In April 2011, the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China announced anti-dumping duties on non-displacement single-mode optical fibers (used, for example, for long-distance telephony and multichannel television broadcasting systems) (HS code: 9001.1000) imported from the EU and the U.S. This measure was reviewed and extended in April 2017 and, subsequently in April 2022. The rate of duty on imports originating from the European Union ranges from 12.9% to 29.1%, depending on the company. The rate of duty on imports originating from the United States ranges from 33.3% to 78.2%, depending on the company.

In April 2011, the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China announced anti-dumping duties on non-displacement single-mode optical fibers (used, for example, for long-distance telephony and multichannel television broadcasting systems) (HS code: 9001.1000) imported from India. This measure was reviewed and extended in August 2020. The rate of duty is between 7.4% and 30.6%, depending on the company.

In January 2005, the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China announced anti-dumping duties on non-displacement single-mode optical fibers (used, for example, for long-distance telephony and multichannel television broadcasting systems) (HS code: 9001.1000) imported from Japan and South Korea. This measure was reviewed and extended in January 2011 and, subsequently, in January 2017 and January 2022. The rate of duty imposed on imports originating in Japan is 46%, while for imports originating in South Korea ranges from 7.9% to 46% depending on the company.

China is a signatory of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Information Technology Agreement (ITA) of 1996 and its 2015 expansion (ITA II).

In April 2007, the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China announced anti-dumping duties on electrolytic capacitor paper (HS 480511, 480591) imported from Japan. This measure was revised and extended in April 2013 and then in April 2019. The rate of duty imposed ranges from 15% to 40.83%, depending on the company.

Sudan has not adopted national legislation based on or influenced by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law on Electronic Commerce.

Sudan has not adopted national legislation based on or influenced by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law on Electronic Signatures.

Sudan has not signed the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts.

Sudan lacks a comprehensive framework for consumer protection that applies to online transactions.

It is reported that the de minimis threshold, that is the minimum value of goods below which customs do not charge duties, is USD 100. This is below the 200 USD threshold recommended by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).

Communication devices must comply with radio communications standards and specifications in terms of frequency bands and transmission power. It must meet the electromagnetic conditions and the health and environmental safety conditions. All communications-related devices and equipment are examined and matched to ensure their conformity with the specifications. The Authority is responsible for enforcing inspection procedures for all communications devices imported into Sudan and their compliance with the approved technical specifications. After conducting the examination and conformity process for the devices, the certificates received from the internationally competent laboratory are verified.

According to Art. 9 of the Press and Publications Act 2009, the National Council on Press and Publications (NCPP) issues practical approvals for several media companies, including advertising agencies. It is reported that the cost of issuing the licence is 400,000 pounds (approx. USD 900).

According to Art. 9 of the Press and Publications Act 2009, the National Council on Press and Publications (NCPP) issues practical approvals for press companies, institutions, presses, publishers, distributors, service centres and advertising agencies.
For newspapers and other forms of press-related publications to be duly published, the following requirements must be met:
- Obtain a permit from the NCPP upon payment of the fees provided for in the Regulations (Art. 21.a);
- Authorisations/licences may be renewed on an annual basis upon payment of the fees provided for in the Regulations (Art. 21.b).
It is reported that the cost of issuing the licence for each media service and news sites is 400,000 pounds (approx. USD 900).

It is reported that the Cybercrime Act has been used to block access to online news websites. In September 2022, it was ordered the blockage of the website of the Al-Sudani newspaper.