In Quizhou opened a comprehensive customs zone
In the spring of 2025 in eastern China officially put into operation quizhou A new tool to accelerate and reduce the cost of international supplies. It operates under the closed customs administration regime: goods and raw materials can be imported, processed and exported without undergoing full customs clearance and payment of duties until products enter the domestic market of China.
This project has become a significant link in China’s strategy to strengthen export infrastructure and develop the regional economy.
What is a Comprehensive Customs Zone
The Comprehensive Customs Zone (CTZ) is a special territory where preferential customs control and taxation rules apply.
In Quzhou, the zone allows:
- Importing materials and equipment without immediate payment of duties and VAT;
- Manufacture, assemble and test products for further export;
- Processing raw materials without registration of internal turnover;
- Reduce time and cost Due to simplified registration and transport accessibility.
Opportunities for foreign manufacturers and brands
For companies that supply components or raw materials to China, the new zone offers a number of advantages:
- Assembly, testing and packaging products with subsequent export without customs clearance;
- Deferral of duties on imported materials;
- Customs processing with full exemption from taxation on exports.
These conditions are particularly beneficial for industries:
- electronics;
- Automotive components;
- batteries;
- industrial equipment.
In addition, the zone provides:
- support of registration of enterprises;
- Consultations on Chinese legislation;
- access to customs privileges;
- participation in exhibitions under customs control (convenient format for international distributors and B2B suppliers).
Benefits for Chinese export-oriented producers
Geographical location of Quzhou - at the junction Zhejiang provinces, Anhui, Fujian and Jiangxi Provides unique transport connectivity:
- expressways;
- railway lines;
- water routes;
- Access to air transportation.
In 2024, the turnover of foreign trade of the city reached 78.56 billion yuan (+10.1% by 2023). The new zone allows you to transfer:
- warehouses;
- assembly lines;
- Customs clearance is closer to the border and end customers, which speeds up delivery and reduces costs.
Infrastructure for logistics operators and trading companies
The zone forms New Generation Logistics Distribution Center with digital control and process automation.
Business opportunities:
- Placement of warehouses under customs control;
- Consolidation of goods from different countries for further assembly or shipment;
- Providing 3PL and 4PL services to companies without their own infrastructure.
The zone also supports:
- customs research and analysis of foreign trade;
- exhibition events;
- Develop cross-border e-commerce with regulatory oversight.
Chance for Startups and Investors
Quzhou relies on the creation of an industrial cluster in the following areas:
- new energy;
- novelty;
- intellectualism.
The zone will be a platform for:
- joint R&D projects;
- pilot activities;
- testing of assembly lines.
The city actively attracts investment and receives support from the central and local authorities.
Five key development centers within the zone
The project is integrated into the concept of creation Five complementary centres:
- Production centre - concentration of high-tech assembly lines;
- Logistics centre - management of the supply and distribution of goods;
- Service centre business support, legal and consulting services;
- Legal centre - regulation and settlement of foreign economic disputes;
- Analytical centre Collection and processing of international trade data.
The opening of the complex customs zone in Quzhou is a strategic step for eastern China. This project not only simplifies international operations, but also forms the region as a powerful hub for foreign economic activity.
For manufacturers, logistics operators and investors, this is a real opportunity to reduce costs, accelerate exports and expand sales markets using preferential regimes and modern infrastructure.
