AMTonline: China

AMT Services and Resources in China

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

Includes contact information of AMT resources in China, as well as helpful hints for how AMT can help you in China.

China 2009 Economic Performance Analysis of Machine Tool Industry by CMTBA

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EST

Overview of the 2009 machine tool industry made by the China Machine Tool Builder's Association (CMTBA). Includes machine tool imports and exports for 2009 and the first half of 2010.

China Aerospace Product & Parts Market Data

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

(Next Update Date: February, 2011)

Includes China's exports and imports of airplanes and other aircraft, of an unladen weight not exceeding 2,000 kg (HS 880220), airplanes and other aircraft, of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000 kg (HS 880240), propellers and rotors and parts there of (HS 880310) and other parts of airplanes or helicopters (HS 880390) by commodity and country from 2001 - 2009.

China Agents

Thu, 06 May 2010 13:15:00 EST

(Next Update Date: May, 2011)

List of local agents in China with products and companies represented, provided by AMT-China.

China Agents, Distributors, or Direct Selling Strategy FAQs

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

(Next Update Date: As Needed/Requested)

Should you use direct selling or sell through an agent in China?  What can an agent do for you?  How many agents/distributors should I have in China?  AMT China Offices help you answer these questions as you build your sales strategy in China.

China Business Practices & Travel Tips

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:00:00 EST

(Next Update Date: February, 2011)

Contains general information on traveling to and doing business in China.

China Castings & Foundries Market Data

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:00:00 EST

(Next Update Date: February, 2011)

Includes China's exports and imports of converters used in metallurgy or foundries (HS 845410), ingot molds & ladles used in metal foundries (HS 845420), casting machines used in metallurgy or metal foundries (HS 845430), parts for converters, ladles, ingot moulds and casting machines (HS 845490) by commodity and country from 2001 - 2009.

China Compulsory Certification (CCC) Regulation

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

The CCC safety license requirement by the government of China requires manufacturers to obtain the China Compulsory Certification (CCC) mark before exporting to or selling products covered in the CCC catalogue in the China market.

China Die & Mold Market Data

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

(Next Update Date: January, 2011)

Includes China's exports and imports of dies for drawing or extruding metal (HS 820720), forging or die-stamping machines, presses and hammers (HS 846210), presses for working metal or metal carbides (HS 846299), tool holders and self-opening dieheads (HS 846610), parts and accessories of forging or die-stamping machines and draw-benches (HS 846694), moulds for metal or metal carbides, injection or compression types (HS 848041), other moulds for metal or metal carbides (HS 848049) and other moulds for rubber or plastics (HS 848079) by commodity and country from 2001 - 2009.

China Domain Name Registrars

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

Contains contact information for domain name registrars for web marketing in China.

China Executive Summary

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

A brief overview of the market in China; includes general information, political structure, travel tips, and links to additional sources. China's leading economic indicators contains gross domestic product, inflation, foreign exchange reserves, foreign direct investment, debt service as a percent of exports, government deficit, unemployment rate, population, exchange rate, exports and imports of goods and services, and trade balance.

China FAQs for AMT Members Who Do Business in China

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 09:00:00 EST

(Last Modified: February 2009; Next Update Date: Annually)

Contains the most common questions about doing business in China and how AMT can assist you.

China Grinding Equipment Market Data

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

(Next Update Date: February, 2011)

Includes China's exports and imports of flat-surface grinding machines, numerically controlled (HS 846011), other flat-surface grinding machines, accuracy of at least 0.01mm (HS 846019), other grinding machines, numerically controlled (HS 846021), other grinding machines, accuracy of at least 0.01mm (HS 846029), sharpening (tool or cutter grinding) machines, numerically controlled (HS 846031), other sharpening (tool or cutter grinding) machines (HS 846039), deburring, polishing or otherwise finishing machines (HS 846090) and gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines (HS 846140) by commodity and country from 2001 - 2009.

China HVAC Equipment Manufacturing Market

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

(Next Update Date: March, 2011)

Includes China's exports and imports of radiators, heating, cast iron (HS 732211), radiators, heating, steel or iron (not cast) (HS 732219), solar collector, air heater, hot air distributor, and parts thereof (HS 732290), compressors used in refrigerating equipment (HS 841430), air compressors mounted on a wheeled chassis for towing (HS 841440), hoods, ventilating or recycling, incorporating a fan (HS 841460), other air pumps and air or gas compressors; other hoods (HS 841480), parts of air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors, fans & hoods (HS 841490), air conditioning machines, window or wall types, self-contained (HS 841510), refrigerating units, valves for reversal of the cooling/heat cycle (HS 841581), other air conditioning machines, incorporating a refrigerating unit (HS 841582), and air conditioning machines, not incorporating a refrigerating unit (HS 841583) by commodity and country from 2001 - 2009.

China Household Appliances Manufacturing Market Data

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

(Next Update Date: March, 2011)

Includes China's exports and imports of refrigerator and freezer combinations, fitted with separate external doors (HS 841810), refrigerators, household (HS 841821 – 29), freezers, chest type (HS 841830), freezers, upright type (HS 841840), liquid chilling units and equipment (HS 841869), parts of refrigerators, freezers and heat pumps (HS 841899), clothes dryers, centrifugal (HS 842112), dishwashing machines, household (HS 842211), dishwashing machines, commercial (HS 842219), washing machines, household or laundry type (HS 845019 – 20), and other ovens; cookers, cooking plates, boiling rings, grillers, roasters (HS 851660) by commodity and country from 2001 - 2009.

China Hydraulic Press Market Data

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

(Next Update Date: January, 2011)

Includes China's exports and imports of hydraulic presses (HS 846291) by commodity and country from 2001 - 2009.

China Import Regulation on Vertical Machining Centers

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:00:00 EST

(Next Update Date: Available Upon Request)

Summary of regulation on vertical machining center imports to China which went into effect on March 1, 2007.  Includes list of machines which are included in the regulation.  The key point is that State Owned Enterprises will not receive tax breaks (duty and VAT) if they import listed machines. 

China Importation Cost Comparison

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 09:34:00 EST

(Last Reviewed: February, 2009; Next Update Date: February, 2010)

Importation cost comparison for the Chinese market from East Coast, U.S. to Shanghai, China to customer.  Compares cost of U.S. product in U.S. to cost of U.S. product in China and Chinese product cost in China.  Includes transportation costs, taxes, and handling charges.

China Inspection and Fumigation of Goods

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

(Last Modified: March, 2006; Next Update Date: Available Upon Request)

Stipulations of inspection and fumigation of export goods into China for cargoes with wooden packing.

China Machine Tool Industry Statistics

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST

(Next Update Date: August, 2011)

Contains an overview of China machine tool production, imports, exports, and consumption from 1994 to 2009. Also includes production, imports, and exports by type of machine and trade by country.

China Manufacturing Technology Trade Magazines

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST

(Last Modified Date: August, 2009; Next Update Date: July, 2010)

Selection of prominent Chinese magazines most popular among industries targeted by AMT members.

China Market Data on Workholding Equipment

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

(Last Modified: January 30, 2008; Next Update Date: January, 2009)

Includes China imports and exports of workholding equipment by country.

China Motor Vehicle Engine Market Data

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:00:00 EST

(Next Update Date: January, 2011)

Includes China's exports and imports of other vehicles, spark-ignition engine of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 1,000 cc (HS 870321), other vehicles, spark-ignition engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,000 cc but not exceeding 1,500 cc (HS 870322), other vehicles, spark-ignition engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1,500 cc but not exceeding 3,000 cc (HS 870323), other vehicles, spark-ignition engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 3,000 cc (HS 870324) manufacturing by commodity and country from 2001 - 2009.

China Multi-Station Transfer Machines Market Data

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

(Next Update Date: As Needed/Requested)

Includes China's exports and imports of multi-station transfer machines for working metal (HS 845730) by commodity and country from 2001 - 2008.

China Power Generation Manufacturing Market Data

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:00:00 EST

(Next Update Date: February, 2011)

Includes China's exports and imports of nuclear reactors (HS 8401), steam generating boilers (HS 8402), central heat boilers (HS 8403), auxiliary plants for use with boilers (HS 8404), producer gas and acetylene gas generators (HS 8405), steam turbines and other vapor turbines (HS 8406), hydraulic turbines, water wheels and regulators (HS 8410) and turbojets, turbopropellers and other gas turbines (HS 8411) by commodity and country from 2001 - 2008.

China Salaries in Beijing

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:00:00 EST

(Last Modified: February 6, 2008; Next Update Date: Available Upon Request)

Report on annual salaries by position title in Beijing, China.

China Salaries in Guangzhou City

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:00:00 EST

(Last Modified: February 6, 2008; Next Update Date: Available Upon Request)

Report on annual salaries by position title in Guangzhou City, China.

China Salaries in Shanghai

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:00:00 EST

(Last Modified: February 6, 2008; Next Update Date: Available Upon Request)

Report on annual salaries by position title in Shanghai, China.

China Shipping & Relocations Firms

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

(Last Modified: February 22, 2008; Next Update Date: February, 2009)

Includes contact information for shipping and relocation firms in China.

China Tariffs by HS Code

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

Includes information on China's tariffs for importing manufacturing equipment by 6, 8, or 10-digit HS code.

China Testing & Measurement Market Data

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

(Next Update Date: As Needed/Requested)

Includes China's exports and  imports of test benches (HS 903120), profile projectors (HS 903130), optical instruments and appliances (HS 903149) and measuring and checking instruments, appliances and machines (HS 903180) by commodity and country from 2001 - 2007.

China Tooling Equipment Market Data

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST

(Next Update Date: February, 2011)

Includes China's exports and imports of tools for pressing, stamping or punching, and parts thereof (HS 820730), tools for tapping or threading, and parts thereof (HS 820740), tools for drilling, other than for rock drilling, and parts thereof (HS 820750), tools for boring or broaching, and parts thereof (HS 820760), tools for milling, and parts thereof (HS 820770), tools for turning (HS 820780), other interchangeable tools, and parts thereof (HS 820790) and knives & blades for machines & appliances for metal working, and parts thereof (HS 820810) by commodity and country from 2001 - 2009.

China Trade Agreements

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST

Listing of current trade agreements with China, including bilateral trade agreements and agreements in negotiation.

China Ultrasonic Welding Equipment Market Data

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

(Next Update Date: As Needed/Requested)

Includes China's exports and  imports of other welder, electric machines and apparatus for hot spraying of metals (HS 851580) by commodity and country from 2001 - 2008.

China Workholding Market Data

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:00:00 EST

(Next Update Date: January, 2011)

Includes China's exports and imports of workholding (HS 846620) by commodity and country from 2001 - 2009.

China's Economic Development and CIMT 2011 by CMTBA

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EST

Contains the current status of China's economy and machine tool industry, machine tool market demand by industry, and preparation for CIMT 2011.

China: Market Penetration Strategy Development and Review Session

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST

Designed to help AMT members develop or validate and invigorate their sales and marketing strategy for today's China.

China: Participant's Manual for the Shanghai Technology & Service Center (STC)

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 09:00:00 EST

(Last Modified: February, 2011; Next Update Date: Annually)

Contains a description of the services provided to members by the staff of the Shanghai Technology & Service Center, including examples of various forms and agreements.

China: Visitors to the U.S. Letter of Invitation

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST

All Chinese nationals wishing to visit the U.S. require a visa.  AMT provides members with advice to help obtain visas for Chinese employees and/or customers needing to travel to the U.S. for valid business purposes.

FAQ's: Doing Business in China

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST

Contains information for AMT Members who do business in China at any of AMT's offices in Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai or the Shanghai Tecnology Center.

Global Marketing & Sales: Key Countries Comparison

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:00:00 EST

(Created: August, 2008)

Contains a current comparison of in-country costs, agent and distributor rates, and economic indicators for Brazil, Russia, India, China, Mexico and Poland. Includes cost of office space, legal set up costs, costs of hiring managers, and corporate tax rates.

International Assistance - Selling Your Product Overseas

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

The U.S. Commercial Service can help you find potential overseas agents, distributors, sales representatives and business partners.

Resources & Government Agencies for Business in China

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST

Contains links to resources in China and the U.S. including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in China, U.S. Embassy in China, trade associations, U.S. State Department and Chinese State Administrations.

Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

(Next Update Date: As Requested)

Restriction of Use in certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive limits hazardous materials in equipment in the European Union, China, and United States(pending).

WEEE/RoHS - China and EU Comparison

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 08:27:00 EST

(Last Modified: March 25, 2008; Next Update Date: Available Upon Request)

Companies selling a broad range of electrical goods in China will need to conform to WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive) and RoHS (Restriction of Use in certain Hazardous Substances Directive).  China's restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment directive was implemented in March of 2007.  It is very similar to EU RoHS but has different qualifications for labeling, concentration, and other requirements.