Chinese customs authorities are inspecting every container entering the country at certain ports, causing longer shipping times. And some observers say the enforcement efforts could also be driving down recovered paper prices.
The enforcement campaign, dubbed National Sword 2017, began in February and has been framed with a particular focus on plastics and scrap electronics. Last month, PetroChem Wire reported PET bale import demand from China was down from February and attributed it to the Chinese crackdown.
But in its recent release, The Recycling Association noted the increased inspections “will also be checking the level of non-fiber impurities and excessive moisture in bales of paper.” The campaign shows the importance of quality in paper exports, the organization said.
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