China: Decree 248 Product List Update

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   CH2023-0002

The General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC) recently updated the list of products subject to Decree 248. Between November 7, 2022, and January 4, 2023, it added 19 products and removed 15. The changes affect tea, spices, milled wheat, and animal fats. Before shipping, exporters should verify that their production or cold storage facilities have completed GACC's registration process. The updated list is attached to this report.

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