China: GACC Issues Explanatory Letter on Decree 248

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   CH2021-0123

On September 29, 2021, the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC) transmitted a letter regarding Decree 248 to the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, China. This report contains an unofficial translation of the letter and contact points for inquiries regarding the decree. FAS China will provide information on the implementation of Decree 248 as it is received. The letter and its attachments were shared with USDA agencies, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.

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