Maritime Legal Update – October 2013

1. General Administration of Customs Releases Announcement on Issues Concerning Customs Implementation of the Catalogue of Advantageous Industries for Foreign Investment in Central and Western Regions (Revised in 2013)

The Catalogue of Advantageous Industries for Foreign Investment in Central and Western Regions (Revised in 2013) (the "Catalogue") came into effect on June 10, 2013. In respect of relevant issues concerning customs implementation, the General Administration of Customs released the Announcement on Issues Concerning Customs Implementation of the Catalogue of Advantageous Industries for Foreign Investment in Central and Western Regions (Revised in 2013) (the "Announcement").