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China — Customs Guide

Asia — PRC Customs Territory

The General Administration of Customs (GACC) oversees the world’s largest trade volumes. Registration requirements (e.g., GACC food-facility registration) and inspection regimes are strict.

Customs unionIndependent (RCEP preferences)
Tariff systemPRC Import & Export Tariff
CurrencyRenminbi (CNY)
Official languageMandarin Chinese

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Customs Authority

General Administration of Customs of China (GACC / 海关总署)Official national customs administration
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Customs Directorates & Field Offices

Shanghai Customs DistrictShenzhen Customs DistrictNingbo Customs DistrictQingdao Customs DistrictGuangzhou Customs District

Customs Legislation & Tariff

Customs Law of the People’s Republic of ChinaCore customs statute
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Import & Export Tariff RegulationsDuty rules and tariff schedule
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GACC Decrees 248/249 (food registration)Registration of overseas food producers
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Major Ports & Border Gates

ShanghaiNingbo–ZhoushanShenzhenQingdaoGuangzhouShanghai Pudong Airport

Common Problems Handled in China

GACC registration issuesInspection & quarantine holdsClassification disputesExport licensing

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