China's General Administration of Customs (GACC) has temporarily exempted cross-border food retail imports from registration requirements until June 1, 2026, giving Canadian exporters a brief reprieve.
China's General Administration of Customs (GACC) announced a temporary exemption for cross-border food retail imports from registration requirements, effective immediately until June 1, 2026. This exemption applies to all food products entering China through cross-border e-commerce channels.
The exemption covers all food products sold via cross-border e-commerce platforms. Canadian exporters must still comply with all other existing import regulations, including labeling and safety standards. The exemption does not apply to bulk shipments or traditional import channels.
GACC will enforce full registration requirements for all food imports starting June 1, 2026. Exporters who fail to complete registration by this date will face shipment rejections at Chinese ports. The temporary exemption provides a 75-day window for compliance preparation.
Canadian food exporters must use this temporary exemption period to complete GACC registration. The process includes submitting product formulas, safety certifications, and manufacturing facility details. Delaying registration risks supply chain disruptions when enforcement begins.
Submit registration documents through GACC's official portal at http://english.customs.gov.cn. Do not wait until May – processing times may exceed three weeks. Exporters without Chinese-language staff should engage a local compliance agent immediately.
Canadian food exporters must complete GACC registration before June 1, 2026 to avoid shipment rejections. Start the process now at http://english.customs.gov.cn – processing takes three weeks. Delaying registration risks losing Chinese market access.
No. The temporary exemption only covers food products sold through cross-border e-commerce platforms, not traditional bulk imports.
Required documents include product formulas, safety certifications, and manufacturing facility details. All documents must be translated into Chinese.
No. Any shipments arriving after June 1, 2026 without completed registration will be rejected at Chinese ports.