China extends zero-tariff treatment to 63 countries

BEIJING - China has now granted zero-tariff policies for 63 countries, a customs official said on Wednesday, as the country moves to further expand high-standard opening up.

The customs authority will continue to expand diversified markets during the 2026-2030 period, Sun Meijun, head of the General Administration of Customs (GAC), told a news conference.

In May, China began implementing an expanded zero-tariff treatment on imports from all 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations.

To facilitate the policy, the GAC has introduced measures including risk-based customs management, integrated market access procedures and expanded green channels for agricultural and food products, according to Sun. In the first half of 2026, China's trade with Africa increased 19.6 percent year-on-year.

Looking ahead, Sun said the customs authority will advance the implementation of opening-up measures and high-standard trade agreements, and improve alignment in customs procedures, quarantine and rules of origin.