A batch of core equipment for a particleboard production line, valued at approximately 400,000 yuan, has been packed and is ready for shipment to Indonesia from the Dunhua Economic Development Zone in Jilin Province. Accompanying the export is a Certificate of Origin under the China-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement, issued by the Yanji Customs, which will enable the equipment to receive a tariff reduction of about 22,000 yuan upon import into Indonesia. According to Yao Gang, head of overseas business at Yalian Machinery Co., Ltd., this certificate has become a crucial tool for the company in expanding its international market presence. Previously, the specialized equipment sector was largely dominated by European manufacturers, but domestic companies have gradually increased their market share, with products now successfully entering markets including Russia, South Korea, and Southeast Asia. Data from Yanji Customs show that in 2025, the office issued 37 preferential certificates of origin for the company, covering export goods worth around 47 million yuan. Based on an average tariff reduction of about 5%, these products benefited from cumulative tariff savings exceeding 2.3 million yuan. In the first two months of this year, Yanji Customs has already issued four certificates, involving goods valued at approximately 1.3 million yuan. Yao Gang noted that in addition to tariff benefits, customs-facilitated measures such as electronic review and self-service printing allow companies to apply for certificates online, significantly streamlining processes and reducing operational costs. Customs authorities also provide guidance on free trade agreement rules and declaration procedures, offering comprehensive support for companies expanding overseas. Chen Zijun, head of the comprehensive business section at Yanji Customs, emphasized that in fast-growing markets like Southeast Asia, tariff preferences under free trade agreements are key for Chinese enterprises to maintain a competitive price advantage. Currently, customs is helping businesses make fuller use of relevant trade policies through targeted guidance and professional interpretation of regulations, further broadening their opportunities in international markets.
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