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NewsFlash / Zinc / SMM Analysis: 2025 Tariff Adjustments for Zinc-Related Products Announced by China's Tariff Commission

SMM Analysis: 2025 Tariff Adjustments for Zinc-Related Products Announced by China's Tariff Commission

Dec 30, 2024 10:56

Source:SMM

[SMM Analysis: Details of Tariff Adjustments for Zinc-Related Products in 2025] On December 26, 2024, the Tariff Commission of the State Council issued an announcement to thoroughly implement the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and the second and third plenary sessions of the 20th Central Committee. The announcement aims to fully leverage the macro-regulation role of tariffs, support the development of new productive forces, accelerate the building of a strong trading nation, and steadily advance the construction of Chinese-style modernization. In accordance with the "Customs Law of the People's Republic of China" and relevant regulations, starting from January 1, 2025, adjustments will be made to the import tariff rates and tariff items for certain goods. The specific details are as follows:

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