China: Safeguard Investigation on Imported Beef

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   CH2024-0179
On December 27, the People's Republic of China (PRC) Ministry of Commerce Trade Remedy Investigation Bureau announced a safeguard investigation on global beef imports following a petition by the China Animal Agriculture Association (CAAA) and nine provincial animal agriculture associations. The investigation covers fresh, chilled, and frozen beef products classified under specific HTS codes, valued at $14.2 billion in 2023. Interested parties have 20 days from the date of publication to register or comment. This report provides unofficial translations of the initiation announcement and safeguard investigation application attachments.

Related Reports

Attaché Report (GAIN)

Spain: Spain Seafood Report 2025

Spain is one of the world’s largest markets for fish and seafood. In 2024, it was the fourth largest importer of fish and seafood in the world - after much larger countries like the United States, China, and Japan.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a new directive for “Phytosanitary requirements for the importation and domestic movement of grapevine material for propagation or decorative use as fresh cut vines”.
Attaché Report (GAIN)

Senegal: FAIRS Export Certificate Report Annual

This report provides information on export certificates and other certification/accreditation required for imported food and agriculture products, including live animals. There is no update for 2024.