Due to concerns over terrorism during the upcoming Olympics China has been severely restricting certain imports and will continue to do so until the end of September. Some products are being stopped at the border and not being allowed entrance into China until October.

Here’s what being restricted:

1. Liquids in small packages- not being allowed into China at all.

2. Hazardous materials- very restricted and many not being allowed into China.

3. Small packages- being severely scrutinized by Customs, with many not being allowed into China.

It appears that the normal, cargo-sized shipments of non-hazardous liquids don’t seem to be affected.

We recommend to all companies shipping any products into China check with both your importer and your freight forwarder regarding enhanced restrictions before shipping.

If you have any questions, please contact the Trade Center at (603) 334-6074.

Administered by the New Hampshire Division of Economic Development’s Office of International Commerce, the ITRC plans, develops and administers programs for international trade promotion and foreign market development. For more information about the ITRC, call (603) 334-6074, or visit our website at www.exportnh.org .