
On April 22, according to the official website of the European Union's Rapid Warning System for non-food products (RAPEX), Latvia notified China that its export Artery ABAR 900 E-cigarette Mixed berries were unqualified。Liquid nicotine content of the product (measured value: 3.3ml) exceeds the standard and does not meet the requirements of the EU Tobacco Products Directive。Alarm number A12/00632/22。
贸促〔2022〕0688号预警信息：Belgium notified China of unqualified fireworks exports
On April 22, according to the official website of the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food products (RAPEX), Belgium notified China that the export of Rubro Fireworks Event Signal-v5 fireworks did not meet the standard。The product lacks instructions for safe use in the official Belgian language and does not meet the requirements of the EU Pyrotechnic Directive and the European standard EN 15947。Alarm number A12/00592/22。
贸促〔2022〕0689号预警信息：Japan reported that China's export of mung beans was unqualified
Recently, according to the official website of the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, due to the detection of cipromazolol, the Nagoya Quarantine Office notified that a batch of mung beans exported from Dalian, Liaoning, China were unqualified。
贸促〔2022〕0690号预警信息：Slovakia recalls two lamp chains exported to China
Recently, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food products (RAPEX official website news, Slovakia recalled China export LED Decorative lights, LED Icicle light two lamp chains。The mechanical strength of the product control device is not enough, the wire is too thin, and the waterproof protection is not enough, which does not meet the requirements of the European Union low voltage directive and the European EN 60598-1 and EN 60598-2-20 standards。Alarm numbers A12/00546/22, A12/00547/22。
贸促〔2022〕0691号预警信息：Luxembourg has notified China that its export of stuffed bear toys is unqualified
Recently, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food products (According to the official website of RAPEX, Luxembourg notified that the export of CIUDAD SION TOYS stuffed bear toys (model: P-300) from China was unqualified。The eye and nose parts of the toy can be easily removed, and children may put it in the mouth and choke it, which does not meet the requirements of the EU Toy Safety Directive and the European standard EN 71-1。Alarm number A12/00454/22。
贸促〔2022〕0692号预警信息：Romania reported that the export of children's sweatshirts from China was unqualified
Recently, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for non-food products (According to the official website of RAPEX, Romania notified that the export of Moda Italia children's sweatshirt (model: 18M) from China was unqualified。The sweatshirt comes with a pull cord, which may trap children during children's activities and does not meet the requirements of the EU General Product Safety Directive and European standard EN 14682。Alarm number A12/00549/22。
贸促〔2022〕0693号预警信息：Japan reported that the processed sunflower seeds exported by China were unqualified
Recently, the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare official website news, because the product has been detected designated foreign additives-- Cyclamate, Osaka Quarantine Office notified China's Shandong Taishan export sunflower seed processing products unqualified。
贸促〔2022〕0694号预警信息：South Korea reported that the double-decker hiking cups exported from China were unqualified
On April 25, according to the official website of the Korea Food and Drug Administration, because the total dissolution of the product exceeded the standard, the Jingin Department notified China's Guangdong Yangjiang export double-decker mountaineering cup was unqualified。In Korea, the total dissolution of such items should be kept below 30mg/L。
贸促〔2022〕0695号预警信息：South Korea has reported that China's exports of peanut butter and peanut sesame paste are not qualified
On April 25, according to the official website of the Korea Food and Drug Administration, due to the total aflatoxin detected in the product exceeding the standard, the Jingin Department notified China that the export of peanut butter and peanut sesame mixed sauce was unqualified。
贸促〔2022〕0696号预警信息：Spain reported that China's export of pig casings was unqualified
On April 25, according to the EU Rapid Warning System for food and feed (RASFF) news, Spain notified China that the export of pig casings was unqualified due to unauthorized products。The notification type is Denial of Entry Notification number 2022.2382。
贸促〔2022〕0697号预警信息：Poland notified China that the export of protective helmets are not qualified
Recently, according to the official website of the Defective Product Management Center of the State Administration for Market Regulation of China, Poland notified Chinese exportspro FEX Rider Protective Helmet (Model: FS-114I) is not qualified。The helmet breaks easily during impact and is not enough to protect the user from head injury。
贸促〔2022〕0698号预警信息：The United States is recalling flammulina mushrooms from China suspected of being contaminated with listeria
Recently, the US Food and Drug Administration issued a notice saying that due to suspected listeria contamination of products,T Fresh Company is recalling a batch of flamingo mushrooms produced in China。According to the report, the UPC code of the recalled products is 825382736947, and the lot number of the contaminated products is 6021053。
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贸促〔2022〕0699号预警信息：加纳 Risk tips on export trade
On April 22, the Economic and Commercial Office of the Chinese Embassy in Ghana issued a note that recently, affected by the sharp depreciation of the Ghanaian currency, many transactions of Chinese enterprises' exports to Ghana, due to the inability of Ghanaian importers to pay the final payment of funds, resulting in long-term stagnation of the port of goods, facing the risk of auction or low price resale。
It is now especially reminded to pay attention to the ability of Ghanaian importers to perform the contract, and consider as far as possible to adopt safe payment methods such as full payment in advance to avoid the occurrence of two losses of goods。
贸促〔2022〕0700号预警信息：Ukraine Chinese citizens must continue to stay in safe areas
On April 25, the Chinese Embassy in Ukraine issued a reminder that at present, various parts of Ukraine are still under air strikes, and there are heavy ground exchanges in some areas, and there are high risk factors such as mines that have not been completely cleared。
The Chinese embassy and consulates solemnly remind all compatriots that those who have been evacuated to a third country should not return rashly, and domestic personnel should not come to Ukraine via a third country for the time being。
贸促〔2022〕0701号预警信息：法国 Alert Chinese citizens to telecom fraud
Recently, the Chinese Consulate General in Strasbourg issued a reminder that recently, another Chinese citizen in the territory of the Consulate General suffered telecom fraud, and fortunately, no loss was caused by the timely intervention of the Consulate General。The main forms of local fraud include but are not limited to dating financial management, impersonating public officials and virtual kidnapping。
The Consulate General reminds Chinese citizens in France not to disclose their names, addresses, family information, bank accounts and other personal information to strangers over the phone.If a stranger calls and asks"Do not contact family and friends to guarantee their safety," or make other unreasonable requests, you must be vigilant and not fall for the scam。
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贸促〔2022〕0702号预警信息：Egypt suspends imports800 foreign enterprises goods
Recently, the official website of the Egyptian Ministry of Trade and Industry released documents showing that due to violations of the country's regulations on the registration of foreign companies, more thanImports of products from 800 foreign companies will be suspended。Among them are a number of well-known multinational companies such as Red Bull, Nestle and Unilever。Products cover dairy products, edible oil, sugar, textile and clothing, children's toys, cosmetics and so on。About 122 companies have filed paperwork to resume trade, but hundreds more are affected。
贸促〔2022〕0703号预警信息：British approvalRussian gas will be settled in rubles by the end of May
On April 22, the UK Treasury published a document showing that the UK had authorized the relevant Russian banks to pay for Russian gas in rubles by the end of May。
贸促〔2022〕0704号预警信息：The United States will again17 Chinese companies on pre-delisting list
Recently, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) (SEC) Zhihu, ideal Automobile, Shell and other 17 Chinese companies included in the "pre-delisting" list, which is the fifth batch of Chinese companies included in the list since March this year。
贸促〔2022〕0705号预警信息：The Central Bank of Russia changed the method of determining the exchange rate of foreign currencies against the ruble
On April 25, the Central Bank of Russia announced that in order to ensure the continuity of the activities of economic entities in the territory of the Russian Federation, from 15:30 Moscow time on the 25th, the official exchange rate calculation of foreign currencies against the ruble will be changed。According to the announcement of the Russian Central Bank, the dollar-ruble exchange rate will be calculated based on the data of the weighted average exchange rate of transactions made between 10:00 and 15:30 Moscow time on the Moscow Exchange。The central bank will also set the rouble's exchange rate against other foreign currencies, such as the euro, according to the same trading band。
贸促〔2022〕0706号预警信息：Embargo on Russian coal opens in many countriesThe "global coal rush" model
Recently, the rise in coal prices has triggered a series of chain reactions。In response to the shortage of coal, many countries began to buy coal around the world。European buyers are picking up coal from around the world。European countriesIn March, 239 were imported from the United States, Colombia and South Africa.60,000 tons of coal。Total imports rose 40 percent year on year.5%。Meanwhile, Japan's coal imports totaled 1,671 in March.10,000 tons, an increase of 15%。
贸促〔2022〕0707号预警信息：Chile officially joined the Madrid System for the International registration of Marks
Recently, Chile submitted to the World Intellectual Property Organization(WIPO) deposit the instrument of Accession to the Protocol and formally join the Madrid System for the international registration of marks。According to the relevant provisions, the said Protocol will enter into force in Chile three months after the date of notification by the Director General of WIPO (that is, July 4, 2022)。