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Natural plant spices(Seasonings)

Refer to natural plant products such as plant fruits, seeds, flowers, roots, stems, leaves, skins or whole plants, which can be used directly with the functions of fragrant, flavoring and seasoning.

Star anise, piper longum L., clove, round cardamom, allspice, crocus sativus L., dried mint leaves, pepper, fenugreek seeds, Chinese prickly ash, aniseed, turmeric, cumin seed, dried chilli, basil seed (formally known as bijih selisih and basil fruit), rosemary, marjoram (origanum majorana L.), lemon grass, oregano leaves (including oregano leaf powder), celery seeds, nutmeg, cinnamon and cinnamon flower, ginger, salvia, vanilla, lemon balm, myrcia, vanilla beans, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, salvia, caraway seeds, frangipani, etc., thyme leaf powder, allspice powder, crocus powder, dried mint leaf powder, fenugreek seed powder, seed powder of Chinese prickly ash, turmeric (powder), ground mustard, curry powder, chili powder, basil powder, rosemary leaf powder, dried marjoram powder, oregano leaf powder, celery seeds, dill weed powder, vanilla powder, bay leaf powder, salvia powder, ground star anise, ground cloves, ground cardamom, ground pepper, ground aniseed, ground ginger, ground cumin seeds, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon and cinnamon flowers, ground vanilla beans, ground fennel seeds, ground coriander seeds, ground caraway seeds, etc.

Special reminder for the registration process

1. Not applicable to the registration management system of overseas manufacturers of imported food (cifer), and different from other imported food registration process.

2. Apply according to the new documents requirements and submission method.

3. Accepted by the new management department of GACC, different categories are reviewed by different experts in the department.

It is recommended to communicate with us for confirmation before registering in order to get the correct guidelines; we remind you that if there is a discrepancy between the information on the internet and our description, our information must prevail!

The Chinese national standards and regulations that is required to comply with include but are not limited to:

1. National Standard for Food Safety Food Additive Use Standard GB 2760-2014

2. National Food Safety Standard Limitation of Mycotoxins in Food GB 2761-2017

3. National Food Safety Standard Limits of Contaminants in Food GB 2762-2017

4. National Food Safety Standard Maximum Residue Limits of Pesticides in Food GB 2763-2021

5. National Food Safety Standard: Hygienic Standard for Drinking Water GB 5749-2006

6. National Standard for Food Safety General Rules for Labeling of Prepackaged Foods GB 7718-2011

7. National Food Safety Standard Food Nutrition Enhancer Use Standard GB 14880-2012

8. National Food Safety Standard General Hygienic Specification for Food Production GB 14881-2013

9. Hygienic standard for irradiated dried spice GB 14891.4

10. Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) System General Requirements for Food Manufacturers GB/T 27341
(If you need to obtain the English version of the above regulations or technical standards, or the official language version of your country, feel free to contact us)

Regulatory Measures of China Customs:

1. The exported products shall be granted with approval for Chinese market access and incorporated into the List of types of seasonings approved for import and list of exporting countries (region);

2.Overseas manufacturing enterprises shall register with China Customs and obtain registration number in China;

3.Record-keeping for overseas exporters;

4. Record-keeping for Chinese importers;

Solutions for meeting the regulatory requirements of China Customs:

1. Approval for Chinese market access of the exported goods shall be obtained;

Solutions: The intended exporter (exporting region) shall file a written application to the General Customs Administration for export of fresh vegetables, dehydrated vegetables, seasonings and dried beans to China. The General Customs Administration will, in accordance with the general principles of Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures issued by WTO and depending on the conditions of plant pests and food safety in the exporter’s country(region), decide whether or not to go through the approval procedures. Once the approval procedure is started, the intended exporter (exporting region) will be sent a questionnaire and the General Customs Administration will convene an expert panel to conduct a risk assessment of the official responses and relevant technical information provided by the intended exporter(exporting region) for issuance of the assessment report. If necessary, the intended exporter (exporting region) may be suggested during the assessment to agree on on-the-spot or confirmatory investigation conducted by the expert panel to confirm the authenticity or consistency of relevant information and practices. Based on the assessment results, both parties shall negotiate about the requirements for inspection and quarantine of the products exported to China and finalize them until a consensus is reached (including conclusion of the inspection and quarantine protocols, memorandums, or release of the issued inspection and quarantine requirements), agree on the content and format of the quarantine permit for the plant products exported to China and incorporate them into the Product Variety of Fresh Vegetables, Seasonings and Other Plant Products Permitted for Import and List of the Exporting Countries(Regions);

2.Overseas manufacturing enterprises shall register with China Customs and obtain registration number in China;

Solutions: The overseas manufacturing enterprises shall register with China Customs through the competent authority (not cifer system) and they will finally be shown to be incorporated into the List of Registered Overseas Enterprise Permitted for Import of Seasonings.

3.Record-keeping for overseas exporters;

Solutions: The overseas exporters shall submit their applications through the "Internet & Customs" record-keeping system for importers and exporters of imported foods.

4. Record-keeping for Chinese importers;

Solutions: The Chinese importers shall submit their applications through the "Internet & Customs" record-keeping system for importers and exporters of imported foods.

Information required for customs declaration:

1. Certificate of origin;

2. Official sanitary certificate of manufacturing country/Certificate of Free Sale;

3. Plant Quarantine Permit;

4.Contract, invoice, packing list and bill of lading;

5. Quarantine Permit for Imported Animals and Plants;

6. The original label sample of the pre-packed product for import, the Chinese translation of original label and the sample of the Chinese label; t

7. Other supporting information or declaration elements;

The imported plant spices with the following HS codes are controlled by Decree No. 248:

HS codes	Product name	CIQ codes	Inspection and quarantine name	Product Category
0712909990	Other dried vegetables and mixed vegetables	134	Dried other vegetables and mixed vegetables (whole, diced, sliced, broken or powdered, but not further processed) (dill powder)	seasoning
0712909990	Other dried vegetables and mixed vegetables	133	Dried other vegetables and mixed vegetables (whole, diced, sliced, broken or powdered, but not further processed) (sweet marjoram)	seasoning
0904110010	Bibo	102	Bibo (seasoning)	seasoning
0904110090	Unground pepper	102	Unground pepper (except Bi dial) (seasoning)	seasoning
0904120000	Ground pepper	102	Ground pepper (seasoning)	seasoning
0904210000	Dried and unground chili	102	Dried and unground chili (dried chili)	seasoning
0904220000	Ground chili	999	Ground chili	seasoning
0905100000	Unground Vanilla Beans	999	Unground Vanilla Beans	seasoning
0905200000	Ground vanilla beans	999	Ground vanilla beans	seasoning
0906110000	Unground Ceylon Cinnamon	999	Unground Ceylon Cinnamon	seasoning
0906190000	Other unground cinnamon and cinnamon flower	102	Other unground cinnamon and cinnamon flower (seasoning)	seasoning
0906200000	Ground cinnamon and cinnamon flower	102	Ground cinnamon and cinnamon flower (seasoning)	seasoning
0906200000	Ground cinnamon and cinnamon flower	103	Ground cinnamon and cinnamon flower (seasoning (Jade cassia))	seasoning
0907100000	Unground cloves (female cloves, male cloves and cloves stalks)	102	Unground cloves (female cloves, male cloves and clove stalks) (seasoning)	seasoning
0907200000	Ground cloves (female cloves, male cloves and cloves stalks)	102	Ground cloves (female cloves, male cloves and clove stalks) (seasoning)	seasoning
0908110000	Unground nutmeg	102	Unground nutmeg (seasoning)	seasoning
0908120000	Ground nutmeg	102	Ground nutmeg (seasoning)	seasoning
0908210000	Unground nutmeg coat	999	Unground nutmeg coat	seasoning
0908220000	Ground nutmeg coat	999	Ground nutmeg coat	seasoning
0908310000	Unground cardamom	102	Unground cardamom (seasoning)	seasoning
0908320000	Ground cardamom	102	Ground cardamom (seasoning)	seasoning
0909210000	Unground Coriander Seeds	999	Unground Coriander Seeds	seasoning
0909220000	Ground coriander seeds	999	Ground coriander seeds	seasoning
0909310000	Unground cumin seeds	999	Unground cumin seeds	seasoning
0909320000	Ground cumin seeds	999	Ground cumin seeds	seasoning
0909611000	Unground star anise	102	Unground star anise (seasoning)	seasoning
0909619010	Unground cumin seeds;unground juniper berries	102	Unground cumin seeds; unground juniper berries (seasoning)	seasoning
0909619090	Unground fennel seeds; unground wormwood	102	Unground Anise Seed; Unground Artemisia vulgaris (Artemisia vulgaris)	seasoning
0909621000	Ground star anise	102	Ground star anise (seasoning)	seasoning
0909629010	Ground cumin seeds;ground juniper berries	102	Ground cumin seeds; ground juniper berries (seasoning)	seasoning
0909629090	Ground anise; ground wormwood	102	Ground anise; ground wormwood (Page wormwood)	seasoning
0910110000	Unground ginger	103	Unground ginger (seasoning)	seasoning
0910120000	Ground ginger	102	Ground ginger (seasoning)	seasoning
0910200000	Saffron	102	Saffron (Saffron) (Seasoning)	seasoning
0910300000	turmeric	103	Turmeric (seasoning)	seasoning
0910910000	Mixed seasoning spice	102	Mix seasoning spices (the mixture described in Note 1 (2) of this chapter) (Curry powder)	seasoning
0910910000	Mixed seasoning spice	999	Mix seasoning spices (the mixture described in Note 1 (2) of this chapter) (others)	seasoning
0910910000	Mixed seasoning spice	101	Mix seasoning spices (the mixture described in Note 1 (2) of this chapter) (Five Spices)	seasoning
0910990000	Other flavoring spices	120	Other flavoring spices (Marjoram)	seasoning
0910990000	Other flavoring spices	121	Other seasoning spices (rosemary)	seasoning
0910990000	Other flavoring spices	122	Other seasoning spices (Germany leaves)	seasoning
0910990000	Other flavoring spices	118	Other seasoning spices (Zhongxiangzi)	seasoning
0910990000	Other flavoring spices	117	Other seasoning spices (laurel)	seasoning
0910990000	Other flavoring spices	116	Other seasoning spices (oregano leaf, oregano leaf powder)	seasoning
0910990000	Other flavoring spices	115	Other seasoning spices (fenugreek seeds)	seasoning
0910990000	Other flavoring spices	114	Other seasoning spices (celery seeds)	seasoning
0910990000	Other flavoring spices	113	Other seasoning spices (dill seed powder)	seasoning
0910990000	Other flavoring spices	112	Other seasoning spices (Basil powder)	seasoning
0910990000	Other flavoring spices	123	Other flavoring spices (grass fruit)	seasoning
0910990000	Other flavoring spices	110	Other seasoning spices (mustard powder)	seasoning
0910990000	Other flavoring spices	109	Other seasoning spices (Chinese pepper)	seasoning
0910990000	Other flavoring spices	108	Other seasoning spices (vanilla)	seasoning
0910990000	Other flavoring spices	107	Other flavoring spices (dried mint leaves)	seasoning
0910990000	Other flavoring spices	106	Other seasoning spices (thyme leaves, thyme leaf powder)	seasoning
0910990000	Other flavoring spices	104	Other seasoning spices (Long Song)	seasoning
0910990000	Other flavoring spices	103	Other seasoning spices (Oregon)	seasoning
0910990000	Other flavoring spices	102	Other seasoning spices (seasoning)	seasoning
0910990000	Other flavoring spices	111	Other flavoring spices (Allspice)	seasoning
1211905091	Other endangered plants mainly used as spices	101	Other endangered plants mainly used as spices (including certain parts thereof, whether or not cut, crushed or ground into powder) (Spices)	seasoning
1211905091	Other endangered plants mainly used as spices	102	Other endangered plants mainly used as spices (including certain parts thereof, whether or not cut, crushed or ground into powder) (other seasonings)	seasoning
1211905099	Other plants mainly used as spices	112	Other plants mainly used as spices (including certain parts thereof, whether or not cut, crushed or ground into powder) (other seasonings)	seasoning
1211905099	Other plants mainly used as spices	119	Other plants mainly used as spices (including certain parts thereof, whether or not cut, crushed or ground into powder) (rosemary)	seasoning
1211905099	Other plants mainly used as spices	114	Other plants mainly used as spices (including certain parts thereof, whether or not cut, crushed or ground into powder) (Basil powder)	seasoning
1211905099	Other plants mainly used as spices	115	Other plants mainly used as spices (including certain parts thereof, whether or not cut, crushed or ground into powder) (geran leaves)	seasoning
1211905099	Other plants mainly used as spices	116	Other plants mainly used as spices (including certain parts thereof, whether or not cut, crushed or ground into powder) (oregano leaves (including oregano leaf powder))	seasoning
1211905099	Other plants mainly used as spices	117	Other plants mainly used as spices (including certain parts thereof, whether or not cut, crushed or ground into powder) (Yangsu leaves)	seasoning
1211905099	Other plants mainly used as spices	118	Other plants mainly used as spices (including certain parts thereof, whether or not cut, crushed or ground into powder) (wild marjoram)	seasoning
1211905099	Other plants mainly used as spices	111	Other plants mainly used as spices (including certain parts thereof, whether or not cut, crushed or ground into powder) (Spices)	seasoning
1211905099	Other plants mainly used as spices	101	Other plants mainly used as spices (including certain parts thereof, whether or not cut, crushed or ground into powder) (dill seeds)	seasoning
1211905099	Other plants mainly used as spices	113	Other plants mainly used as spices (including certain parts thereof, whether or not cut, crushed or ground into powder) (dried mint leaves)	seasoning
2103300000	Mustard powder and its condiments	998	Mustard powder and its condiments (other condiments not listed)	seasoning
2103300000	Mustard powder and its condiments	999	Mustard powder and its condiments (spice)	seasoning

GACC HS code for imported plant spices(Download)

1. Is the registration completed in the registration management system of overseas manufacturers of imported food (cifer) still valid?

A: The registration status is still valid.

2. Is the newly obtained registration status updated in ciferquery?

A: No, it will not be updated; it will be posted on a new page and updated through an Excel sheet (including the list of companies already registered in ciferquery).

3. Will the applications that have been submitted through the registration management system of imported food overseas manufacturers (cifer) be affected?

A: For applications that have been accepted by GACC, the Food Bureau will continue to complete the review, and subsequently the Food Bureau will slowly take away the content published in this category in ciferquery.

4. Do exporters or shippers need to record?
A: Yes, the exporter of the trade contract or shipper of BL has to do ire (Original AQSIQ) record. After recording will get an 11-digit record number, the record does not issue certificate nor validity limit. It should be noted that this record is very easy, we are obliged to help applicant record free of charge. Watch out for fraudulent websites.
(In China's administrative reform, AQSIQ no longer exist)

It is recommended to communicate with us for confirmation before registration in order to get the correct guidelines and not to be misled by other network information or deceived by fraudulent websites pretending to be official.

The remedy here is a self-definition or appellation of the institution for the following business conditions, and does not mean that the official expression and is not related to any other third-party and economic remedy.

GACC Access Remedy

According to GACC Decree No. 248 from January 1 2022, overseas manufacturers of imported food will be admitted in accordance with new policies, regulations and procedures. We provide all-round consultation and analysis. After adjustment and verification, the enterprises meet China's food production safety and hygiene standards, product pesticide and veterinary drug residues and other laws and regulations, but also according to the country (region) and product, free assistance to check the conformity assessment and give non-binding and pragmatic market access feasibility suggestions for reference.

Agent Remedy

The original agent caused unacceptable losses due to lack of technical level and experience; the original agent voluntarily canceled the entrustment or lost contact, resulting in application interruption and economic losses. According to the specific situation, we can continue to register and application service or give free reference suggestions.

Data remedy

In October 2021, GACC arranged to open a "green channel" for registration of 18 categories of food for one month. Some overseas competent authorities submitted incomplete or confusing enterprise elements, such as the address of the enterprise, the country name as the business license number, and the type of product as Names of people, etc., so that the corresponding overseas producers are still unable to use valid GACC codes to assist in customs declaration. Our agency has reasonably relieved many cases.

Remedy for overseas competent authority's administrative account

Due to the different organizational structure and supervision system of each country, some countries cannot effectively transmit the new GACC regulations and practical guidelines, some are completely unaware of the new GACC regulations, and some have heard of them but they do not know how to obtain the management account granted by GACC and which ones in their own countries. The institution should obtain a management account and conduct classified management; for this reason, our institution will participate in the assistance of embassy personnel when necessary through email, telephone, video conference, etc., fully publicize and implement the essentials of the laws and regulations, understand and discuss the country's governance and supervision system, and successfully implement remedy for multiple cases. Provide in-depth explanations on the use of training and operation guidelines for the management terminal of overseas competent authorities, so that they can fully understand the positive significance of the human-friendly architecture GACC Cifer system as a supporting measure for GACC Decree No.248. more+

Training, translating and Consultants

When there is no knowledge or understanding of China's regulatory system, food safety laws and regulations, and access procedures, we can provide paid training translation services to enterprises, so that enterprises can fully understand China's regulatory system, laws and regulations, and can complete the work independently. Enterprise access registration and product labeling compliance work, or become the annual partner of regulatory consulting and product compliance. The team is well established, familiar with the evolution of all regulations, rich in technical reserves, smooth in multilingual communication, convenient in handling affairs, mastering key points of compliance, and understanding of trade customs clearance and quarantine matters. The appointment of consultants is not an open business, and the invitation system is adopted. After evaluation and analysis, those who meet the conditions will be actively invited by our institution. more+

Customs Clearance reject and early warning remedy

Misjudgment caused by enterprise qualification problems, product technology non-compliance, label non-compliance or self-perceived compliance or misclassification in the process of food trade. Sanctions such as return request of shipments, suspension of imports, and revocation of qualifications caused by triggering risk warnings. We can try to assist producer and companies in product compliance, corporate rectification, training, re-certification, re-communication and other measures to promote the process of removing sanctions.

The Chinese national standards and regulations that plant spices should comply with include but are not limited to:
1. National Standard for Food Safety Food Additive Use Standard GB 2760-2014

2. National Food Safety Standard Limitation of Mycotoxins in Food GB 2761-2017

3. National Food Safety Standard Limits of Contaminants in Food GB 2762-2017

4. National Food Safety Standard Maximum Residue Limits of Pesticides in Food GB 2763-2021

5. National Standard for Food Safety General Rules for Labeling of Prepackaged Foods GB 7718-2011

6. National Food Safety Standard Food Nutrition Enhancer Use Standard GB 14880-2012

7. Hygienic standard for irradiated dried spice GB 14891.4
(If you need to obtain the English version of the above regulations or technical standards, or the official language version of your country, feel free to contact us)

List of registered enterprises:

List of registered enterprises for Egypt seasonings

List of registered enterprises for Austrian seasonings

List of registered enterprises of Australian seasonings

List of registered enterprises of Brazilian seasonings

List of registered enterprises of Polish seasonings

List of registered enterprises of German seasonings

List of registered enterprises of Russian seasonings

List of registered enterprises of France seasonings

List of registered enterprises of Georgian seasonings

List of registered enterprises of Korean seasonings

List of registered enterprises of Canada seasonings

List of registered enterprises of Cambodia seasonings