Customs authorities in China are expected to begin accepting coking coal imports soon at most Chinese ports at the beginning of the new year.
Customs declarations are expected to begin again at most ports in north and south China, including the main coal import port of Jingtang.
Some ports used mainly by power utilities are allowing thermal coal imports to be declared. Waiting times for customs declarations to be completed should be around 15 days, a reduction from 30-40 days when restrictions were at their strictest.