Compliance Playbooks

Compliance Playbooks are structured decision frameworks designed to help companies evaluate regulatory feasibility, structural risk, and entry decisions before entering the China market.

Each playbook focuses on a specific regulatory domain.

1. How to choose the right playbook

Each playbook corresponds to a different type of regulatory decision:

• If your primary question is tax exposure, duty relief, or exemptions → start with the Import Tax & Duty Playbook.
• If you are deciding between CBEC and general trade → use the CBEC Compliance Playbook.
• If your decision depends on product category requirements → use the relevant Product Compliance Playbook.

2. Import & transaction structure

2.1 China Import Tax & Duty Decision Playbook

Best for

Foreign manufacturers, China importers, finance teams, and advisors assessing import tax exposure, duty relief, or exemption eligibility.

Decisions covered

• Whether your imports may qualify for duty relief or exemption under public rules
• Whether tax should be paid, deferred, guaranteed, or reassessed before shipment
• Where tax risk is structural rather than procedural

What you get

A decision-oriented framework covering taxation logic, exemption pathways, post-clearance risk, and supervision obligations — with public-rule reference and optional Second Opinion support.

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2.2 China Cross-Border E-commerce (CBEC) Compliance Playbook

Best for

Cross-border sellers and foreign brands considering CBEC (9610 / 1210) as a China entry path.

Decisions covered

• Whether CBEC is appropriate for your product and business objectives
• Which CBEC model (9610 vs 1210) aligns with your scale and risk tolerance
• When CBEC should be treated as a temporary solution rather than a strategy

What you get

A structured CBEC decision framework, entry-path comparison, compliance risk mapping, and transition logic — based strictly on publicly available rules.

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3. Product category entry

3.1 Food Import Compliance Playbook

Best for

Foreign packaged food brands, functional food companies, and businesses testing China demand.

Decisions covered

• Whether your food product is legally eligible for import into China
• Which entry path (CBEC vs general trade) is viable for your product
• What conditions must be met before labeling, testing, and filing make sense

What you get

A practical food import decision framework covering eligibility, entry-path selection, core compliance requirements, and common regulatory risks.

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3.2 Infant Formula & Dairy Products Market Entry Playbook

Best for

Dairy and infant formula brands evaluating China market entry feasibility and regulatory exposure.

Decisions covered

• Whether your dairy or formula product can legally enter the China market
• How infant formula and general dairy products are regulated differently
• What regulatory conditions must be satisfied before proceeding

What you get

A focused market-entry decision guide addressing product eligibility, regulatory positioning, and high-risk constraints specific to infant formula and dairy products.

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3.3 Cosmetics Market Entry Playbook

Best for

Skincare, beauty, and functional cosmetics brands assessing China entry options.

Decisions covered

• Whether your product is classified as a cosmetic under China rules
• Whether CBEC or general trade is the lower-risk entry path
• Where ingredient, labeling, and claims risks typically arise

What you get

A cosmetics-specific decision framework covering classification logic, entry-path selection, compliance boundaries, and enforcement-sensitive risk areas.

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3.4 Pet Food Import Compliance Playbook

Best for

Pet food and pet treat brands evaluating China import feasibility and compliance exposure.

Decisions covered

• Whether your product qualifies as “pet food” under China supervision
• Whether market access, not logistics, is the primary barrier
• Which entry path is viable given ingredient and labeling constraints

What you get

A pet food–specific decision framework addressing product classification, market access conditions, entry-path selection, and typical regulatory failure points.

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3.5 Medical Device Import Compliance Playbook

Best for

Medical device manufacturers and distributors considering China market entry.

Decisions covered

• Whether your product qualifies as a medical device under China rules
• What class (I / II / III) your device is likely to fall into
• Whether filing, registration, or market entry is feasible at all

What you get

A structured medical device decision framework covering classification logic, regulatory burden assessment, entry feasibility, and compliance risk boundaries.

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4. What these playbooks do NOT cover

These playbooks do not provide step-by-step execution instructions, local filing services, or guarantees of approval.

They are designed to clarify feasibility, risk, and assumptions — not to replace professional execution or regulatory responsibility.

5. When to move beyond playbooks

If your situation involves conflicting interpretations, incomplete public guidance, or material commercial risk, a playbook may not be sufficient.

In such cases, a Second Opinion Review or Private Consultation may be more appropriate.