China: Decree 248 Product List Update - April 2023

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The General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC) recently updated the list of products subject to Decree 248 and has not notified these changes to trade partners. Between February 27, 2023, and April 19, 2023, it added 18 products. The changes affect dairy products, fruit and vegetable juice, and fruit products. Before shipping, exporters should verify that their production or cold storage facilities have completed GACC's registration process. The updated list is attached to this report.

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