Manufacturer registration application
Overseas food processing plant and manufacturers required to submit application registration on GACC start from January 01, 2022.
Overseas food processing plant and manufacturers required to submit application registration on GACC start from January 01, 2022.
According to GACC Decree 248 Overseas food manufacturer and processing plant registration, All Overseas food producers 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.

The Notice implies that any manufacturer / processing plant shall submit a filing application to GACC before they food export to CHINA. manufacturer / processing plant shall fill and submit the application form of Food Export through the registration filing management system. Information, such as the manufacturer / processing plant name, country, area, address, contact name, telephone, food category, etc… needs to be submitted. After submitting the application, the manufacturer / processing plant will obtain a registration number by the China Customs, so can based on the registration number to declare goods at China Customs.
Soft drinks and drinking wate, Sugar and sugar products, Finely processed food, Processed flavorings of plant origin, Other plant origin food, Canned foods, Different types Alcoholic beverage and Wine and whiskey etc, Pastry biscuits and crackers, Candied (preserved) Cigarette and cigar, Different tea, Other processed foods, Bird nest products, bee products, eggs and egg products, edible oils and fats, oilseeds, stuffed wheaten products, edible grains, milled grain industry products and malt, fresh and dehydrated, fresh vegetable Fruit or frozen fruit, 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).
GACC will keep a file of applications of manufacturer / processing plant who have submitted complete filing information. A list of filed manufacturer and processing plant with their names and countries / regions shall be generated by the registration management system and made public on GACC website. The advantage of the Decree 248 registration number is that once it is approved by GACC, The qualified products of the manufacturer will be preferentially purchased and entered into the purchase list of importers in China.
List of documents provided by the Food manufacturer:
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 overseas food manufacturer and processing plant companies who wish to register themselves, GACC Register 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**.
As usual GACC members will be given priority for approval at China Customs.
( H.S Code Category: GACC-I and GACC-II * Registration valid 5 years * Application Fee $2,200 * Application time 2-3 months )
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What is the GACC Manufacturer Register?
Overseas food processing plants and manufacturers are required to submit application registration on GACC starting from January 01, 2022.
What is the GACC Decree 248?
GACC Decree 248 requires any establishment involved in the production, manufacture, or storage of a food product intended for import into China to be registered in the GACC system. The responsibility for GACC registration sits with the establishment. Establishments undertake a commercial decision to trade with China and must manage their GACC registration as an importing country requirement for this market.
Who needs GACC registration for exporting food to China?
All overseas food 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 manufacturer?
GACC registration is valid for 5 years. The application fee is $2,200. The application process usually takes 2 to 3 months.
What documents are required for the application?
Can I obtain a registration certificate?
Yes, once the application is approved, the GACC registration department will issue a GACC registration certificate to the applicant.
How do I pay the application fee to GACC?
Applicants can pay the application fee to the GACC registration department after their application is approved.
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
Ms. Susei
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