Chinese imports of textiles from neighboring North Korea fell sharply in December, Beijing’s customs figures show, as a UN resolution passed on September 11 last year took hold.

UN Resolution 2375 prohibits countries from importing textiles, fabrics, and clothes produced in the DPRK, but allowed member states 90 days to wrap up preexisting contracts with the grace period expiring on December 11.

Beijing indicated it was aware of the trade deadline when it reported its sanctions implementation progress to the UN late last year.

“Import procedures for such products (including cargoes for which customs declarations had