On March 20, the 13th National People's Congress of China has formally reached an agreement on the institutional reform plan of the Chinese governmental agencies submitted by the State Council. According to the restructuring plan, many governmental agencies related to import and export operations will be integrated or simplified, and the related parties’ working scope shall be adjusted as well.
Tradewin has summarized the developments as relates to import/export as follows:
The responsibilities and personnel of China and Inspection Quarantine (CIQ) shall be integrated into China Customs.