Breaking Barriers: How China’s Heat-Shrink Film Industry Can Overcome U.S. Tariffs Through Tech & Green Innovation

Facing steep U.S. tariffs (up to 145%), China’s POF,Crosslink film exporters must shift from low-cost manufacturing to technology-driven and sustainability-focused strategies to stay competitive. Here’s how:

1. Tech Exports Over Product Exports Instead of shipping finished goods, Chinese companies can license proprietary machinery and production know-how to partners in tariff-exempt regions like Southeast Asia or Mexico.
2. Green Certification as a Competitive Edge With global brands prioritizing eco-friendly packaging, Chinese firms can leverage bio-based PLA films ， recyclable POF solutions and Crosslink film ultra solutions certified under EU REACH or U.S. FDA standards.

3. RCEP: A Supply Chain Workaround By relocating part of production to ASEAN (e.g., sourcing Malaysian petrochemicals and processing in Thailand), exporters can utilize RCEP’s tariff advantages for U.S.-bound shipments.

The Bottom Line Tariffs are a trade barrier, but not an insurmountable one. By pivoting to high-tech partnerships and ESG-compliant solutions, China’s heat-shrink film industry can turn pressure into long-term global leverage. As the MOFA stated: “China doesn’t want a trade war, but isn’t afraid of one”—this resilience must extend to strategic reinvention.