Challenge
China’s General Administration of Customs updated gold import declaration codes mid-process, requiring revised commercial invoices, updated assay certificates with Chinese translation, and new origin verification stamps. Most suppliers faced 10–14 day delays; the buyer needed delivery in 8 days.
Solution
China’s General Administration of Customs updated gold import declaration codes mid-process, requiring revised commercial invoices, updated assay certificates with Chinese translation, and new origin verification stamps. Most suppliers faced 10–14 day delays; the buyer needed delivery in 8 days.

