Footwear Exports Face Challenges, Customs Officers Suggestions

According to customs data, 600 million pairs of shoes exported from Dongguan in 2007 decreased by 1.6% compared with 06 years, while the value of exports was 2 billion 240 million US dollars, up 16.9% from the same period last year.

This decline shows that Dongguan's economic and social pformation strategy is playing a significant role.

But for some people, 08 years, the shoe manufacturers in our city will face many factors such as the export tax rebate reduction, the rising cost of shoemaking and the frequent occurrence of anti-dumping trade barriers.

The responsible person said that importing countries' self industrial protection is also an important factor affecting the export of footwear enterprises in our city. These countries will increase import tariffs and increase anti-dumping duties, which will affect the competitiveness of our footwear industry in the international market.

In view of the current plight of enterprises, customs officials suggest that one aspect should improve their brand.

The second aspect is to increase the technological content of the industry.

Customs officers also reminded shoe companies to focus on the relevant findings of the EU so as to adjust their strategies in time.