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Consignors, Consignees Not Required for Chinese Customs Inspections

China is not requiring consignors and consignees to be present during customs inspections of imports and exports in order to limit the spread of the coronavirus, according to a Feb. 24 report from the Hong Kong Trade Development Council. The…

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measure is also aimed at increasing the speed of inspections and releases of goods, the report said.