China: GACC Announcement 277 - Regulation on Declaration Management of Import and Export Goods

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   CH2025-0069
On March 28, 2025, the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC) published Announcement 277 updating the Regulations on the Declaration Management of Import and Export Goods, which will take effect on May 1, 2025, replacing the previous version from 2003. The Regulations include several key changes related to customs clearance declaration procedures and operations, including electronic document submission, timelines for submissions, amended certificate requirements, etc. GACC claims the updates will improve efficiency and support compliance with customs procedures. This report includes an unofficial translation of the announcement which is for both agricultural and non-agricultural commodities.

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