Compliance-Based Trade Facilitation A Key Element for Business Success in & with China
March 20, 2012.

China was Singapore’s second largest trading partner in 2011 with total trade amounting to over S$ 101 billion, more than 33% increase over last 3 years while trade with U.S. decreased by 2.2% in 2011. Since 2009, the value of exports exceeds imports for Singapore’s trade with China. All these changes make trading with China an imperative for many businesses based in Singapore.

The event facilitated the trade compliance efforts of Singaporean economic operators when doing business with China. More than 100 participants attended the program.

Syllabus

Module 1: China Significance

• China - Singapore Trade
• China and Trade Enforcement

Module 2: Export Control in China

• The Structure and Players
• The Rules of the Game
• Scope of Export Controls
• Potential Applications

Module 3: Export Control vs. Trade Control

• A Different Kind of “Catch-All”
• Zoom-in on the Iceberg
• Select China Trade Control Lists
• Characteristics

Module 4: Implementation of Trade Control

• Business Status Registration
• Application for Export License
• Customs Declaration & Clearance
• Export Procedures Flowchart

Module 5: Facilitating Compliance Efforts

• Sizeable Compliance Efforts
• Export Control E-Platform
• License Application Platform
• China Electronic Port

Module 6: Conclusions

• Summary Points
• Practical Suggestions