China: GACC Expands Facility Registration Requirements to New Commodities

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   CH2024-0138
The General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC) Department of Animal and Plant Quarantine (DAPQ) has expanded the list of commodities that require export facility registration. This report is targeted at U.S.-based production, processing and storage facilities that export products in Table 1 of this report to the People’s Republic of China (PRC). These facilities are encouraged to contact FASChinaDAPQRegistrations@usda.gov with questions or follow the guidance in this report to support trade facilitation. GACC DAPQ has requested the facility registration information by November 30, 2024.

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