Hong Kong Electronics (Autumn Edition)

We have made more than 100 new contacts with retailers, wholesalers and gift buyers not only from Hong Kong but also from Europe, Japan, Korea, Mainland China and the US. A Japanese buyer has decided to buy 500 sets of Qoolmate, reflecting that this new product has huge market potential.

Buyer

Germany

Timo Köbele

Chief Product Officer (IT)

Pearl Gmbh

I have decided to visit the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) because I always need to find new and unique products to attract consumers. I have found 5-10 potential suppliers of smart home solutions and power stations ….

Buyer

Brazil

Andre de Souza

Director of Operations

Guelcos

I have found 10 potential suppliers of headphones, weight scales, Bluetooth speakers and pet house warmers/coolers. I am very interested in the Startup zone because it gives me a good opportunity to see innovative products that will be sold in the market in future.

MARKET NEWS

UK Announces Delay for Compulsory Use of the UKCA Marking: CE Marking to Be Recognised Until End-2024

On 14 November 2022, the UK Government announced that it is extending the continued recognition of the CE marking to all businesses selling their products on the Great Britain (GB) market. Such recognition will remain until the end of 2024.

Proposed Tariff Classification Change Would Exempt Wireless Headphones from Section 301 Tariffs

A proposal currently under consideration would reclassify certain wireless stereo headphone sets featuring Bluetooth technology as headphones under HTSUS 8518.30.20 rather than as wired/wireless communication apparatus under HTSUS 8517.62.0050. While the regular MFN duty rate for this product would remain unchanged at zero, if this change is finalised the product would no longer be subject to existing Section 301 tariffs on imports from mainland China.

Update on Recent Energy Efficiency Rulemakings

The DOE has adopted or is considering separate rulemakings affecting direct expansion-dedicated outdoor air systems, automatic commercial ice makers and consumer furnace fans.

Even More Stringent U.S. Export Controls on Mainland China and Hong Kong Could Be on the Way

A senior U.S. official said recently that the United States anticipates imposing additional controls on exports to mainland China and Hong Kong and is working to convince other countries to follow its lead.

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