China Customs Valuation:Software Exempted; E-Content and IP Royalties Still at Risk

The new Measures notably improves protection for computer software importers and supply chains by confirming that customs import duty will not be levied on most data-processing software.

8 minute readSeptember 02, 2006 at 12:58 AM
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New China Customs measures confirm that the dutiable value of imported goods excludes the value of data-processing software, but includes the value of other electronic content along with copyrights, trademarks, technology and distribution rights - even if payable through royalties.

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