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Asia - China

The following links provide extensive country information by various government agencies and other external sources. The topics covered include, but are not limited to: general, economic and political information, tax and tariff information, documentation needed for exporting, and business climate.

Find Expeditors in China

CIA -- The World Factbook -- China

US Department of State -- Background Notes -- China

Country Commercial Guides (CCG)

Department of Commerce CCG's are prepared by US Embassy Staff. Included in the CCG is a section on China.

Trade Information Center

Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration

Chinese Embassy

The Chinese Embassy in Washington, DC can provide you with a variety of assistance and information on trade with China.

Chinese Customs

This is the link to the Chinese Customs Office. It will provide you with valuable information and useful links.

CCIC Zhejiang

CCIC Zhejiang is China's premiere full service inspection company operating in the nation's most dynamic coastal region. Its objective is to facilitate international trade by providing independent third-party testing, inspection, and surveying services to trading parties at all phases of commercial transactions, from initial production inspection to loading supervision, from post-landing survey to product safety certification. Our intervention helps ensure contractual compliance, on-time delivery, efficiency improvement, and risk reduction.

China Commodity Inspection Bureau (CCIB)

CCIB is the Chinese government agency that is responsible for overseeing the inspection of imports and exports.

CCIB Procedures

China Today - International Trade

Useful international trade information provided by China Today publication.

The American Chamber of Commerce - PRC

  • China Resources Building, #1903
  • 8 Jianguomenbei Dajie
  • Beijing 100005, China
  • Telephone: (8610) 8519-1920
  • Fax: (8610) 8519-1910

American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai

  • The Portman Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 4th Floor
  • 1376 Nanjing Road West Shanghai, China 200040
  • Telephone: (8621) 6279-7119
  • Fax: (8621) 6279-7643

United States of America - China Chamber of Commerce

  • 55 West Monroe Street, Suite 630
  • Chicago, IL 60603
  • Telephone: (312) 368-9911
  • Fax: (312) 368-9922