On June 24, 2024, the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) issued Announcement No. 72 of 2024, announcing that with immediate effect, the importation of Malaysian fresh durian that meets the relevant requirements is permitted.

The orchards and packing plants of durian exported to China must be examined and filed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security of Malaysia (hereinafter referred to as the Malaysian 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 for accurate traceability in case the exported goods do not comply with the provisions of this announcement. Before the export season each year, the Ma shall provide the Chinese side with a list of enterprises, which will be published on the website of the General Administration of Customs of China after the Chinese side approves the registration.

At the same time, the announcement also lists in detail the relevant requirements to be met for importation, including packaging requirements, phytosanitary certificate requirements and so on.

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For the original announcement, please refer to: http://www.customs.gov.cn/customs/302249/2480148/5953340/index.html