Mysterious Chinese Imports from Africa?

From China in Africa: The Real Story Tue Apr 15 2014, 16:52:00

What is Africa exporting to China? A reader asked me: why are 26% of African exports to China reported as "unspecified"? This HS 98 "Special Classification Provisions, Not elsewhere specified" category has grown hugely over the past few years. I've pasted the trade data below (all in millions). In 2007, this category was about 1% of total imports. By 2013, it's up to 25%. What is in this category? Readers' insights welcome.

CHINESE IMPORTS FROM AFRICA

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