I. What isCross-border e-commerce"Shopping Guide"?

In the cross-border e-commerce circle, we affectionately call"Positive List"Dubbed the industry's "shopping guide," this list, jointly issued by multiple departments including the Ministry of Finance and the General Administration of Customs, serves as an officially certified catalog of imported goods. It clearly outlines which products can be imported through cross-border e-commerce channels.

Back in 2016 when it was first released, this list was like a first-grader just starting school, containing only 1,293 tariff line items. After six years of "growth," it has now expanded to 1,476 tariff lines, with increasingly diverse categories—just like our shopping carts getting fuller and fuller!

II. New Changes in the 2022 Edition of the "Shopping Guide"

The latest version of the list implemented on March 1 this year brings several noteworthy changes:

• Added 29 new "internet-famous" products.: Popular products in recent years like skiing gear, gaming equipment, and cat litter made the list
• Major HS code adjustments: Added 115 items, deleted 80 items, like reorganizing a wardrobe
• Remove "hazardous goods": Controlled weapons like swords and bayonets were removed from the list
• More detailed remark requirements: Like product manuals, detailed usage instructions were added for 206 items

III. Have you noticed these newly added products?

The most exciting aspect of the new version of the list is undoubtedly the addition of those "viral" products:

• Skiing gear: Ski equipment and ski bindings that became popular during the Winter Olympics
• Gaming equipment: Meeting various needs of gaming enthusiasts
• Daily necessities: Household dishwashers, tomato juice and other quality-of-life products

These new products are like popular items newly stocked in supermarkets, reflecting current consumer demands. As foreign trade professionals, we must keenly capture these opportunities!

IV. The "implied meaning" in the remarks requirement.

The adjustments to product notes in the new version of the list are akin to attaching more detailed "usage instructions" to the products:

• Cross-border e-commerce bonded exclusive zone: 98 products can only be imported through cross-border e-commerce bonded channels, like VIP counters
• Endangered species certificates: Non-endangered products can now be imported with certificates, solving the problem of some bestsellers being blocked
• Prohibited import list: Mercury-containing cosmetics and other products are explicitly prohibited, just like supermarkets removing unqualified goods
• Purchase limits: Sugar products are limited to 2kg per person per year, like limited-time special offers

V. How Foreign Trade Professionals Can Make the Most of This "Shopping Guide"

As a foreign trade veteran with 20 years of experience, here are some practical suggestions:

• Regularly check the list: Just like checking supermarket promotion lists, develop a habit of regularly reviewing list updates
• Pay attention to remark requirements: Whether goods can be imported depends on the remarks, just like checking food expiration dates
• Grasp new product categoriesNewly added products often represent emerging market demands and present good opportunities for business expansion
• Compliant operationsThe list represents red lines - violations are like shoplifting in supermarkets, with serious consequences

Cross-border e-commerce is like a swiftly flowing river, where the positive list serves as the embankments on both sides. Only by understanding the position of these embankments can our business vessel navigate safely. The adjustments in the 2022 version of the list have both relaxed certain restrictions and tightened some regulations, reflecting the reform philosophy of "streamlining administration, delegating power, and improving services."

Remember, this "Shopping Guide" will continue to be updated. As professionals in foreign trade, we must maintain a learning mindset and always be prepared to embrace new changes. After all, in this industry, the only constant is change itself!