The 3 main GACC registration types include: 1 GACC-2 registration of overseas exporter
(11 digits
registration number ); 2. GACC-1 registration of overseas producer (18 digits
registration number ) ; 3. GACC-5 product listing of imported food (13 digits HS-CIQ
code);
Moreover, if the list of products exported to China involves
multiple food categories, the overseas production enterprises
need to apply for separate GACC registration number for each
food category;
Before exporting to China, many kinds of goods need to apply for Pre-market Approval from the Chinese Government Agency.
These Pre-market Approval process usually need a few weeks, months, or even years, So you need to arrange in advance before shipping.
Otherwise, without such Approval, even if the goods have arrived at the China Customs, they will not be cleared normally, and the goods will be detained in the port till get such approval, or even be returned, causing you huge losses.
Since Aug 1, 2018, China Customs has used new 13-digits
HS code for Customs Declaration;
If use incorrect HS codes for China Customs declaration,
will resulting in the Customs Clearance failed, Cause additional
Clearance time, more storage costs, substantial fines ,
administrative penalties, even face Civil or Criminal
charges;
