Since the registration system of China import Food Enterprise Registration System was launched in November 2021, according to the priority of registration work, and according to the priority of registration work, the system has been completed to meet the requirements of GACC Decree No. 248 for all types of registration. At the same time, it has been continuously optimized and adjusted the categories of products to be registered and their HS code/CIQ code, and also provided operational guidelines and communication for system problems. At the same time, the product categories to be registered and their HS codes/CIQ codes have been constantly optimized and adjusted. It also provides operation guide and contact information for system problems. Foodmate shares the functional changes and important matters of China import Food Enterprise Registration System as follows.

1. Product categories are in dynamic change

Since November 2021, the data of product classification has undergone at least 5 adjustments, and as of March 23, 2022, the total data of product classification is 5340, during which there are deletions and new data. Now there are 19 categories of recommended for registration by the competent authorities in located country(region), with the supplementation of Frozen Fruit.

According to the system notes: If the HS/CIQ code of the corresponding product is not queried, it means that the product does not need to apply for foreign enterprise registration in the system at present. Therefore, enterprises also need to continue to pay attention to the adjustment of product categories.


2. The basic functional elements of the registration system are basically complete

So far, the system has included "first registration" and "change", "renewal" and "cancellation" basic registration functions. Change, renewal and cancellation operations are based on the approved registration, the corresponding filling/operation to modify/confirm the information and the submission of supporting documents.


3. about account authentication

The current four items are the system default, can not be modified, enterprises only need to fill in the "Reasons for submitting the application" and "Name of competent authority of the country (region)". Combined with the previous introduction of GACC in this area, "Account Certification" is for enterprises that produce both 19 categories and non-19 categories of products, such enterprises can use the account assigned by the competent authorities for the certification of all products, do not need to apply for a separate account for the registration of non-19 categories of products; but if enterprise have applied for an account before the competent authority assigned the account, then the newly applied account needs to be certified through this function.


4. Problem feedback

For any technical problems encountered in the process of using the registration system, the system prompts to feed back the relevant problems by email.

Email address: eport@chinaport.gov.cn

5. The relationship between the date of departure and the validity of business registration

GACC Notice No. 103 requires that the date of departure for January 1, 2022 and later products should mark the registration number; but in the actual import declaration process, there is another important thing to note: the date of departure of food to China should be within the validity of enterprise registration. In other words, the importer must make sure to arrange the shipment after the overseas enterprise of imported food obtained the registration number, otherwise, it is likely to be returned by the import declaration system.