Handan Haixun Fastener Co., Ltd. aligns with the latest foreign trade policy updates

Real-Time News for the Foreign Trade Industry

(Updated as of January 13, 2026; focusing on policies, market trends, fastener industry dynamics and logistics updates)

I. New Domestic Policy Regulations (Effective January 2026)

1. Export License Management for Steel Products
Effective January 1, export license management has been implemented for 300 HS code steel products, including billets, hot-rolled steel, cold-rolled steel and coated steel. Enterprises are required to apply for licenses with export contracts and quality inspection certificates, which has an impact on the export of upstream steel materials for fasteners.

2. Tariff Adjustment Plan Implemented
Starting January 1, a provisional import tax rate lower than the most-favored-nation rate has been applied to 935 commodities, covering key components and advanced materials, helping enterprises reduce costs. The revised Foreign Trade Law will come into force on March 1, institutionalizing the negative list for cross-border services trade, digital trade and green trade.

3. Export Controls on New Energy-Related Products
Export license management has been enforced for battery electric passenger vehicles (HS code 8703801090) since January 1, with enterprises required to complete approval procedures before export.

II. International Market Dynamics

1. Mexico Imposes Additional Tariffs
As of January 1, Mexico has raised tariffs on 1,463 commodities imported from countries without free trade agreements (including China), increasing rates from the original 0-20% to 10-50% (most at 35%). The move covers steel and auto parts, requiring fastener exporters to carefully calculate costs.

2. Brazil Adjusts Import Policies
Since January, import tariffs on Chinese-made battery electric vehicles and photovoltaic modules have been raised to 25%. For cross-border e-commerce parcels worth less than 50 US dollars, a unified levy of 20% import tariff plus 17% ICMS state tax is imposed, necessitating pricing restructuring for the Latin American market.

3. EU Maritime Carbon Tax Upgrade
Starting January 1, the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) has covered 100% of maritime emissions. Shipping companies such as Maersk have added surcharges, increasing the cost per container on Nordic routes by 70-110 euros. Under DDP terms, the risk of cost pass-through has risen significantly.

III. Fastener Industry Focus

1. Order Fragmentation Becomes the New Normal
In the first three quarters of 2025, China’s fastener export value reached approximately 8.9 billion US dollars, a year-on-year increase of 7%, with export volume growing by over 10%. Orders are characterized by small batches, multiple shipments and diversified markets, with a notable increase in orders from Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) partner countries.

2. Fluctuations in Raw Material Prices
In January, the price of 300-series stainless steel wire rods in Taiwan rose by up to NTD 5,000 per ton, leading to a 4-5% cost increase. Reduced nickel production in Indonesia has pushed the LME nickel price to 16,750 US dollars per ton, forcing enterprises to optimize cost and pricing strategies.

3. Foreign Trade Training for Yongnian Fastener Industry
On January 15, Yongnian, Hebei will host an overseas trade seminar focusing on qualification application, customs clearance tips and customer acquisition channels, helping local enterprises expand overseas markets.

IV. Foreign Trade Vitality & New Logistics Initiatives

1. Strong Start with Booming Orders
Foreign trade enterprises in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and other regions have seen a sharp surge in new customer inquiries, with order schedules extended. Existing customers are stocking up early to avoid supply disruptions during the Spring Festival holiday.

2. Effective Supply-Demand Matching
At the Wuxi “Silk Road Tour of Wuxi Products” matchmaking event on January 12, intended transactions reached 35 million US dollars within 3 hours, with over 600 matchmaking sessions held, focusing on emerging markets such as Indonesia, Vietnam and Brazil.

3. Logistics Route Upgrades
On January 5, the “Thailand Silk Road Express” route from Shanghai Port made its maiden voyage, reaching Laem Chabang in 7 days. On January 7, Ezhou Huahu Airport launched the “Ezhou-Athens” international cargo route, with an annual capacity of 20,000 tons and cross-border e-commerce goods accounting for 90% of the total shipment.