Importing Brazilian frozen meat to China

Before importing Brazilian frozen meat into China, confirm the species and product are covered by current market access and that the supplying establishment is approved. Check the current GACC registration, applicable bilateral conditions and any temporary restrictions with the importer. Decree 280 replaced Decree 248 on June 1, 2026. Confirm the current registration route and product scope through CIFER.

Content reviewed 2026-09-18 · Brazil Prime Foods Export. Confirm current product and plant eligibility with the linked authorities before contracting.

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Competent authorities

GACC
Customs authority, overseas manufacturer registration (Decree 280), import inspection
CIFER
China Import Food Enterprises Registration online portal
SAMR
Standards and labelling enforcement for retail-packaged food

Ports of entry

Shanghai (Yangshan / Waigaoqiao) (CNSHA)
Confirm reefer service, inspection facilities and entry eligibility with your freight forwarder.
Ningbo-Zhoushan (CNNGB)
Confirm reefer service, inspection facilities and entry eligibility with your freight forwarder.
Qingdao (CNTAO)
Confirm reefer service, inspection facilities and entry eligibility with your freight forwarder.

Documentation to confirm

•Commercial invoice and packing list
•Bill of Lading
•Official health / veterinary certificate in the destination-approved format
•Origin documentation when required by the destination
•Importer registration, pre-notification and additional certificates applicable to the product
•Current establishment registration and product-specific documents required by GACC

Shipment timing

Production and documentationConfirmed in quote
Vessel departure and ocean transitCarrier schedule
Import inspection and clearanceDestination-dependent

Tariffs & taxes

Ask your customs broker to confirm the current tariff, taxes, quotas and any additional trade measures using the exact HS code, origin and entry date. A general meat category is not enough to calculate landed cost.

Product-specific notes

Chicken, beef and pork
Approval is species-, product- and establishment-specific. Confirm current registration, labelling, certificate format and any additional conditions before contracting.

References

Sourcing Brazilian frozen meat for China

Buyers importing into China source Brazilian frozen chicken, beef and pork, with strong demand for chicken paws and feet, beef forequarter and manufacturing cuts, and pork. The defining requirement is establishment registration with the General Administration of Customs of China, which Chinese buyers commonly ask for before quoting.

What to specify in your enquiry

Product and exact cut, with grade or calibration where it applies
Quantity in metric tonnes or number of containers
Packing format and carton net weight
Destination port and required Incoterm
Certifications your destination requires
Target shipment window

What to verify for this destination

That the supplying establishment is registered with GACC under Decree 280, which replaced Decree 248 on 1 June 2026, and verify it in the CIFER register of registered overseas producers
That the registration covers the specific product you are buying
Current trade access for that product, since suspensions tied to animal health events can apply nationally or on a regionalised basis
Labelling and packaging marking requirements for the destination
That renewal is tracked, because meat and meat products are excluded from Decree 280 automatic renewal and require a renewal application

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Destination questions

Frequently asked questions about importing to China

What is GACC registration and which decree applies now?

Foreign establishments exporting food to China must be registered with the General Administration of Customs of China. Decree 280 took effect on 1 June 2026 and replaced Decree 248. Registration is handled through the CIFER system, which is the only official channel and charges no fee.

Does a GACC registration renew automatically?

Not for meat. Registrations run for five years and many categories renew automatically, but meat and meat products are excluded from automatic renewal and require a renewal application. The application window is 3 to 12 months before expiry, so confirm your supplier's renewal position.

Which Chinese ports receive Brazilian frozen meat?

Shanghai, Yangshan and Waigaoqiao (CNSHA), Ningbo-Zhoushan (CNNGB) and Qingdao (CNTAO). Confirm reefer service, inspection facilities and entry eligibility with your freight forwarder.

Does registration cover every product from that establishment?

No. Approval is species, product and establishment specific. Confirm that the registration covers the exact product you are buying, along with labelling, certificate format and any additional conditions, before contracting.

What can suspend access to the Chinese market?

Trade access can be suspended at short notice following animal health events, applied either nationally or on a regionalised basis depending on the bilateral arrangement. Confirm current access for your product before contracting and build contractual flexibility for it.

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