{"id":8132,"date":"2026-03-12T15:02:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:02:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qicaiying.cn\/?p=8132"},"modified":"2026-03-12T15:03:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:03:07","slug":"%e4%b8%89%e6%9c%88%e5%a4%96%e8%b4%b8%e6%96%b0%e8%a7%84%e9%a3%8e%e6%9a%b4%ef%bc%81%e9%9f%a9%e5%9b%bdkc%e8%ae%a4%e8%af%81%e5%a4%a7%e6%94%b9%e3%80%81%e7%be%8e%e5%9b%bd%e6%8a%a1%e8%b5%b7301%e5%a4%a7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qicaiying.cn\/en\/archives\/8132","title":{"rendered":"March foreign trade new regulations storm! South Korea KC certification overhaul, the United States swung the 301 stick, your goods still go out?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Foreign trade circle in March, never calm. South Korea's seven home appliance standards focused on updating, the U.S. 301 investigation baton swung again to 16 countries, Mexico ceramic tableware anti-dumping preliminary rulings settled, the EU RAPEX system weekly notification of seven Chinese products in violation of the ...... this round of new regulations storm, came a little more violent than in previous years.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

If you are doing the Korean market, you may have felt the pressure of KC certification audit tightening; if you do Europe and the United States, the probability is staring at the direction of the U.S. 301 investigation; even if you do niche markets, Mexico, Turkey, the EU countries anti-dumping investigations, but also at any time your order may be stuck in customs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March is never a month for intensive foreign trade policy adjustments. But March 2026 is extraordinarily ferocious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, we will sort out the most important new foreign trade regulations this month - South Korea KC certification in the end changed what? Who will be affected by the U.S. 301 investigation? Mexico, the European Union and what new action? More importantly, how to deal with your products?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I. Korea KC certification: seven standard updates, smart product review upgrades<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Korean market for Chinese sellers, has always been a typical representative of \"high threshold, thick profits\". KC certification is the hardest brick on this threshold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Centralized updating of seven appliance standards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In January 2026, the Korea Advanced Institute of Technology and Standards (KATS) issued a notification through the WTO to revise seven technical standards for household and similar electrical appliances.<\/a>. This is not a minor repair, but involvesVacuum cleaners, heating panels, room heaters, massage appliances, double-ended fluorescent lamps, self-ballasted compact fluorescent lamps, lamp controls<\/strong>The full standard upgrade of the<\/a>The<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These new standards are harmonized with the relevant standards of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), mainly modifying test methods, clarifying test conditions, and adding normative references and definitions of terms.<\/a>. Simply put.The test requirements are more stringent, the test methods are more detailed, and the technical capabilities of enterprises are more demanding<\/strong>The<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Updated safety standards for battery chargers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On February 5, KATS issued Bulletin No. 2026-23 updating the safety standard KC 60335-2-29, \"Safety of Electrical Appliances for Household and Similar Purposes-Part 2-29: Special Requirements for Battery Chargers.<\/a>.. The current standards will continue to apply until February 5, 2027, which means that exporters have a transition period of more than a year, but theIt is recommended that certification upgrades be completed as early as possible to avoid delays in the cycle due to bunching of applications<\/strong><\/a>The<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Significant strengthening of cross-border e-commerce product spot checks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If updating standards is a \"shot in the dark\", then regulatory sampling is a \"shot in the dark\".2026 In South Korea, the number of sampling inspections on overseas direct purchases and cross-border platforms has increased significantly, with a focus on checking three types of goods:No KC certification, irregular labeling, inconsistency between actual products and certified samples<\/strong><\/a>The<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once the problem is detected, the platform will force the shelves to be taken down, and the customs will also strengthen the control of the same subject goods. Sellers on Coupang, Gmarket and other platforms should check the certification status and labeling specifications of their products.<\/a>The<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Upgraded requirements for certification of smart connected products<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

AIoT products such as smart cameras, connected sockets and smart lighting have been included in the more stringent certification scope from 2025. In addition to safety and EMC tests, additionalNetwork Security Testing<\/strong>Assess data encryption, anti-attack, vulnerability handling capabilities<\/a>. This also means that the certification cycle will be extended by one to two weeks accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, some electronic products are also required to provide information on their carbon footprints in order to comply with Korea's low carbon policy.<\/a>The<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Practical guidance for businesses<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the face of the series of changes in KC certification, companies can follow the following steps to stabilize the certification<\/a>::<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Accurate categorization of products<\/strong>. Determine whether the product is powered, wireless, or networked, and quickly determine which of the safety, EMC, RF, and network safety items need to be done to avoid doing more or less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: Prioritize the use of CB reports to KC certification<\/strong>The products with valid CB reports can be directly converted. Products that already have a valid CB report can be converted directly, significantly reducing repetitive testing, shortening cycle time and lowering costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3: Create a long-term compliance file<\/strong>. Keep information on component procurement, production inspection, certification changes, annual review, etc. for at least three years to respond to official spot checks at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 4: Allow time for rectification<\/strong>.. About 4-6 weeks for ordinary home appliances, 2-4 weeks for low-risk wireless products, and 6-8 weeks for smart connected products. In practice about 30% of products will need to be rectified due to substandard testing, so be sure to set aside a 1-3 week buffer in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Second, the U.S. 301 investigation restarted: 16 countries were included, the tariff stick swung again<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If KC certification is a technical barrier, then the U.S. 301 investigation is a naked trade war tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Scope of the investigation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On March 11, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative announced the launch of two new 301 investigations into the\"Structural overcapacity\" and \"forced labor\" in 16 major trading partners<\/strong><\/a>The<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Countries and regions included in the overcapacity survey include:China, EU, India, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, Singapore, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Switzerland, Norway<\/strong><\/a>The<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Investigative focus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

U.S. Trade Representative Greer said the investigation will focus on theAutomotive industry<\/strong>of overcapacity, especially in China's electric vehicle industry<\/a>The notice of inquiry specifically mentions that BYD is \"aggressively expanding\" its overseas manufacturing footprint, despite the fact that China's electric vehicle production capacity far exceeds domestic demand. The notice of inquiry specifically mentions that while China's EV production capacity has far exceeded domestic demand, BYD is still \"aggressively expanding\" its overseas manufacturing footprint, with plants in Uzbekistan, Thailand, Brazil, Hungary and Turkey.<\/a>The<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Timetable<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Public comment submissions are due April 15, and the hearing is tentatively scheduled for around May 5<\/a>.. Greer said he hopes to complete the investigation and come up with a solution before the temporary tariffs expire in July<\/a>The<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Impact on exporters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This means thatAutomobiles and components, steel, aluminum, semiconductors<\/strong>and other industries will face a new round of tariff threats. If your products belong to these areas and are exported to the U.S., be sure to pay close attention to the progress of the investigation and make supply chain adjustments and customer communications in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Third, multi-country anti-dumping investigation intensive landing<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In March, a number of countries on China's anti-dumping investigation intensive card, involving ceramics, steel, fireworks and other categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Mexico's preliminary ruling on the re-investigation of anti-dumping on Chinese ceramic tableware<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recently, the Mexican Ministry of Economy issued a public announcement on the origin of China's ceramic tableware to make anti-dumping reinvestigation of the affirmative preliminary ruling<\/a>The preliminary finding was that the products in question were dumped and caused substantial injury to the Mexican domestic industry. Having made a preliminary finding that the products in question were dumped and had caused substantial injury to the Mexican domestic industry.Setting a minimum price of $2.58\/kg<\/strong>.. Differential anti-dumping duties will be levied on imports of the product in question whose price is below the de minimis price<\/a>The<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The products in question relate to TIGIE tariff numbers 6911.10.01, 6912.00.03 and 6912.00.99.<\/a>. The announcement came into effect on the day following its publication and the measure is valid for four months<\/a>The<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. United States preliminary anti-dumping rulings on multinational steel bars<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On March 10, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced its preliminary ruling on imports of steel rebar from Egypt, Bulgaria, and Vietnam<\/a>. The anti-dumping margins were 52.81 TP3T for Bulgaria, 34.21 TP3T for Egypt (52.731 TP3T for some producers), and 130.771 TP3T for most of Vietnam (121.971 TP3T for some producers).<\/a>. Commerce Expects Final Ruling by May 20<\/a>The<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With respect to Algeria, in the absence of a response from all interested parties, the United States determined that its weighted average anti-dumping margin was 127.321 TP3T<\/a>The<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. EU RAPEX notified 7 Chinese products in a week<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On March 4, the European Commission's Rapid Alert System for Non-Food Products (RAPEX) issued a one-week notification that Chinese products accounted for seven of the<\/a>::<\/p>\n\n\n\n