In recent days, the Ministry of trade and industry of Columbia issued a decree that the 4 month import quota permit temporary management measures for Chinese footwear products under the 26 tariff rules will be implemented on August 31, 2008. The total quota will be set at 4 times the average monthly import value in 2006 and 2007, and on this basis, it will float 11.1%.

The government of Columbia will initiate a survey of general safeguards in the course of implementation of the measures. The decree will take effect 15 days after the date of promulgation. The measures stipulated by the decree will not affect the actual shipment of the same products that have been exported to Columbia, and are in the bonded area before the date of its entry into force.

The inspection and Quarantine Department reminded the relevant enterprises that in order to ensure smooth export, we should keep abreast of the specific content of the policy and the application method of the import license, and effectively communicate and consult with the importers in Columbia to seek the most scientific trade strategy.