Apple warns Taiwanese suppliers to not use Made in Taiwan label ahead of new iPhone release to avoid issues with Chinese customs

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TAIPEI -- Apple has asked suppliers to ensure that shipments from Taiwan to China strictly comply with Chinese customs regulations after a recent visit by senior U.S. lawmaker Nancy Pelosi to Taipei stoked fears of rising trade barriers.

Apple told suppliers on Friday that China has started strictly enforcing a long-standing rule that Taiwanese-made parts and components must be labeled as being made either in "Taiwan, China" or "Chinese Taipei," sources familiar with the matter told Nikkei Asia, language that indicates the island is part of China.

The U.S. tech titan urged suppliers to treat the matter with urgency to avoid possible disruptions caused by goods and components being held for scrutiny, the people said.

The timing is sensitive for Apple, as its suppliers are preparing components that will go into its next iPhones and other new products set to launch this autumn.

Using the phrase "Made in Taiwan" on any import declaration forms, documents or cartons could cause shipments to be held and checked by Chinese customs, the sources added. Penalties for violating such a rule is a fine of up to 4,000 yuan ($592) or, in the worst-case scenario, the shipment being rejected, one of the sources said.

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Source: https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/S...iers-to-follow-China-rules-on-Taiwan-labeling

 

[nihilence]

Everyone is afraid to poke the bear.

 

[sfedai0]

What about the semi conductor parts and other goods that China imports themselves from Taiwan?

 

[Cupcake Knight]

What about the semi conductor parts and other goods that China imports themselves from Taiwan?

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It's a customs regulation so the same rules applies.
This is a non story.

 

[AlgusUnderdunk]

Change all of the labels so they now say, "Made in Taiwan, not China."

 

[brawndolicious]

Change all of the labels so they now say, "Made in Taiwan, not China."

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For maximum effect, they could print "Made in Taiwan, the REAL China"

 

[AlgusUnderdunk]

For maximum effect, they could print "Made in Taiwan, the REAL China"

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YES. "Made in Taiwan, not that other, FAKE China."

 

[EntelechyFuff]

Is this just odd timing or are these things only becoming more closely scrutinized due to the more volatile current climate?

Like, I'd assume Pelosi's trip would almost be an opportunity for a lot of these companies to back away from their CCP appeasement stances regarding Taiwan, but it sort of seems like they are doubling down. Not sure if that's just optics though.

 

[EMT0]

Should change it to 'You know where this was made'. Just to really fuck with the CCP and their need to control the narrative, especially since their own citizens have been doing similar on social media. Just really put the batsignal of compliant non-obedience on full blast to the masses once it hits the news. If China's gonna threaten violence, Taiwan can feed the CCP their own kindling

 

[ElNerdo]

Should change it to 'You know where this was made'. Just to really fuck with the CCP and their need to control the narrative, especially since their own citizens have been doing similar on social media. Just really put the batsignal of compliant non-obedience on full blast to the masses once it hits the news. If China's gonna threaten violence, Taiwan can feed the CCP their own kindling

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Just have "IYKYK" on the products.

 

[kmfdmpig]

Made where our leader is not a thin skinned Winnie the Pooh looking piece of shit.

 

[Xe4]

Isn't the workaround usually to refer to Taiwan as "Taipei", regardless of origin? I know that's how it works with embassies, not sure about products though.