China: Safeguard Investigation on Imported Beef

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   CH2024-0179
On December 27, the People's Republic of China (PRC) Ministry of Commerce Trade Remedy Investigation Bureau announced a safeguard investigation on global beef imports following a petition by the China Animal Agriculture Association (CAAA) and nine provincial animal agriculture associations. The investigation covers fresh, chilled, and frozen beef products classified under specific HTS codes, valued at $14.2 billion in 2023. Interested parties have 20 days from the date of publication to register or comment. This report provides unofficial translations of the initiation announcement and safeguard investigation application attachments.

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