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.
- 你们国家主要从中国进口什么？What does your country mainly import from China?
- 你自己做过进出口生意吗？Have you done import-export business yourself?
- 你的货被海关扣过吗？Have your goods ever been held by customs?
- 清关一般需要多长时间？How long does customs clearance usually take?
- 关税对你的生意影响大吗？Do tariffs affect your business much?
- 你们一般报离岸价还是到岸价？Do you usually quote FOB or CIF?
- 你们的产品需要什么认证？What certifications do your products need?
- 你觉得做外贸辛苦吗？Do you think foreign trade is hard work?
Learn the words first
The Import, export & customs word list has the 15 words you'll need for these answers, with pinyin and audio.