Details Regarding China Pre-Notification Requirements

Details Regarding China Pre-Notification Requirements

With great attention and resources directed toward the H1N1 flu situation and associated travel and trade issues, there has been a delay in getting confirmation of the changes to the pre-notification requirements for shipments to the People’s Republic of China.  While the regulations should be updated soon in the online FSIS Library of Export Requirements, USMEF feels it is helpful to provide unofficial information now.  If any portion of these requirements changes when the official notification is issued, USMEF will issue a further update.

Beginning May 1, 2009, U.S. exporters were to begin practicing some specific changes to the shipment pre-notification system for China.  Chinese officials have indicated that while this regulation has gone into effect for shipments with a bill of lading dated on or after May 1, 2009, hard-line enforcement will begin for shipments with a bill of lading dated on or after June 1, 2009.  After June 1, 2009, shipments not in compliance will be subject to destruction or rejection.

Exporters are advised of the following:

1. For every shipment:
   1. A signed /scanned copy of the FSIS Form 9295-1 must be included as an attachment OR
   2. The following information must be provided in the body of the e-mail:

                       i.      Export certificate number

                       ii.      Date of issuance

                      iii.      Product name

                      iv.      Product quantity

                       v.      Establishment number

                       vi.      Name of exporter

                      vii.      Consignee

                      viii.      Seal number on container

1. The subject line of the e-mail should read “U.S. Export Certificates,” but may also include the export certificate number if exporters want to include this information.
2. The e-mail should be directed to h_cert@ciq.org.cn with a copy to h_cert@yahoo.com.cn and importexport@fsis.usda.gov
3. The e-mail notification must arrive prior to the arrival of the shipment in China.
4. Exporters may send multiple documents in one message
5. We are still working on how to address in-lieu-of certificates and will provide that information as soon as it is available.   Until clarification can be provided, exporters are advised to send the information associated with the replacement certificates utilizing the same process as described above.

In order to ensure that the system will work, Chinese officials have indicated there will be no enforcement for shipments with a bill of lading prior to June 1, 2009. Exporters are advised to notify USMEF/USAPEEC of any problems or delays with this system so they can be communicated and addressed prior to the enforcement date.

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The U.S. Meat Export Federation (www.USMEF.org) is the trade association responsible for developing international markets for the U.S. red meat industry and is funded by USDA, exporting companies, and the beef, pork, corn and soybean checkoff programs.

Details Regarding China Pre-Notification Requirements

With great attention and resources directed toward the H1N1 flu situation and associated travel and trade issues, there has been a delay in getting confirmation of the changes to the pre-notification requirements for shipments to the People’s Republic of China.  While the regulations should be updated soon in the online FSIS Library of Export Requirements, USMEF feels it is helpful to provide unofficial information now.  If any portion of these requirements changes when the official notification is issued, USMEF will issue a further update.

Beginning May 1, 2009, U.S. exporters were to begin practicing some specific changes to the shipment pre-notification system for China.  Chinese officials have indicated that while this regulation has gone into effect for shipments with a bill of lading dated on or after May 1, 2009, hard-line enforcement will begin for shipments with a bill of lading dated on or after June 1, 2009.  After June 1, 2009, shipments not in compliance will be subject to destruction or rejection.

Exporters are advised of the following:

1. For every shipment:
   1. A signed /scanned copy of the FSIS Form 9295-1 must be included as an attachment OR
   2. The following information must be provided in the body of the e-mail:

                       i.      Export certificate number

                       ii.      Date of issuance

                      iii.      Product name

                      iv.      Product quantity

                       v.      Establishment number

                       vi.      Name of exporter

                      vii.      Consignee

                      viii.      Seal number on container

1. The subject line of the e-mail should read “U.S. Export Certificates,” but may also include the export certificate number if exporters want to include this information.
2. The e-mail should be directed to h_cert@ciq.org.cn with a copy to h_cert@yahoo.com.cn and importexport@fsis.usda.gov
3. The e-mail notification must arrive prior to the arrival of the shipment in China.
4. Exporters may send multiple documents in one message
5. We are still working on how to address in-lieu-of certificates and will provide that information as soon as it is available.   Until clarification can be provided, exporters are advised to send the information associated with the replacement certificates utilizing the same process as described above.

In order to ensure that the system will work, Chinese officials have indicated there will be no enforcement for shipments with a bill of lading prior to June 1, 2009. Exporters are advised to notify USMEF/USAPEEC of any problems or delays with this system so they can be communicated and addressed prior to the enforcement date.

# # #

The U.S. Meat Export Federation (www.USMEF.org) is the trade association responsible for developing international markets for the U.S. red meat industry and is funded by USDA, exporting companies, and the beef, pork, corn and soybean checkoff programs.