Import, export & customs in Chinese: conversation questions

A language island is a set of answers you prepare in advance to the questions people really ask you, then repeat until they come out automatically. Here are 8 everyday questions about import, export & customs in Mandarin Chinese. Write your answers in English, get a natural Chinese translation from an AI chat, and practise them with audio.

  1. 你们国家主要从中国进口什么?What does your country mainly import from China?
  2. 你自己做过进出口生意吗?Have you done import-export business yourself?
  3. 你的货被海关扣过吗?Have your goods ever been held by customs?
  4. 清关一般需要多长时间?How long does customs clearance usually take?
  5. 关税对你的生意影响大吗?Do tariffs affect your business much?
  6. 你们一般报离岸价还是到岸价?Do you usually quote FOB or CIF?
  7. 你们的产品需要什么认证?What certifications do your products need?
  8. 你觉得做外贸辛苦吗?Do you think foreign trade is hard work?

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