Food Exporter Register

Overseas food exporters are required to submit application registration on GACC starting from January 01, 2022.

According to GACC Decree 249, All overseas food exporters are required to submit their company information online with the Bureau of Import and Export Food Safety of GACC, General Administration of Customs China to application for a registration number.
This requirement comes into force with effect from January 01, 2022 and annually renewal in GACC, to ensure the long-term validity of the registration number.

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FOOD REGISTER APPLICATION

The Notice implies that any exporter / agent shall submit a filing application to GACC before they food export to CHINA. exporters shall fill and submit the application form of Food Exporter through the registration filing management system. Information, such as the exporter name, country, area, address, contact name, telephone, food category, etc. needs to be submitted. After submitting the application, the exporter will obtain a registration number by the GACC, so can based on the registration number to declare food products at China Customs.


Food Categories

Meat and meat products, Dairy Products, Aquatic products and seafood, Birds Nest Products, Soft drinks and drinking water, Sugar and sugar products, Finely processed food, Processed flavorings of plant origin, Other plant origin food, Canned foods, Different types of Alcoholic beverage and Wine and whiskey etc, Pastry biscuits and crackers, Candied (preserved) fruits, Different tea, Other processed foods, Bird nest products, bee products, eggs and egg products, edible oils and fats, oilseeds, stuffed wheaten products, edible grains, crops products (including Soybeans, Corns, Potatoes etc), milled grain industry products and malt, fresh and dehydrated vegetables, dried beans, condiments, nuts and seeds, dried fruits, Coffee beans, cocoa beans and products thereof (including chocolate), foods for special dietary purposes, and health foods (excluding medicines).

Correct Application Process

GACC will keep a file of applications of exporters who have submitted complete filing information. A list of filed exporters with their names and countries / regions shall be generated by the GACC registration management system and made public on GACC website.

List of documents provided by the Food exporter:

  1. Government issued company business name certificate
  2. Applicant Statement of Compliance
  3. Application Form

  • Note: GACC strongly recommends that applicant register directly and do not leave this application process to their importer or distributor. Importers require your registration number to complete China customs clearance. Should you change your distributor, or have multiple distributors, they may be reluctant to share your registration number and authorization password if circumstances change. The authorization password will be the only credential when you enter the GACC system to go through customs clearance procedures in China.

The China customs management system currently only available application form in Mandarin. For the overseas enterprise does not have a branch in China, to help foreign food exporters companies who wish to register themselves, GACC registration department has prepared an English version of the application form, including detailed instructions and guidance for each application step. To start a registration process, please click on the below Application Now.

Food Exporter Registration

( H.S Code Category: GACC-E * Registration valid 5 years * Application Fee $ 480 * Process time 10-20 days )

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GACC Food Exporter Register?
Overseas food exporters are required to submit application registration on GACC starting from January 01, 2022.

What is the GACC Decree 249?
According to GACC Decree 249, all overseas food exporters are required to submit their company information online with the Bureau of Import and Export Food Safety of GACC, General Administration of Customs China, to apply for a registration number.

Who needs GACC registration for exporting food to China?
All overseas food exporters and manufacturers must obtain GACC registration before exporting products to China.

What is the correct way to apply for GACC?
The GACC registration department has prepared an English version of the application form, including detailed instructions and guidance for each application step.

What is the application timeline and cost for exporters?
GACC registration is valid for 5 years. The application fee is $480. The application process usually takes 10 to 20 days.

What documents are required for the application?
The documents provided by the food exporter include a Government-issued company business name certificate, Applicant Statement of Compliance, and Application Form.

Can I obtain a registration certificate?
Yes. Once the application is approved, the GACC registration department will issue an exporter registration certificate to the applicant.

If the exporter’s application is not approved, can the application fee be refunded?
Yes. If the exporter’s application cannot be approved by China Customs, the GACC registration department will refund the application fee in full to the applicant.

How can I check the status of my application?
To better manage your application and receive important updates, please create your GACC account at: GACC account.
If you already have a GACC account, please log in regularly to check your application status and notices.

June 20, 2026 – Update


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