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The NVOCC operating licence/guarantee regime was cancelled in 2019. Current practice uses business filing (generally within 15 days after commencement) while freight-rate filing requirements remain separately applicable. Do not re-impose the former RMB800,000 guarantee/deposit as a current qualification condition.
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