On April 29, 2024, the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) issued Announcement No. 47 of 2024, announcing that from now on, German fresh apples that meet the relevant requirements will be allowed to be imported.

Apple orchards, packaging plants and cold treatment facilities exported to China shall be reviewed and filed with the German Plant Protection Organization (hereinafter referred to as the German side) and approved for registration by the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as the Chinese side). The registration information includes name, address and registration number, so as to accurately trace the origin of the exported goods when they do not meet the relevant regulations. Before the annual export season, the German side shall provide the Chinese side with an updated list of registered orchards, packaging plants and cold treatment facilities, which shall be published on the website of the GACC after approval by the Chinese side.

At the same time, the announcement also detailed the relevant requirements for imports, including packaging requirements, quarantine treatment requirements, etc.

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See the original announcement:

http://www.customs.gov.cn/customs/302249/2480148/5851085/index.html